Kotori Anbalaj Zanmòrèt by Shun Kudo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Bwonz in Dezayn Anbalaj Competition Category.

BwonzAnbalaj· 2023

Kotori Anbalaj Zanmòrèt

by Shun Kudo

Client: Kotori

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Anbalaj Category

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The Design

About Kotori Anbalaj Zanmòrèt

Kotori se yon konsepsyon anbalaj pou yon zanmòrèt Japonè ki pote yon mesaj pèsonèl. Non Kotori a konbine mo Japonè yo Kotoba, ki vle di mo, ak Omamori, ki vle di zanmòrèt. Yon senbòl zwazo reprezante yon pijon vwayajè ki delivre epi pwoteje mesaj la. Sachè zanmòrèt la fèt ak bwoka Nishijin tise nan Kyoto. Sachè a poze nan yon bwat bwa paulonya ki gen yon kousen bwa tankou pay ki sanble ak yon nich zwazo, epi bwat la fèmen ak yon bandwo orijinal. Yon ti kat lèt kenbe mo ki ekri yo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

Kotori Anbalaj Zanmòrèt se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Kotori Anbalaj Zanmòrèt pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Kotori Anbalaj Zanmòrèt satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: I believe that "words" received from a loved one are like a good luck charm. When you feel down, when you are hurt, when you want to cry, when you need someone's support, just remembering a word from a loved one is enough to encourage you. We have created a product that allows you to feel the presence of your loved ones right next to you at any time by using their words as a charm.
Dimensions & Packaging: Japanese Charm
(W40mm x H80mm)
KOTORI's main bag for charm. The fabric is woven in Nishijin, Kyoto.
Outer box
(W63mm x H104mm x D35mm)
A paulownia wood box in which the charm bag is stored. The paulownia box is fastened with KOTORI's original obi.
Letter Card
(W29mm x H45mm)
(W29mm x H45mm) A form and card for writing a message.
Tags: Japanese Charm, Package, Letter Set,
Production Technology: The design uses a paulownia wood box in a shape that allows the Japanese charm to be carefully stored. And inside of the box is made of a wooden straw-like cushion material to resemble a bird's nest in conjunction with the symbolic bird. The charm is gently stored on top of it. The fabric of Japanese charm is made of Nishijin brocade produced in Kyoto, giving it an elegant feel.
Design Challenge: The culture of letting words function as "OMAMORI"(charm) does not currently exist in Japan. However, the world is full of "words. New words are born every day and are lost with the fashion, and people seem to be always on the lookout for what kind of words have credibility. Among all these words, the words that never change are the core words from "precious people. In this age of information overflow, I feel that words should function as "something to believe in" that cannot be shaken by anything.
Research: Words have a mysterious power. They can change your life with a single word. However, in today's daily information overflow world, I feel these precious words have become buried. The development of the Internet has overflowed us with so much information, and changes in communication tools have changed how words are used. Therefore, we decided to create a "product to protect precious words" to prevent them from being buried. This charm is to protect words, and at the same time, it is to create a connection between people. We want to create a future where people can continue to feel connected to others without feeling lonely. We believe that relationship is what makes people happy.
Inspiration: The name "Kotori" is a cross between the Japanese words "Kotoba"(word) and "Omamori"(charm).' We interpreted the bird that delivers the word as a carrier pigeon and designed a symbol to impress it. The symbol suggests that it is a being that delivers and protects the word.
Project Duration: The project was started in October 2018, based in Tokyo, and opened to the public around April 2019.
Operation Flow: After entering a message on the service website, the purchaser will receive an Japanese charm with a letter enclosing that message. Please send the Japanese charm with this important message to your loved ones.
Patents: ISSHO inc.
Image Credits: Shun Kudo