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Koya Golden Dragon XO Alcoholic Beverage Packaging by Junjian Wan Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Packaging Design
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Junjian Wan for packaging design
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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 Koya Golden Dragon XO Alcoholic Beverage Packaging by Junjian Wan. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided 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.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
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 Koya Golden Dragon XO Alcoholic Beverage Packaging
Koya Golden Dragon XO is a packaging design for an alcoholic beverage. The glass bottle is shaped like an oak aging barrel. A zinc alloy dragon, precision cast and polished, coils around the bottle as a symbol of strength and prosperity. The cap is shaped as a dragon head, so the liquor appears to flow from the mouth of the dragon while pouring. The outer case is made of rigid board with a gold metallic finish, crimson details and classical dragon illustrations. A metal handle makes the case easy to carry. The design joins Eastern symbolism with Western brandy tradition.
About Junjian Wan
Junjian Wan is a packaging designer based in Nanchang, China, with a focus on cultural creative product design. He specializes in integrating traditional Chinese cultural elements with modern design language, creating functional and aesthetically resonant packaging solutions for Jiangxi Zengpintang Cultural Creativity Co., Ltd. His work bridges traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, supporting the inheritance of regional cultural heritage and the development of local creative industries. With years of experience in cultural and consumer product packaging, he collaborates with brands to enhance product value through culturally rooted, user-centric design.
Award Record
With this recognition, Junjian Wan is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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/176212
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/176212
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!176212
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/331970
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Koya Golden Dragon XO Alcoholic Beverage Packaging
- Function
- Alcoholic Beverage Packaging
- Category
- Packaging Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Sandy Brown, Black, Khaki, Goldenrod and Peru
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Junjian Wan
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #176212
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- It blends Eastern symbolism with Western craftsmanship. The oak barrel shaped bottle embodies a long standing aging tradition, while a beautifully sculpted zinc alloy dragon encircles the bottle, symbolizing power and prosperity. The cap, shaped like a dragon head, makes the pouring of the liquor appear as if water is flowing from the dragon mouth, elevating practicality to a sense of ritual. The golden box, adorned with deep red accents and dragon patterns, cleverly integrates two dimensional and three dimensional art, making this wine not only a fine beverage but also a highly valuable cultural collectible.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the Chinese golden dragon, a symbol of strength, prosperity, and blessings, the design merges Eastern heritage with Western brandy craft. The dragon encircling the oak barrel shaped bottle embodies tradition and power, while the dragon head cap elevates pouring into a refined ritual. Finished in gold and crimson, the packaging adorned with classical dragon art expresses cultural pride, elevating the spirit to a collectible symbol of art and heritage.
- Research
- Online research, documentary materials, collection studies, cultural documentaries, and cultural interviews
- Challenge
- The core challenge is combining cultural symbolism with functional packaging for authenticity and luxury. The Chinese dragon is an interactive element, not just decoration. The zinc alloy dragon and cap balance art and practicality for durability and easy use. The gold bottle and classic illustrations create a unified visual story for the global luxury market. The final design connects East and West, tradition and modernity, function and ritual.
- Realization and Technology
- The premium glass bottle is shaped like an oak aging barrel. A zinc alloy golden dragon, precision cast and polished, coils around it for a tactile, luxurious feel. The zinc alloy cap is engraved with dragon motifs and shaped as a dragon’s head. The outer case uses metalized cardboard with a radiant gold finish, accented with crimson detailing and dragon illustrations. This blend of traditional symbolism, advanced casting and modern printing creates a collectible design balancing artistry and durability.
- Operation and Interaction
- This design turns opening and pouring into a ceremonial experience. The zinc alloy dragon head cap pours smoothly like a dragon releasing a sacred spring. The coiled golden dragon shows delicate craftsmanship and tactile appeal. The golden case with handle is portable and presentable. Crimson details and dragon patterns enhance the ritual atmosphere. Every step is carefully designed to build emotional connection, making drinking a moment of culture and prestige.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was initiated and completed in Nanchang in January 2024.
- Specifications
- Koya Golden Dragon XO features a custom glass bottle shaped like an oak barrel, with a zinc alloy sculpted dragon and dragon head cap. Bottle capacity: 700 ml. Height: approx. 210 mm; width: 150 mm. The outer case is cylindrical, crafted in rigid board with a metallic gold foil finish, accented with a crimson band and classical dragon illustrations. A metal handle ensures portability, while the structural design enhances stability and display value. The combination of premium materials and precise engineering ensures durability, luxury presentation, and collectible quality.
- Keywords
- Luxury Packaging, Golden Dragon, Chinese Culture, Collectible, Oak Barrel, Ceremonial, Cultural Narrative, Limited Edition
