Vintagience Kemasan Botol Sake by Hisamichi Kasai

Vintagience Kemasan Botol Sake by Hisamichi Kasai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Kemasan Competition Category.

PerakKemasan· 2024

Vintagience Kemasan Botol Sake

by Hisamichi Kasai

Client: Shunbin inc.

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Kemasan Category

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The Design

About Vintagience Kemasan Botol Sake

Vintagience adalah desain kemasan untuk sake Jepang vintage yang dimatangkan menggunakan metode ilmiah. Bentuk botolnya mengingatkan pada botol obat antik, yang menghubungkan proses pematangan dengan ilmu pengetahuan. Gradasi berpendar pada label, yang dihasilkan melalui pencetakan prisma, mengekspresikan perpaduan antara tahun-tahun yang panjang, metode pematangan ilmiah, dan ketelatenan sang pembuat sake. Huruf-hurufnya dicetak dengan foil stamping, sementara simbol dan jarum jam dibuat dengan teknik emboss. Jarum jam melambangkan perjalanan waktu yang terus berlangsung selama proses pematangan. Kotak kakunya menggunakan foil holografik yang berubah warna sesuai sudut pantulan cahaya.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Vintagience Kemasan Botol Sake adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain kelas atas yang indah dan mengesankan. Pemenang Perak adalah karya yang sangat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan keahlian, bakat, dan ketajaman luar biasa para desainernya. Vintagience Kemasan Botol Sake diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, etalase keahlian, sangat profesional, dan sangat inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini adalah penemuan yang sangat menonjol dan dikagumi yang bermanfaat bagi dan memajukan batas-batas seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi. Vintagience Kemasan Botol Sake adalah kreasi yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif, dan memercikkan keheranan dan kekaguman.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This vintage sake is aged using scientific methods by a sake brewery in Iga (a ninja village in Japan). Sake of various qualities are aged, and the flavors of different storage methods are monitored. Changes in flavor caused by water pressure and vibrations are meticulously analyzed in pursuit of flavors not found in conventional aged sake. The design aims to challenge unexplored territories of sake by fusing the aging process with science, to create and develop a new sake culture.
Dimensions & Packaging: Bottle size: 100mm (W) x 224mm (H) x 69mm (D)
Box size: 132mm (W) x 239mm (H) x 103mm (D)
Tags: Sake, Japanese Sake, Vintage Sake, Package design
Production Technology: To beautifully showcase the gradient on the label, a special printing technique called prism printing was used to create a luminous effect. The letters are all foil-stamped, and the symbol mark and clock hands are embossed to create a sense of luxury. The rigid box uses holographic foil that changes color depending on the angle from which light hits it, expressing the design concept of "gradation of aging."
Design Challenge: For the sake breweries, they found it challenging to convey the value of their excellent quality aged sake, which had been aging for decades. To solve this, we devoted much time on developing our brand. We focused on how Japanese aged sake was crafted based on scientific principles and developed the brand concept "Vintage x Science." This concept allowed us to create a design that can convey the product's value.
Research: The conventional design of Japanese sake typically features a tall 720ml bottle with labels bearing the brand name written in Japanese calligraphy. We aimed to break away from such stereotypes and pursue a new form of sake. We strive to enrich the value of Japanese sake by creating an innovative design that overturns the traditional image of Japanese sake, developing bottles that embody our concept, using sophisticated typography, and utilizing visual expressions that evoke the mystery of aging.
Inspiration: To encapsulate the aging process and science, we opted for a bottle reminiscent of antique medicine bottles. The gradation on the label embodies the unpredictable changes that occur in aging. It represents the blend of long years, scientific aging methods, and the brewer's passion. The clock hands symbolize the continuous passage of time during the aging process. The design incorporates Japanese aesthetics into the product's name and the symbol, which is inspired by traditional patterns.
Project Duration: This brand launched in Iga, Japan, in November 2023.
Operation Flow: This vintage sake, presented in elegant packaging, offers a special moment when poured slowly into a glass after uncorking. Whether enjoyed during a meal with loved ones at a restaurant or while relaxing alone at home, it's perfect for any occasion. It pairs well with various meat and fish dishes, enhancing the dining experience.
Patents: Trademark: 2023 Carrier Car Service Co., Ltd.
Team Members: Creative Director: Hisamichi Kasai
Art Director: Hisamichi Kasai
Designer: Hisamichi Kasai
Project Manager: Hisashi Kobayashi
Producer: Takahide Toyonishi
Planner: Kenji Nakajima
Copywriter: Aki Kamei
Photographer: Katsumi Nakao, Yoshihiro Yamamoto
Image Credits: Shunbin Co., Ltd.