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Wen Liu Receives the Silver A' Design Award for Zui San Qiu Baijiu Packaging in Packaging Design
Wen Liu recognized for packaging design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category for Zui San Qiu Baijiu Packaging by Wen Liu, designed for Shenzhen Oracle Creative Design Co.,Ltd.. The recognition forms part of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
More About Zui San Qiu Baijiu Packaging
Zui San Qiu is a packaging design for baijiu, a traditional Chinese spirit. The surface of the bottle is made from locally sourced gabbro, shaped by skilled artisans, and the natural texture of the stone is left exposed. The bottle has soft organic curves that allow a comfortable grip. The outer box is made from a composite of regenerated leather fibers and natural rubber, which gives a smooth tactile quality. After use, the bottle can be reused as a candlestick, vase or water jug, and the box can serve as a storage container.
Award Record
With this recognition, Wen Liu is a winner of 39 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2019 - 2020 to 2025 - 2026 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Packaging Design Award
The A' Packaging Design Award is an international packaging competition that recognizes outstanding packaging designs by talented packaging designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to packaging designers, graphic designers, branding agencies and product manufacturers from all countries. Entries typically include bottles, boxes, cans, pouches, tubes and cartons. Awarded packaging designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/packaging
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/173081
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/173081
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!173081
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/249896
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Zui San Qiu Baijiu Packaging
- Function
- Baijiu Packaging
- Category
- Packaging Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Black, Tan, Peru and Dark Salmon
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Shenzhen Oracle Creative Design Co.,Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Wen Liu
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #173081
Credits
- Team
- Creative Director：Wen Liu and Design Executor：Maoxiang Pan，Xiangdong Yuan
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This baijiu originates from Anhui Province, China. It is defined by its distinctive flavor and complex aroma, setting it apart in the world of Chinese spirits. The most engaging feature of the liquor is its bottle: its fluid curves emulate the smooth, flowing sensation experienced after sipping. Moving away from conventional rigid bottle designs, this approach transforms the container into a striking visual emblem.
- Inspiration
- Designed under the theme of harmony between humanity and nature, the bottle integrates locally sourced gabbro into its surface, reflecting the textures of a natural ecosystem. This material is both biodegradable and recyclable. The form of the bottle is shaped with organic curves, a signature found throughout nature. Handcrafted by skilled ceramic artisans, it represents a commitment to the balanced coexistence of people and the environment. This philosophy helps distinguish the product and enhances its overall appeal.
- Research
- Through on-site research, we collected a detailed market report from over 300 consumers and key distributors.
- Challenge
- The bottle is handcrafted with a soft, organic shape that ensures a comfortable grip. Its surface features a textured gabbro finish, offering an authentic touch of the natural environment. In today's highly industrialized world, many seek products that return to simplicity. This straightforward and natural design is created for them. After use, the bottle can be repurposed into decorative items like a candlestick, vase, or water jug. The box is also designed for reuse as a storage container.
- Realization and Technology
- This product features a surface crafted from locally sourced Gabbro, shaped by skilled artisans. The natural texture of the stone remains exposed and unadorned. The outer box is constructed from a composite material that blends regenerated leather fibers with natural rubber, delivering a soft and smooth tactile experience. This return-to-nature philosophy resonates with and has been warmly received by its intended audience.
- Operation and Interaction
- This product features a surface crafted from locally sourced Gabbro, shaped by skilled artisans. The stone retains its natural, unadorned texture. The box is made from a composite of regenerated leather fibers and natural rubber, offering a soft and smooth touch. This back-to-nature approach invites users to form a deeper connection with the product.
- Project Duration and Location
- March 2024, Shenzhen City, China
- Keywords
- Premium Baijiu, Cultural Tracing, Cultural Export, Integration of Commerce and Art
