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The Treasure of Zbojniks Flesse-etiket by Sasha Sharavarau

The Treasure of Zbojniks Flesse-etiket by Sasha Sharavarau is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award yn Goud in Ferpakkingsûntwerp Competition Category.


GoudFerpakking· 2022

The Treasure of Zbojniks Flesse-etiket

by Sasha Sharavarau

Client: St. Nicolaus (client company); Zbojnicka (brand)

A' Design Award yn Goud Winner in Ferpakking Category

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The Design

About The Treasure of Zbojniks Flesse-etiket

De Skat fan de Zbojniks is in etiketûntwerp foar Zbojnicka fruitdistillaten. Zbojnicka betsjut yn it Slowaaksk: hearrend by in Zbojnik. Zbojniks wiene rôvers dy't meidiene oan opstannen tsjin de hearrigens, en de minsken leauden dat sy skatten ferburgen yn de Slowaakske bergen. It etiket presintearret de distillaten as de skat fan de Zbojniks. De berch Velky Rozsutec wurdt boppe-oan toand, en Slowaakske ornaminten út ferskillende regio's foarmje de râne fan it ûntwerp. Yllustraasjes yn gravuerestyl binne printe yn twa kleuren op mat crèmekleurich papier mei in sêfte tekstuer. De produktnamme is oanbrocht mei gouden reliëfdruk.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Goud

The Treasure of Zbojniks Flesse-etiket is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Goud, in ekstreem prestisjeuze erkenning foar earste-klas, prachtige en treflike ûntwerpen. Goudwinners binne tige ynnovative, fisionêre en glamoureus ferbjusterjende skeppings dy't it sjeny, de wiisheid en de feardigens fan har ûntwerpers wjerspegelje. Fan The Treasure of Zbojniks Flesse-etiket wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige priizge, trendsettende en monumintale útfining is dy't unferlykbere wearde leveret. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Goud is in spektakulêr, respektearre projekt dat grutte foardielen bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. The Treasure of Zbojniks Flesse-etiket makket yntinse gefoelens fan begearte, stekt passy oan, stimulearret kreativiteit en fassinearret ús.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Zbojnicka, in Slovak, means belonging to a Zbojnik. Zbojniks were robbers, who participated in insurgencies against serfdom, in a way, they were the Slovak Robin Hoods of the Middle Ages. People believed that they have hidden numerous treasures in the Slovak mountains. Zbojnicka distillates are the true treasure of Zbojniks - this was the main idea in design creation. Each element of the label has its significance and tells unique stories from Slovak folklore.
Dimensions & Packaging
The dimensions of the bottle are 22cm x 10 cm x 6 cm (length x width x volume). The label size is 12 cm x 8 cm.
Tags
packaging, label design, print, Slovak folk culture, illustration, engraving, fruit distillates
Production Technology
The label is printed on a glass bottle. Matte creme paper with a soft texture was chosen in order to evoke the feel of a natural and home-made product. The engraving-stylized illustrations create an impression of being transported into the past. The combination of Slovak ornaments from different regions enhances the image of a truly local, traditional product. The label is created in two colors, with only the name of the product, “Zbojnicka”, differing in terms of its colour and the printing technique. For it, gold embossing is used, which further associates the product with the treasures of Zbojniks.
Design Challenge
The challenge was to create a unique and pronounced character and mood for the brand, to make the product distinguishable from its competitors, to attract attention to the product and facilitate a dialogue between the brand and the consumers, and at the same time to preserve and convey Slovak culture and traditions.
Inspiration
People believed that Zbojniks have hidden their treasures on Velky Rozsutec mountain (this mountain is depicted at the top of the label). Traditionally, it is assumed that Zbojniks were hiding the gold stolen from the feudal lords in the mountains. But what else could be valuable for the mighty robbers? A good drink, of course, which is often valued more than any gold. The folk stories of Zbojniks - Slovak robbers - thus became the main source of inspiration for the label design.
Project Duration
The project was launched on 1.4.2020 on the Slovak off-trade market (hypermarkets, supermarkets, wines & spirits shops, etc.).
Operation Flow
The work is displayed on the off-trade market (hypermarkets, supermarkets, wines & spirits shops, etc.). Due to its unique design and the story behind it, it manages to establish a dialogue between the the brand and the consumers, and at the same time, preserve and convey Slovak culture and traditions.
Team Members
Art Director: Sasha Sharavarau (Amoth Studio)
Designer: Sasha Sharavarau (Amoth Studio)
Illustrator: Tania Sharavarava
Artworker: Robert Specian
Photography: Jose Sabino (Sabino Studio)
Client: St.Nicolaus
Image Credits
Images #1-5
Art Director: Sasha Sharavarau (Amoth Studio)
Designer: Sasha Sharavarau (Amoth Studio)
Illustrator: Tania Sharavarava
Artworker: Robert Specian
Photography: Jose Sabino (Sabino Studio)

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