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Antonia Skaraki Receives the A' Design Award for Yebuna Coffee Packaging in Packaging Design
Antonia Skaraki 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 announced that Yebuna Coffee Packaging by Antonia Skaraki, designed for Taresso Artisanal Coffee Roasters, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached 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 A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About Yebuna Coffee Packaging
Yebuna is a packaging design for a range of roasted coffee blends. The identity draws on Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, and on the Amharic word Yebuna. A logo framed by parentheses refers to the journey of coffee from origin to cup. Bold vertical typography improves visibility on the shelf, and vivid colors inspired by African rivers, mountains and sunsets distinguish each blend. The coffee is held in durable resealable bags that preserve freshness. Advanced printing reproduces precise gradients and rich tones.
About Antonia Skaraki
AS Strategy, Design & Communication is an Athens-based creative studio specialising in brand strategy, visual identity and narrative development. The studio works across sectors, helping organisations shape how they present themselves through clear, structured and concept-driven design. Its approach combines strategic thinking with strong creative direction, focusing on building cohesive brand systems that communicate effectively across different platforms and audiences.
Award Record
This recognition makes Antonia Skaraki a winner of 31 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2016 - 2017 and the 2025 - 2026 editions 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. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to packaging designers, graphic designers, branding agencies and product manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include bottles, boxes, cans, pouches, tubes and cartons. The awarded packaging designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/packaging
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is 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. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously 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. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which 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, uploading a work and receiving a 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. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/176506
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/176506
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!176506
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/152711
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.antoniaskaraki.com/yebuna
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Yebuna Coffee Packaging
- Function
- Coffee Packaging
- Category
- Packaging Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Coral, Medium Sea Green, Chocolate, Medium Violet Red and Sea Green
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Taresso Artisanal Coffee Roasters
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Antonia Skaraki
- Country
- Greece
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #176506
Credits
- Team
- Andreas Deskas
- Image Credits
- Image #1 Art Director Andreas Deskas Image #2 Art Director Andreas Deskas Image #3 Art Director Andreas Deskas Image #4 Art Director Andreas Deskas Image #5 Art Director Andreas Deskas
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Yebuna Coffee's design bridges Ethiopia's heritage with modern clarity. The logo, framed by parentheses, symbolizes coffee's transformative journey, while bold typography asserts confidence. Vivid colors inspired by African landscapes distinguish each blend and evoke emotion. The packaging unites culture, function, and storytelling, offering a product identity that is both memorable and deeply rooted in tradition.
- Inspiration
- The project draws inspiration from Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, where culture and ritual are inseparable from daily life. The Amharic word Yebuna embodies authenticity, while the natural landscapes of rivers, mountains, and sunsets shaped the visual language. The aim was to design packaging that does not merely contain coffee but reflects its heritage, joy, and universal role in connecting people.
- Research
- This project stems from cultural and visual research into Ethiopia's coffee heritage. Objectives included creating a brand that reflects authenticity and global relevance. The methodology combined ethnographic insights, language study, and visual testing of typography and color. Iterations ensured clarity and impact. Results confirmed that consumers resonate with its emotional and cultural depth, making it more than packaging, an identity rooted in heritage.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge was expressing Ethiopia's coffee legacy in a contemporary and globally appealing way. Balancing cultural authenticity with modern aesthetics required sensitivity to avoid cliches. External constraints such as sustainable materials, print limitations, and production feasibility shaped key decisions. Overcoming these obstacles led to a design that celebrates tradition while presenting a bold, competitive brand identity for today’s market.
- Realization and Technology
- The packaging is made from durable, resealable coffee bags designed to preserve freshness. Advanced printing techniques allow for precise gradients and rich, vibrant tones that echo African scenery. Digital design processes were used to refine typography and the symbolic logo, ensuring clarity and impact. The result is a balance of strong visual identity and practical functionality, optimized for consumer use.
- Operation and Interaction
- The design ensures ease of use through resealable, airtight structures that maintain product quality. Large vertical typography enhances visibility on shelves, while bold colors clearly differentiate each variety. Interaction is intuitive, helping consumers quickly identify blends. Beyond function, the design conveys narrative and emotion, inviting users to connect with coffee’s origins while enjoying a refined product experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in December 2023 in Athens and finished in April 2024 in Athens
- Specifications
- Width 140mm x Depth 90mm x Height 350mm
- Keywords
- Ethiopia, coffee design, packaging, brand identity, culture, typography, innovation
