A Moment of Joy Alkoholipakend by Weijun Xu

A Moment of Joy Alkoholipakend by Weijun Xu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Pronksauhind A' Design Award in Pakendidisain Competition Category.

PronksPakend· 2026

A Moment of Joy Alkoholipakend

by Weijun Xu

Client: Weijun Xu

Pronksauhind A' Design Award Winner in Pakend Category

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The Design

About A Moment of Joy Alkoholipakend

A Moment of Joy on alkoholipakendi disain, mis on inspireeritud ploomiõiest – vastupidavuse ja peensuse sümbolist. Pudel on valmistatud läbipaistvast klaasist, mis on vormitud kõrgel temperatuuril ühes tükis vormimise protsessiga, luues siledad ja katkematud kumerad pinnad. Kork on valmistatud samast materjalist ning selle ploomiõie kuju jätkab pudeli vormi. Läbipaistev korpus paljastab sees oleva vedeliku ning murrab valgust ja varje. Väliskarp kasutab keskkonnasõbralikku paberit peene reljeeftrükiga. Minimalistlik vorm ühendab idamaise kujundikeele moodsa disainiga.

The Recognition

About the Pronksauhind A' Design Award

A Moment of Joy Alkoholipakend on Pronksauhinna A' Design Award võitja, väga prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse silmapaistvatele disainidele, mida iseloomustavad loovus, leidlikkus ja teravmeelsus. Pronksvõitjad on küllaldaselt osavad ja tabavalt loovad teosed, mis kinnitavad oma disainerite laia kogemust, kujutlusvõimet ja leidlikkust. A Moment of Joy Alkoholipakend peaks olema kõrgelt hinnatud, imetletud ja armastatud objekt, mis on märkimisväärselt professionaalne ja uuenduslik. See Pronksauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain ühendab parimaid tavasid kunstis, teaduses, disainis ja tehnoloogias ning on suurepärane oma detailidele pööratud tähelepanu poolest. A Moment of Joy Alkoholipakend rahuldab suurepäraselt vajadusi, puudutab soove, võlub tundeid ja pakub huvi uudishimule.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Centered on the principle of "Less is More", this design blends the form of the plum blossom with transparent materials to create a light and dynamic visual language. The seamlessly integrated bottle cap and body combine Eastern imagery with modern minimalist styles, offering a fresh aesthetic expression of liquor packaging. The overall design is fresh and elegant, catering to young consumers' pursuit of relaxation and ritual in drinking moments.
Dimensions & Packaging: Bottle Dimensions: Height 206mm (Max. Diameter: 77mm)
Packaging Dimensions: Height 253mm * Length 106mm * Width 106mm
Tags: Minimalist aesthetics, plum blossom, transparent bottle, flowing light and shadow, one-piece molding, Eastern imagery
Production Technology: The bottle is formed using transparent glass through a high-temperature one-piece molding process, ensuring smooth and continuous curved surfaces. The cap, made from the same material, features a plum blossom shape that extends the bottle form. The outer box applies eco-friendly paper with a subtle embossing technique, enhancing tactile depth while minimizing redundant decoration elements.
Design Challenge: The challenge is how to convey the form and essence of the plum blossom while preserving the imagery of negative space central to Eastern aesthetics through a minimalist bottle. Eliminating refined carvings and symbolic motifs, the bottle uses subtle curvatures and the interplay of light and shadow to form an elegant, dynamic plum blossom-featured shape. This approach ultimately achieved the goal of "simple form, rich meaning," striking a balance between visual expression and cultural depth.
Research: This project focuses on the integration of Eastern culture and modern aesthetics, aiming to explore visual expressions for liquor packaging in aspects of youthfulness and emotional resonance. The design responds to contemporary consumers' demand for simplicity, restraint, and emotional connection through the synergy of form, material, and interplay of light and shadow.
Inspiration: Inspired by the plum blossom, a symbol of resilience and subtlety, the design conveys the idea that drinking is like savoring one's own life. It embodies that one will experience ups and downs of life and gain reconciliation eventually, culminating in a blossoming after truly knowing oneself. Clean lines outline the flower, while the transparent bottle reveals the graceful movement of the liquid within. This design evokes a softer, more intimate emotional resonance.
Project Duration: The project finished in December 2024 in Guiyang.
Operation Flow: The transparent bottle allows the liquor to flow like a scene within its undulating contours, refracting subtle play of light and shadow as the lighting changes. As drinkers raise the cup, they slow down and immerse themselves in the liquid, the form, and their own emotions — creating a highly ritualistic and meaningful interaction experience.
Team Members: Weijun Xu
Image Credits: Weijun Xu