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Wakayama Umeshu Series Pääfunktio: Luumuviini by Fumiko Okazeri

Wakayama Umeshu Series Pääfunktio: Luumuviini by Fumiko Okazeri is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Pronssipalkinto A' Design Award in Pakkausmuotoilu Competition Category.


PronssiPakkaukset· 2026

Wakayama Umeshu Series Pääfunktio: Luumuviini

by Fumiko Okazeri

Client: fodesign Inc.

Pronssipalkinto A' Design Award Winner in Pakkaukset Category

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The Design

About Wakayama Umeshu Series Pääfunktio: Luumuviini

Kirjateksti: Wakayamasta, Japanista saapuu aromaattinen luumuviini ja virkistävä luumuviinihyytelö. Kiinalaiseen perinteeseen juurtuneesta kulttuurivaihdon ja kohtaamisten käsitteestä inspiroituneena muotoilu ilmentää selvästi japanilaista herkkyyttä pehmeiden tekstuurien ja hienovaraisten kuvitusten kautta. Kun nämä kaksi pulloa asetetaan vierekkäin, ne luovat kohtauksen miehen ja naisen tapaamisesta – ikuistettuna pakkausmuotoiluun. Lahjana Japanista, jota siunaavat majesteettiset vuoret, meri, merituulet ja loistava auringonvalo, se saattelee iloisia kokoontumisia kaukaisessa Kiinassa.

The Recognition

About the Pronssipalkinto A' Design Award

Wakayama Umeshu Series Pääfunktio: Luumuviini on Pronssipalkinnon A' Design Award -voittaja, erittäin arvostettu tunnustus, joka myönnetään erinomaisille designeille, joita luonnehtivat luovuus, nerokkuus ja oveluus. Pronssivoittajat ovat runsaan taitavia ja silmiinpistävän luovia taiteellisia tuotoksia, jotka todistavat suunnittelijoidensa laajaa kokemusta, mielikuvitusta ja kekseliäisyyttä. Wakayama Umeshu Series Pääfunktio: Luumuviini:n odotetaan olevan korkeassa arvossa pidetty, ihailtu ja rakastettu esine, joka on huomattavan ammattimainen ja innovatiivinen. Tämä Pronssipalkinnon A' Design Award -voittajadesign sisällyttää itseensä parhaita käytäntöjä taiteessa, tieteessä, designissa ja teknologiassa ja on erinomainen huomiollaan yksityiskohtiin. Wakayama Umeshu Series Pääfunktio: Luumuviini tyydyttää upeasti tarpeita, koskettaa haluja, viehättää tunteita ja vetoaa uteliaisuuteen.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
In introducing Japanese sake to the Chinese market, the design aimed to express authentic Japan. The packaging is simple yet refined, employing soft colors, grand landscapes of Wakayama, and clean Japanese typography to convey its atmosphere. The illustration, crafted by layering cut paper, adds depth of color and texture. When two bottles are placed together, they depict the meeting of a man and woman, embodying the concept of enjoying sake through encounters and connections.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 60 mm x Depth 60 mm x Height 295 mm
Tags
Simple design, emotional expression, paper collage illustration, human connection, encounter theme, Wakayama nature, Japanese culture, serene moment, warm atmosphere, handcrafted texture
Production Technology
The frosted bottle, chosen for its gentle impression, is paired with a label finished in velvet PP. Its silicone-like texture offers both a pleasant touch and a sense of luxury. The sealing label combines muted gold foil with a matte surface, achieving refinement while retaining softness. Overall, the design emphasizes a gentle impression, enhancing the concept with a strong sense of storytelling.
Design Challenge
Translating a concept rooted in Chinese exchange culture into a distinctly Japanese expression was not simple. Through repeated discussions with the client, we deepened mutual understanding, seeking a balance that embraced the continent’s passionate sensibility while retaining a soft, delicate Japanese touch. Layered paper illustrations and the gentle textures of frosted bottles and label stock gradually built up a refined sense of Japaneseness.
Research
We researched China’s drinking culture and why Japanese alcohol is welcomed there. To reassess the essence of Japaneseness in design, we revisited packaging and visuals seen daily in stores, analyzing them with fresh eyes. This led us to reinterpret cultural subtlety, the beauty of empty space, and the elegance of hiragana and kanji, incorporating these qualities into the package design and product naming.
Inspiration
Wakayama is Japan’s top plum producer, known for thick flesh and rich aroma. Its umeshu is acclaimed worldwide for flavor and fragrance. In China, fruit liqueurs and low-alcohol drinks are rising in popularity, with Japanese sake especially loved by the young. Family and friendship are deeply valued, and sharing drinks embodies such moments. This project began with the wish to offer sake that accompanies happy times with supportive friends.
Project Duration
It was exported and sold in Hangzhou, China in November 2022.
Operation Flow
The rich, aromatic flavor of umeshu and the refreshing, springy texture of umeshu jelly can be enjoyed in different scenes, allowing you to choose according to your mood and occasion.
Image Credits
Illustrator Yuri Mizutani

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