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Cacao Odyssey Pakkauslaatikko by Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd.

Cacao Odyssey Pakkauslaatikko by Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Rautapalkinto A' Design Award in Pakkausmuotoilu Competition Category.


RautaPakkaukset· 2025

Cacao Odyssey Pakkauslaatikko

by Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd.

Client: Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd.

Rautapalkinto A' Design Award Winner in Pakkaukset Category

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The Design

About Cacao Odyssey Pakkauslaatikko

Cacao Odyssey on tummalle suklaalle suunniteltu pakkauslaatikkosarja. Neljä laatikkoa esittelee neljä teemaa: Alkuperä, Leviäminen, Globalisaatio ja Kestävyys. Jokainen teema on yhdistetty omaan makuunsa: klassinen, merisuola, marja ja minttu. Eri alueiden ja aikakausien kulttuuriset motiivit, kuten atsteekkien hieroglyfit ja eurooppalaiset mosaiikit, kuvastavat kaakaon tarinaa. Pystysuora laatikko on kooltaan 100 x 100 x 148 millimetriä, ja se pitää suklaapatukat pystyasennossa helppoa saatavuutta ja selkeää esillepanoa varten. Materiaalina käytetään kierrätyspaperia sekä myrkyttömiä musteita ja pinnoitteita.

The Recognition

About the Rautapalkinto A' Design Award

Cacao Odyssey Pakkauslaatikko on Rautapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittaja, arvostettu tunnustus, joka myönnetään hyville designeille, jotka täyttävät hyvin suunnitelluilta luomuksilta odotetut ammatilliset ja teollisuuden vaatimukset. Rautavoittajat osoittavat tekijöidensä suurta taitoa, korkeaa erikoistumista, asiantuntevaa ymmärrystä ja luovaa kapasiteettia. Cacao Odyssey Pakkauslaatikko:n odotetaan olevan korkeassa arvossa pidetty, ihailtu ja rakastettu luomus, joka on käytännöllinen ja innovatiivinen. Tämä Rautapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittajadesign yhdistää alan parhaita käytäntöjä, ja sillä on pätevät tekniset ominaisuudet, jotka yhdistyvät osaamiseen ja lahjakkuuteen. Cacao Odyssey Pakkauslaatikko:a arvostetaan sen perusteellisuudesta, ja se on suunniteltu tarjoamaan elämänlaadun parannuksia, jotka auttavat tekemään maailmasta paremman paikan.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The packaging for this chocolate series focuses on the concept of Cacao Odyssey, reflecting the richness and evolution of the cacao culture through four themes: Origin (Classic Dark Chocolate), Spread (Sea Salt Dark Chocolate), Globalization (Berry Dark Chocolate), and Sustainability (Mint Dark Chocolate). By employing a narrative approach and integrating cultural elements from various regions and eras, it visually presents the journey of cacao, offering consumers a unique cultural experience.
Dimensions & Packaging
product dimensions, 100 mm x 100 mm x 148mm
Tags
Chocolate packaging, Cacao culture, Four themed boxes, Narrative design, Recycled paper
Production Technology
Made from eco-friendly recycled paper, including recycled ultra white paper (176g for the outer packaging and 352g for the inner packaging) and 1200g recycled paperboard, this design exemplifies a circular approach to resource use, helping minimize environmental impact. Even the inks and coatings used are non toxic and harmless, ensuring both safety and environmental friendliness throughout the entire lifecycle.
Design Challenge
A key challenge was integrating rich cultural connotations to the packaging without compromising its aesthetic appeal and practicality, aiming to create a deeper connection and interaction between the product and consumers. With four distinct themes, the packaging enhances its cultural depth by visually communicating cacao culture. Moreover, the vertical box design, both compact and exquisite, not only enhances how the product is displayed but also boosts user interaction.
Research
The packaging design centers on cacao beans as its core motifs, and seamlessly integrates distinctive cultural elements from different eras and regions. For instance, the Origin theme features Aztec hieroglyphs and botanical motifs like cacao trees, while the Spread theme reflects the classic elegance of European mosaics. These designs create a compelling visual narrative, guiding consumers through a journey through time to explore the rich evolution of cacao culture.
Inspiration
Each theme reflects its unique cultural background and flavor profile. The Origin theme connects the primal flavor of Classic Dark Chocolate to the ancient mystique of South American Aztec civilization. The Spread theme harmonizes refined European artistry with the rich, complex flavor of Sea Salt Dark Chocolate. The Globalization theme uses bold color contrasts to reflect the fruity vibrancy of Berry Dark Chocolate. The Sustainability theme features green to complement the cool mint flavor.
Project Duration
This design and development of this project started at Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd. in June 2024. It was introduced to the Chinese market in November 2024.
Operation Flow
The packaging features a vertical box design, with chocolate bars standing upright inside. This form not only enhances accessibility but also creates an elegant, effective display. Each box is crafted to be compact and exquisite, making it perfect as both decoration and a thoughtful gift. This design adds value to the product and enhances the consumer experience, encouraging interaction and engagement.
Team Members
Ting Lv, Jisong Liu, Changjiang Zeng

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