Castanea Nectar Kev Ntim Zib Ntab by Inna Kovalenko

Castanea Nectar Kev Ntim Zib Ntab by Inna Kovalenko is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Ntim Khoom Competition Category.

ToojNtim Khoom· 2025

Castanea Nectar Kev Ntim Zib Ntab

by Inna Kovalenko

Client: Kyiv Academy of Applied Arts

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Ntim Khoom Category

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The Design

About Castanea Nectar Kev Ntim Zib Ntab

Castanea Nectar yog ib qho tsim qauv ntim zib ntab uas tau los ntawm cov paj castanea (chestnut). Txoj kev kos duab watercolor qhia txog qhov muaj cov paj thiab nplooj castanea uas hnyav tsawg thiab mos. Lub logo siv cov kab ntxiag zoo, me ntsis nplaum los qhia txog qhov khov thiab muaj nqis ntawm zib ntab castanea, thaum cov duab tsis nyias ceev nco txog lub zog ntawm tsob ntoo castanea. Muaj ib tug ntab me me sib txuas cov yam ntxwv ntawm lub logo ua ke. Cov zib ntab raug muab tso rau hauv ib lub raj iav 250 kilas hnyav, muaj daim ntawv sau qhia 125 ntawm 55 millimeters, thiab tso rau hauv ib lub thawv 85 ntawm 85 ntawm 110 millimeters. Qhov tsim qauv no yog los qhia txog tsob ntoo castanea ua ib lub cim ntsuab ntawm lub nroog Kyiv.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Castanea Nectar Kev Ntim Zib Ntab yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Castanea Nectar Kev Ntim Zib Ntab xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Castanea Nectar Kev Ntim Zib Ntab ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: For the visual part of the brand, a watercolor illustration technique was chosen to convey the lightness of flowers and leaves. The logo, with its smooth, slightly viscous lines, symbolizes the density and richness of chestnut honey, while the strict shapes hint at the strength and resilience of the tree itself. A small bee, diligently creating this golden treasure, became the connecting element of the logo. The process of creating the brand was not only creative but also deeply symbolic. It was important to preserve the spirit of the city, its history, and its modern dynamics, while giving the world something truly unique.
Dimensions & Packaging: The diameter of a 250-gram glass jar is 70–80 mm..
Label size: 125×55 mm.
Box size: 85×85×110 mm.
Tags: Logo, gift, pattern, organic product
Production Technology: The logo was created in a vector program Illustrator, graphic elements and mockups in Photoshop
Design Challenge: The creative task in creating a gift with chestnut honey was, first, to develop a unique product that would highlight its naturalness and exclusivity; second, to select design elements that reflect the taste and aroma of chestnut honey; and third, to create a harmonious combination of color, shape, and fonts that would make the gift not only attractive but also memorable.
Research: The research involved analyzing the honey market and its unique flavor properties. The task was to come up with a concise name that resonates with the project and ideas for its implementation. This included searching for references and mockups for the work.
Inspiration: The chestnut tree has long been a green symbol of Kyiv. In spring, one can endlessly admire its white and pink candle-like blossoms, and in autumn, delight in gathering its shiny, lacquered fruits. Few in the world produce honey from chestnut flowers. This uniqueness inspired the creators of the brand to craft a truly special product.
Every detail — from the name to the label design — was carefully thought out to create a sense of comfort, warmth, and a return home. Thus, chestnut honey became not just a product, but a piece of Kyiv, offering sweet memories and a chance to feel spring again, no matter where you are.
Project Duration: The idea started to take shape at the end of January 2025. In early February 2025, a market and competitor analysis was conducted. The selection of references and sketching of logo options took three days. Logo development took one day. The search for mockups and design rendering took three days.
Operation Flow: A gift with chestnut honey is suitable both for a loved one and a business partner. It tells a story of nature, the city, and the craftsmanship invested in its creation.
Thus, chestnut honey is a meaningful gift that brings warmth, health, and a piece of the Ukrainian soul.
Image Credits: Implementation, idea, design Inna Kovalenko