Press Release
A' Design Award in Packaging Design Goes to Blue Lagoon Iceland Packaging by Zu Hao Zhang - K Laser Design Lab
The international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Zu Hao Zhang - K Laser Design Lab for packaging design
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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ Blue Lagoon Iceland Packaging by Zu Hao Zhang - K Laser Design Lab, designed for K LASER Design Lab., has been granted the A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Blue Lagoon Iceland Packaging
Blue Lagoon Iceland is a packaging series for a skincare line inspired by the Icelandic landscape. The base material is transparent holographic paper with a Fresnel lens effect. A holographic transfer film is applied to the paper stock, creating fully recyclable Fresnel lens paper. The graphics are printed in CMYK and white to build layers of color. The watercolor artwork and the lens effect together add depth and a pearlescent shimmer. The series covers seven products, from a hydrating spray to a lip balm.
About Zu Hao Zhang - K Laser Design Lab
Director of K Laser Design Lab., with the vision of " Transforming holographic experiments into surreal visual inspirations", he works closely with the team of creative minds, innovators, and collaborators at Design Lab. to collaborate with creatives and brands to explore the endless possibilities in the universe of holography. Over the years, their work has also been published on Behance Moodboard, Victionary PALETTE mini 08, Paris Packaging Week, Packaging of the World, and World Brand Design Society etc.
Award Record
Zu Hao Zhang - K Laser Design Lab is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Packaging Design Award
The A' Packaging Design Award is an international packaging competition that recognizes outstanding packaging designs by talented packaging designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to packaging designers, graphic designers, branding agencies and product manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include bottles, boxes, cans, pouches, tubes and cartons. The awarded packaging designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/packaging
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/160976
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/160976
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!160976
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/354430
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://designlab-kl.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Blue Lagoon Iceland Packaging
- Function
- Packaging
- Category
- Packaging Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Dodger Blue, Light Gray, Dark Cyan, Cornflower Blue and Teal
- Images
- 5
- Client
- K LASER Design Lab.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Zu Hao Zhang - K Laser Design Lab
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #160976
Credits
- Team
- Curtis Ju and ZuHao Zhang
- Image Credits
- K LASER Design Lab, 2024
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The graphics seamlessly marry sustainability with modern aesthetics, encapsulating the essence of this iconic destination through the fluidity of watercolors. The packaging integrates transparent holographic base material with Fresnel lens effect, enhancing both depth and pearlescent shimmering reminiscent of the tranquil azure waters and the mineral-rich surroundings.
- Inspiration
- Unveiling Blue Lagoon Iceland, a rejuvenating skincare line drawing inspiration from the captivating allure of the timeless Icelandic landscape, connecting users to experience the cohesive visual narrative of a skincare ritual.
- Realization and Technology
- Transparent holographic paper with a Fresnel lens effect is used as the base material. The holographic transfer film is applied to the paper stock to create the Fresnel lens effect, resulting in fully recyclable Fresnel lens paper. The graphics are then printed onto the Fresnel lens paper using CMYK and white (W) to achieve layers of color. The result is a combination of the fluidity of layered watercolors with the depth of the lens effect.
- Specifications
- Hydrating Spray: 210mm*60mm*60mm Hydrating Toner: 180mm*60mm*60mm Hydrating Essence: 120mm*60mm*80mm Hydrating Lotion: 150mm*60mm*60mm Hydrating Cream: 120mm*90mm*60mm Hydrating Eye Serum: 90mm*60mm*60mm Hydrating Lip Balm: 60mm*60mm*60mm
- Keywords
- Blue Lagoon, Iceland, Fresnel Lens, Holographic, Transparent, K LASER Design Lab, Skincare, Packaging Design, Packaging Concept, Cosmetics