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Dengo 80g Μπάρα Σοκολάτας by Brazil & Murgel Design Studio

Dengo 80g Μπάρα Σοκολάτας by Brazil & Murgel Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Χρυσό Βραβείο A' Design Award in Σχεδιασμός Τροφίμων, Ποτών και Μαγειρικών Τεχνών Competition Category.


ΧρυσόΜαγειρική Τέχνη· 2020

Dengo 80g Μπάρα Σοκολάτας

by Brazil & Murgel Design Studio

Client: Dengo Chocolates

Χρυσό Βραβείο A' Design Award Winner in Μαγειρική Τέχνη Category

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The Design

About Dengo 80g Μπάρα Σοκολάτας

Η Dengo 80g είναι μια μπάρα σοκολάτας που δημιουργήθηκε για την Dengo Chocolates. Η γλυπτική μορφή αναπαριστά στοιχεία του Ατλαντικού Δάσους στη Μπαΐα της Βραζιλίας, όπου συγκομίζεται το κακάο, όπως ξερά φύλλα, φυλλώματα και σπόρους. Οι καμπύλες επιφάνειες συνδυάζουν δισδιάστατες και τρισδιάστατες γραμμές, έτσι ώστε το γυαλιστερό φινίρισμα να αντανακλά το φως σε όλη την επιφάνεια της μπάρας. Η μπάρα παράγεται σε καλούπια πολυανθρακικού που κατασκευάζονται από πρότυπα αλουμινίου κατεργασμένα σε CNC, τα οποία διατηρούν τις λεπτές γραμμές και τις καμπύλες. Το μεταβαλλόμενο πάχος προσφέρει ένα τραγανό σπάσιμο όταν σπάει η μπάρα.

The Recognition

About the Χρυσό Βραβείο A' Design Award

Το σχέδιο Dengo 80g Μπάρα Σοκολάτας κέρδισε το Χρυσό Βραβείο A' Design Award, μια ιδιαίτερα διακεκριμένη αναγνώριση που απονέμεται σε σχέδια πρώτης κατηγορίας, υπέροχα και εξαιρετικά. Οι νικητές του Χρυσού Βραβείου είναι εξαιρετικά καινοτόμες, οραματικές και εκθαμβωτικά λαμπερές δημιουργίες που αντανακλούν την ιδιοφυΐα, τη σοφία και την ικανότητα των σχεδιαστών τους. Το σχέδιο Dengo 80g Μπάρα Σοκολάτας αναμένεται να είναι μια πολύ επαινεμένη, πρωτοποριακή και μνημειώδης εφεύρεση που προσφέρει πρωτοφανή αξία. Αυτό το σχέδιο που βραβεύτηκε με το Χρυσό Βραβείο A' Design Award είναι ένα θεαματικό, αξιοσέβαστο έργο που ωφελεί σε μεγάλο βαθμό και προωθεί τα όρια της τέχνης, της επιστήμης, του σχεδιασμού και της τεχνολογίας. Το σχέδιο Dengo 80g Μπάρα Σοκολάτας δημιουργεί έντονα συναισθήματα πόθου, προκαλεί πάθος, ενθαρρύνει τη δημιουργικότητα και μας συναρπάζει.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Since a glossy chocolate tells a lot about its quality, the shape was designed in order to treat the light as something tangible. The light is explored on a surface that results from a combination of 3D and 2D lines, creating volumes and shapes that portray elements from the Atlantic Forest, where Dengo's cacao is harvested. The chocolate becomes a sculpture that represents seeds, fruits and leaves in an effort to inspire, create brand recognition and convey the brand's message to the consumer.
Dimensions & Packaging
80g / Width 80mm x Depth 180m x Height 8 mm (aprox)
Tags
Cocoa, Chocolate, edible, Brazil & Murgel, organic, Brazilian Atlantic forest, cacao, Dengo, Brazil, Bahia
Production Technology
After the first creative steps, which included roughs and hand-carved wax modeling, it was developed the digital model to generate the moulding templates in CNC machined aluminum. This templates were used to manufacture polycarbonate chocolate moulds that guarantees high fidelity of the lines, curves and surfaces, as well as the high-polished finishing of the chocolate.
Design Challenge
Dengo aims for real environmental and social impact through a short production chain, valuing the cocoa farmer's work. Besides, the brand has a spontaneous visual and verbal identity, with a very strong Brazilian identity and style. Therefore, it was essencial that the bar it self should tell the story about it's origin, as well as disrupting the monotony found in ordinary chocolate bars in order to reflect authenticity, spontaneity and the Brazilianness found in the brand's personality.
Research
The first of many layers of research is the origin of Dengo's cacao: the cabruca, a traditional cocoa agroforestry system, located in the heart of the Atlantic Forest in Bahia, Brazil. In cabruca, cacao trees are cultivated under tall native species that filter access to light, and promote an active cycle of organic matter, enriching the soil with water and nutrients. Interviews with cocoa farmers, images and visits to the Atlantic Forest were a rich complement for the creation of the concept.
Inspiration
The design represents elements found in the Atlantic Forest, the origin of Dengo's cacao, such as dry leaves on the ground, foliage of the tall trees that provide an interesting play of light and shadow, and a variety of seeds. The aesthetics is also influenced by Tarsila do Amaral and Lasar Segall, two of the leading Brazilian Modern Artists. Some key characteristics of their work guided to an expressive style, consistent with what had already been created for the brand in previous projects.
Project Duration
The project took place in Sao Paulo, between May and October 2018.
Operation Flow
Dengo Chocolate Bar should be intensely perceived through all the senses. Firstly, the bar comes as a surprise after opening its wraps, presenting an unpredictable shape. The vision engages the perception of high quality chocolate by it's polished surface, as the shape communicates the cacao's origin. Secondly, the dynamic thickness allows a crisp snap, which means it is a well-tempered chocolate and provides a good biting experience that enhances the perception of the flavor as well.
Patents
n/a
Team Members
Creative Director and Designer: Fabio Brazil
Creative Director and Designer: Henrique Murgel
Technical Developer: Alexandre Soong (Atom Studios)
Technical Developer: Hulk Giannelli (Atom Studios)
CEO and Co-Founder at Dengo: Estevan Sartoreli
Head of Operations at Dengo: Gustavo Raguzzani
Maintenance and Project Manager at Dengo: Jhonata Carvalho
Chocolatiere at Dengo: Luciana Lobo
Image Credits
Image #1: Rubens Kato
Image #2: Estudio Gastronomico
Image #3: Estudio Gastronomico
Image #4: Diego Cagnato
Image #5: Diego Cagnato

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