Iced Hop Gin Iepakojums by Michael Held is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Bronzas balva A' Design Award in Iepakojuma dizains Competition Category.

BronzasIepakojums· 2025

Iced Hop Gin Iepakojums

by Michael Held

Client: Michael Held

Bronzas balva A' Design Award Winner in Iepakojums Category

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The Design

About Iced Hop Gin Iepakojums

Džina garša, kas radīta ar apiņu un piparmētru infūziju, atspoguļojas tā vizuālajā identitātē. Sasalušs apiņu čiekurs kopā ar uzmanīgi vērojošu pūci iztver dzēriena svaigo, vēso būtību. Mētras dominance atspoguļojas ārējā iepakojumā ar zilo krāsu toņiem un stilizētiem ledus ziediem. Šī aukstā, tīrā tēma turpinās matētā stikla pudelē, kur metāliska etiķete pastiprina ledaino iespaidu. Smalki sarmas raksti un sniegpārslu akcenti ir izcelti reljefā uz virsmas, stiprinot svaiguma tēmu. Katrs elements atbalsta džina atsvaidzinošo raksturu.

The Recognition

About the Bronzas balva A' Design Award

Iced Hop Gin Iepakojums ir Bronzas balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, ļoti prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir izciliem dizainiem, kas izceļas ar radošumu, atjautību un viedumu. Bronzas ieguvēji ir pietiekami prasmīgi un pārsteidzoši radoši darbi, kas apliecina to dizaineru plašo pieredzi, iztēli un izdarību. Sagaidāms, ka Iced Hop Gin Iepakojums būs augsti vērtēts, apbrīnots un cienīts priekšmets, ievērojami profesionāls un inovatīvs. Šis ar Bronzas balvu apbalvotais dizains iekļauj labāko praksi mākslā, zinātnē, dizainā un tehnoloģijās un izceļas ar uzmanību detaļām. Iced Hop Gin Iepakojums lieliski apmierina vajadzības, skar vēlmes, valdzina jūtas un piesaista zinātkāri.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The frozen hop cone paired with a mystic owl visually reflects the gin's unique flavor profile, dominated by spicy hops and refreshing peppermint. The coolness of mint shapes the overall impression, mirrored in the outer packaging with cool blue tones and ice flowers. This frosty theme extends to the frosted glass bottle, with a metallic label enhancing the icy feel. The recurring owl emblem adds a sense of freshness and determination, highlighting the gin's direct, strong taste.
Dimensions & Packaging: 72 mm x 72 mm x 193 mm
Tags: Gin, Infused, iced, owl, hop,
Production Technology: In cooperation with the founder, we created the Gin packaging totally from scratch including the material mix. Through these well-chosen and simple materials like the frosted glass and the reflective label the design visually prepares the customer for the upcoming fresh and crisp taste experience.
Design Challenge: At first, I experimented with different bottle types i.e. brown beer bottles with crown caps or bow closure. Also, I went for a green color theme for the label with classical Blackletter typography. This has led to, a direction of traditional Franconian craft beer design. The idea of peppermint infusion was not directly visible.
Research: Not applicable
Inspiration: The packaging is inspired by handcrafted beer using design elements often seen in craft brewing, like the detailed image of a hop cone. This connects to the idea of quality and care in making the product, similar to how craft beers are made. The frosted glass bottle and metallic label add to this handmade feel, showing that the gin, like craft beer, is made with attention to detail and tradition.
Project Duration: The project began in November 2023 and was completed in March 2024. The selection of a suitable mix of materials was especially challenging, as the small production volume meant that an attractively priced paper had to be used for the label and outer packaging.

The gin is produced in a small town in Franconian Switzerland and is sold purely locally in the farm store of the small fruit farm.
Operation Flow: The fine feel of the velvety, smooth bottles with their fine structure is reminiscent of the feathers of an owl. The asymmetrical label design visually highlights the unconventional character.
Team Members: Michael Held
Image Credits: Images: Photographer tm studios visuelle medien GmbH, 2024.