Moutai 1935 Involucrum Vini Ardentis by Chengdu Wanjiazu Technology Co., Ltd

Moutai 1935 Involucrum Vini Ardentis by Chengdu Wanjiazu Technology Co., Ltd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Praemium A' Design Award Aureum in Designatio Involucri Competition Category.

AurumInvolucrum· 2024

Moutai 1935 Involucrum Vini Ardentis

by Chengdu Wanjiazu Technology Co., Ltd

Client: Kweichow Moutai-Flavor Series Spirits Marketing Co., Ltd.

Praemium A' Design Award Aureum Winner in Involucrum Category

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The Design

About Moutai 1935 Involucrum Vini Ardentis

Moutai 1935 est involucrum spiritus destillati Sinensis e provincia Guizhou. Lagoena vitrea figuras anaglypticas in fundo rubro gerit, scaenas aureas venditorum salis et mercaturae vini ardentis in oppido Moutai ostendens. Figurae picturis vulgaribus Sinensium traditis inspiratae sunt. Tres circuli undularum aurearum in umero lagoenae exsculpti sunt. Superficies anaglyptica aspersione vitreae politurae perficitur, quae prehensionem et tactum meliorat. Operculum ex mixtura zinci structura dentiformi frangenda utitur ad falsificationem impediendam. Capsa donaria e charta compacta reciclabili et biodegradabili facta est.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Aureum

Moutai 1935 Involucrum Vini Ardentis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aureum, honoris amplissimi formis primi ordinis, mirabilibus et praestantibus dati. Victores Aurei sunt opera valde nova, provida et splendida, quae ingenium, sapientiam et peritiam auctorum suorum referunt. Exspectatur Moutai 1935 Involucrum Vini Ardentis inventum laudatissimum, inclinationes creans et monumentale fore, quod pretium inauditum afferat. Haec forma Aureo praemio victa est incepto mirabile et honoratum, quod fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovet. Moutai 1935 Involucrum Vini Ardentis cupiditatem vehementem excitat, studium accendit, ingenium creandi fovet et capit.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Moutai 1935, a classic Chinese distilled spirit from Guizhou province, showcases its cultural essence through the packaging design that embraces the concept of inheriting the essence and bearing in mind the classic. On the bottle, the relief patterns stand out against a backdrop of Chinese red, unfolding a golden scroll of ancient salt sellers buying and savoring liquor in Moutai town. The bottle shoulder is embossed with circular ripples that symbolize time, regional identity, and labour.
Dimensions & Packaging: product dimensions,230 mm x 85 mm x 85 mm
Tags: Moutai, Chinese distilled spirits, Chinese paintings, Relief patterns, Packaging
Production Technology: The gift box of Moutai 1935 is made from environmentally friendly, recyclable and biodegradable chipboard.
The bottle is crafted from the type of glass commonly used for Chinese distilled spirits. And the patterns on the bottle have been enhanced with a glaze spray to heighten the overall visual appeal.
The zinc alloy cap features an innovative broken dentiform structure as an anti counterfeit measure.
Design Challenge: The key challenge lay in injecting novelty into the colour scheme of Chinese red and gold, which is commonly seen in the packaging designs for Chinese distilled spirits, and ultimately creating a classic and distinguished image for Moutai 1935. To this end, the bottle uses a muted shade of red as the background hue, exuding a profound vibe. And the inclusion of Chinese genre paintings seamlessly melds the Chinese distilled spirit with stories, imbuing Moutai 1935 with a vibrant cultural essence.
Research: After thorough market research, the design team discovered that packaging designs for Chinese distilled spirits often look very similar and lack originality. Few highlight the history and quality of Chinese distilled spirits, and the cultural heritage of the product itself. Recognizing this gap, the design for Moutai 1935 delves into its historical context and regional traits, and further conveys them via traditional Chinese painting art to offer consumers a glimpse into Chinese liquor culture.
Inspiration: The bottle features the illustrations inspired by traditional Chinese genre paintings, vividly portraying the salt transport of Guizhou and liquor commerce scenes. These visuals highlight the historical significance of Moutai. The three circles of golden ripples on the bottle shoulder mirror the annual rings which represent the passage of time, the Chishui River as the water source of Moutai, and the terraced fields emblematic of the diligence and artisan spirit of Guizhou people.
Project Duration: The design and development of this project started in Chengdu, in November, 2020. It was introduced to the market in Guizhou, in January, 2022.
Operation Flow: The text and patterns on the bottle both feature a relief design and are enhanced with a glaze spray. This not only increases friction to prevent slipping when held, but also provides a pleasant touch and aesthetic allure.
Team Members: Chengdu Wanjiazu Technology Co., Ltd
Chengdu Sanhui Longhe Advertising Design Co., Ltd
Jing 'an Jia(General Manager& Design Director)
Yi Huang(Designer)