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Post Herbum Ferpakking by Kristina Asvice

Post Herbum Ferpakking by Kristina Asvice is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Ferpakkingsûntwerp Competition Category.


BrûnsFerpakking· 2020

Post Herbum Ferpakking

by Kristina Asvice

Client: Vilnius College of Technologies and Design

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Ferpakking Category

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The Design

About Post Herbum Ferpakking

Hiele krûden groeid yn Litouwen waarden as in ynspiraasje foar it meitsjen fan in eksklusive ferpakking, lykas ek de winsk om it organyske en ferfine produkt visueel út te drukken. De ungewoane en tagelyk ienfâldige foarm fan 'e trijehoek lit in ienfâldich produkt yn in mear ynteressante ferpakking iepenbiere. Melke wite en brune kleuren jouwe ekology en natuerlikens fan krûden oan. Slanke yllustraasjes en beheining yn styl beklamme de wearde fan krûden dy't mei de hân wurde sammele. Sacht en akkuraat as it fragile produkt sels.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

Post Herbum Ferpakking is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Post Herbum Ferpakking wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Post Herbum Ferpakking foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The box was made for whole herbal tea. The tea box has an unusual triangular shape with sleeve. To pack two types of herbs, the packaging takes on a diamond shape as the style continues. Since the product is natural, the packaging was designed to be environmentally friendly, organic. Die cut of the boxes was invented in a such way that the boxes are folded in a simple way, without gluing or fixing parts. Sleeves are also folded without gluing. Design includes the solution of such tasks as usability, functionality and environmental friendliness.
Dimensions & Packaging
Small packaging dimensions: 155 x 50 x 135 mm
Big packaging dimension: 235 x 50 x 135 mm
Tags
Paper box, herbs, organic, triangular box, rhomb
Production Technology
The basic box designs are selected with eco-friendly double-sided brown paper (Ecoline Brown Duo, 290 gsm), which in color and material corresponds to the intended purpose of eco-packaging. For the pockets paper is selected paper (Scandia Natural 240 gsm) with a light milky-white color that fits brown color tone.
Design Challenge
The main obstacle was to create an unique shape for packaging, which should be organic and convenient for use.
Research
The main aim was to create an attractive and convenient package for whole herbs. Such packaging should competitive on the shelf.
Based on the theoretical part and the research, it was observed that box-shaped packages are the most popular, pastel colors and subtle illustrations prevail. Triangular box was chosen, which
would comply with the principles of organic packaging and suitable for secondary use. The natural color palette and lightweight design are also maintained. The unique brand was created that addresses the user and sends a message about product features through special inserts in packaging.
Inspiration
Herbalism is one of the many cultural heritage of Lithuania. Whole herbs by their purity and fragility inspired to create a unique packaging for them. The main aim was to create an attractive and convenient package for whole herbs grown in Lithuania.
Project Duration
Vilnius College of Technologies and Design thesis project. The project started in February 2019 in Vilnius and finished in Juni 2019.
Operation Flow
All parts of the boxes are folded without glue.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Kristina Asvice, 2019.
Team Members
Designer: Kristina Asvice.
Project supervisor: Petras Petkevičius.

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