Eau De Lamour Hana Nui: Hoʻolālā ʻĀpana Wahī by Ebru Sile Goksel

Eau De Lamour Hana Nui: Hoʻolālā ʻĀpana Wahī by Ebru Sile Goksel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā ʻUhi Competition Category.

KalaʻUhi· 2026

Eau De Lamour Hana Nui: Hoʻolālā ʻĀpana Wahī

by Ebru Sile Goksel

A' Design Award Kala Winner in ʻUhi Category

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The Design

About Eau De Lamour Hana Nui: Hoʻolālā ʻĀpana Wahī

ʻO Eau de LAmour he mea mālie, he leka aloha lāʻau i hana ʻia e nā mea kanu. ʻAʻole i ʻimi ka ʻala a me kona wahī e hoʻohuli manaʻo, akā e komo i loko. Hana ʻia mai nā ʻaila kumu waiwai ola wale nō a me ka nele i nā mea hoʻohui kūhelu, ua ʻike ʻia ka maʻemaʻe o ka hana ʻana ma ka mālie o kāna hoʻolālā. Hoʻoulu ʻia e nā hana kuʻuna lāʻau lapaʻau a me nā moʻomeheu lāʻau, hana nā ʻili palupalu, nā ʻano waena mahana, a me nā kikoʻī mālie i kahi hōʻike mālie a manaʻo pono o ka waiwai i hoʻokumu ʻia ma ka ʻoiaʻiʻo a me ka pili kokoke i ke ʻano kūlohelohe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kala

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Eau De Lamour Hana Nui: Hoʻolālā ʻĀpana Wahī i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Eau De Lamour Hana Nui: Hoʻolālā ʻĀpana Wahī he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā Eau De Lamour Hana Nui: Hoʻolālā ʻĀpana Wahī e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Eau de LAmour embodies quiet luxury through material depth, tactile refinement, and cultural memory. Rejecting high gloss spectacle, the packaging positions fragrance as ritual and knowledge. Restrained foil detailing and minimal embossing details on FSC certified uncoated stock create an intimate sensory experience. The design aligns formulation, narrative, and production ethics into one coherent, emotionally resonant object.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 100 mm x Depth 50 mm x Height 150 mm. The box is produced from high density board with a custom die cut insert to secure the glass bottle. Exterior surfaces are wrapped in FSC certified uncoated paper, finished with hot foil stamping and blind embossing. The label is printed using offset technology to ensure precision and tonal consistency while preserving a tactile matte surface.
Tags: Packaging design, Perfume packaging, Botanical Illustration, Aromatheraphy, Essential Oils, Minimalist Packaging, Apothecary packaging, Luxury perfume branding, Hot foil stamping, Gold foil, Embossed label design, Embossing, Minimalist luxury
Production Technology: The design was developed through a material led approach, aligning formulation purity with structural and graphic restraint. The label features hot foil stamping and micro embossing on uncoated, FSC certified stock to enhance tactility without lamination. Typography and ornament were vector-drafted from botanical studies and refined through iterative prototyping.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was balancing a romantic, vintage inspired aesthetic with the standards of contemporary luxury packaging. Historically influenced visuals had to feel authentic without appearing nostalgic or decorative for its own sake. Production constraints such as foil precision, embossing depth, and material sustainability required careful coordination with the printer. The obstacle was achieving tactile richness while preserving visual restraint and clarity.
Research: The research was inspired by traditional apothecary packaging, botanical illustrations, and Art Nouveau book covers. The objective was to translate botanical purity into an authentic and emotionally resonant packaging language. The process involved reviewing archival references, studying decorative borders and typographic structures, and refining concepts through sketching and prototyping. The result is a poetic, vintage book cover composition with warm, romantic character, strengthening brand identity and elevating perceived value.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by traditional botanical apothecaries and the quiet rituals of essential oil based perfumery. Research focused on old herbal manuscripts, natural dye palettes, and essential oil extraction practices. The motive was to translate purity and restraint into a contemporary luxury object, where material, typography, and ornament reflect the integrity of an entirely natural formulation.
Project Duration: The project commenced in November. The creative development phase lasted three weeks, followed by one week of finalization and preparation for print. The production process was undertaken by Focus Print Istanbul. Prototype production, test prints, sampling, and implementation required an additional three to four weeks. The overall process spanned approximately two months. The product was officially launched in January 2025.
Operation Flow: The object is designed to be experienced slowly. Revealing the perfume nested in a warm, protective interior. The bottle sits securely yet can be lifted with ease. Light catches the gold details, inviting touch. Every interaction, from opening the box to holding the glass, reinforces calm, care, and intention, creating a more intimate and meaningful fragrance ritual.
Team Members: Creative Direction & Design: Ebru Sile Goksel
Image Credits: Name of the Work: Eau De Lamour
Creative Direction and Packaging Design: Ebru Sile Goksel
Photography: Studio Born / Some visuals are AI powered.
Video: Homemade Aromaterapi
Print House: Focus Print