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Vegetable Box Iepakojums by Kikumi Yoshida

Vegetable Box Iepakojums by Kikumi Yoshida is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Bronzas balva A' Design Award in Iepakojuma dizains Competition Category.


BronzasIepakojums· 2025

Vegetable Box Iepakojums

by Kikumi Yoshida

Client: Hagata Farm

Bronzas balva A' Design Award Winner in Iepakojums Category

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The Design

About Vegetable Box Iepakojums

Dizains pārveido dārzeņus par mākslu, kas dzimusi no augsnes, iesaistot sajūtas caur to izskatu un aromātu. Motīvs, ko iedvesmojusi saule, atspoguļo burkāna šķērsgriezumu, simbolizējot saikni starp devēju un saņēmēju. Šis dizains prezentē pazīstamus dārzeņus jaunā un radošā veidā. Etiķetes ir izgatavortas no materiāliem, kas saglabā iepakojuma integritāti, ļaujot to izmantot atkārtoti pēc dāvināšanas. Šī pārdomātā pieeja pastiprina dārzeņu uztveramo vērtību, padarot tos nozīmīgākus kā dāvanas un padziļinot pieredzi gan devējam, gan saņēmējam.

The Recognition

About the Bronzas balva A' Design Award

Vegetable Box 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 Vegetable Box 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. Vegetable Box 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
Vegetables are envisioned as "art born from the soil," engaging our senses through their appearance and aroma. The design motif, reminiscent of the sun, symbolizes a cross-section of a carrot, fostering connections between giver and receiver. This initiative reintroduces familiar vegetables in a novel light. The labels are made from materials that do not harm the packaging, allowing use after gifting. This approach enhances the value of the vegetables, making them a more meaningful gift.
Dimensions & Packaging
300 mm (w) x 235 mm (d) x 70 mm (h)
Tags
gift, package design, farmer, vegetable, foil stamping
Production Technology
This gift box is designed primarily to hold carrots and other root vegetables. Before creating the design, we carefully examined the carrots from various angles and chose a paper that highlights their vibrant colors. To enhance the visual appeal, we applied transparent foil stamping on the top surface, creating a symbol that resembles a sun, inspired by the cross-section of a carrot. The interior of the box features a deep gray color, accompanied by brand description text that articulates the brand concept. This thoughtful design not only showcases the beauty of the vegetables but also communicates the essence of the brand effectively.
Design Challenge
The value of carrots in the market is very low. The concept and difficult part of the project was to break that common sense and appeal to consumers by adding new value to the taste, beauty, and bounty of carrots and vegetables.
Research
The motif printed on the top of the box is a cross section of a carrot, which is a schematic representation of the sun. The cross section of the carrot shows multiple tissues beautifully aligned. It is the parts of the carrot that are usually overlooked that have universal beauty.
Inspiration
Through extensive meetings in the fields, we gained insight into the farm owner's passion for vegetable farming and the intricacies of his production. This experience revealed that vegetables are not merely visually appealing; they possess a charm that engages the senses. This realization has greatly enhanced the brand's identity and improved the product's appeal, positively influencing consumer perception and reinforcing its market presence.
Project Duration
The project began in 2022 in Niihama, Ehime, Japan, and won the Grand Prix at that year's Creators Club Ehime Awards, as well as the Packaging Category Award and the Prefectural Citizens' Judging Award.
Operation Flow
Carrot leaves will be used as part of the cushioning material in this package. This way, the unique texture of the vegetable can be felt. In addition, a special label that does not damage the material of the box allows it to be used as a durable and beautiful box that can be used even after gifting.
Image Credits
#1:Designer Kikumi Yoshida, Kuuche design,Photographer Keijiro Ando,vegetable box,2023.

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