Dashi Egg Sand Mahi Tuatahi: Kōpaki Kai by Yuta Takahashi

Dashi Egg Sand Mahi Tuatahi: Kōpaki Kai by Yuta Takahashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Takai Competition Category.

ParahiTakai· 2021

Dashi Egg Sand Mahi Tuatahi: Kōpaki Kai

by Yuta Takahashi

Client: WTNB coffee & studio in the HOUSE

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Takai Category

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The Design

About Dashi Egg Sand Mahi Tuatahi: Kōpaki Kai

Kupu Pukapuka: Ko Dashi Egg Sand he kōpaki kai-mauatu mō tētahi hanawiti omelette Hapanihi. Kua tāia te pepa kōpaki ki tētahi whakaahua o te tapahanga o te hanawiti, e whakaatu ana i te ngāwari me te āhua-hanga-ā-ringa mā te āhua taratara i whakaaroa. Ko ngā tae waituhi e tohu ana i ngā hēki, te ranu me te kikorangi moana o te toa. Kua hangaia te pouaka mai i te pepa kraft kāre i whakameatia, kua whakaritea kia āhei ki te aukati wai me te hinu, kāore he kirihou, kāore he kiriata. Ka whakatuwherahia te pepa kōpaki, ka huri te kōpaki hei oko whakaatu i te rīhi. Ko te whāinga kia whakarangatira ake i te wheako kai katoa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Dashi Egg Sand Mahi Tuatahi: Kōpaki Kai te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Dashi Egg Sand Mahi Tuatahi: Kōpaki Kai he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Dashi Egg Sand Mahi Tuatahi: Kōpaki Kai i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: A package design used for Japanese Omelette Sandwich meant for takeout. The soft wrapping paper and the illustrations on it are reminiscent of the gentle taste and texture of food. The moment one opens the package, it becomes a piece of tableware that displays the dish. The package has been enhanced from mere food container to a tool that enriches the eating space in order to immerse oneself in the food experience from the moment the product is first seen to the moment one is done eating.
Dimensions & Packaging: Wrapping paper: 366.7mm x 222.3mm
Front sticker: 76.2mm x 63.5mm
Side sticker: 88.9mm x 15.9mm
Card: 139.7mm x 69.9mm
Box: 165.1mm x 114.3mm x 48.2mm
Tags: Branding, Packaging, Wrapping paper, Box, Sandwich, Abstract, Pattern, Japan
Production Technology: The ink is an original mix, expressing the color of eggs, secret sauce, and ocean blue, the color for the client's store. The box is made of unbleached kraft paper with water and oil resistant processing that doesn't use plastic or film materials, aiming to reduce its environmental impact. The package includes many items such as wrapping paper, message cards, lids, the boxes themselves, and two stickers, but the selection and processing of materials have resulted in an amazing cost performance.
Design Challenge: The necessary elements for an aesthetic culinary experience can also be thought of in takeout food. From the moment one looks at the package, they can image an impression, texture, tenderness, and taste of the dish. They're conscious of designs that improve the value of the dish and gives them a sense of excitement. In popular cooking packages, the pursuit of cost performance was also an important research factor.
Research: All sorts of takeaway food containers from the market were surveyed. He took the container and had dining experiences with them. He realized then that the main function of the takeout package was putting the product inside and taking it home; the function of experiencing an impression of the food was omitted. The taste of a dish can change depending on the plate. As COVID-19 has increased takeout consumption, he felt the need for a package that would ensure meals weren't simply consumed.
Inspiration: This design was born from the idea of how to express the goodness of the contents in the package. The wrapping paper has the illustration of a Sandwich's cross-section. The illustration expresses softness, the ready-made and handmade feel of the Sandwich, venturing to leave an impression of roughness. In addition, the gentle wrapping paper is also linked to the process of cooking the Japanese Omelette. The consumer can then imagine the contents and the chef from the package.
Project Duration: This project started in June 2020 in Iyo Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, and ended in December 2020. Package production began in December 2020 and ended in January 2021. The product has been on sale since February 2021.
Operation Flow: Designed to facilitate cooking and communication. When the wrapping paper, which gives the impression of softly enveloping the dish, is opened, a first look reveals the contrast between the bright blue claire printed on the back and the dark brown of the box. Its form brings parties and picnics to mind. It has been thought up with improving the act in mind of having a special and enjoyable meal, rather than reluctantly filling the hunger.
Team Members: Art Director: Yuta Takahashi
Designer: Yuta Takahashi
Assistant: Miyuki Hino
Photographer: Yuta Takahashi
Image Credits: Image 1: Photographer Yuta Takahashi, 2021
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Optional Image 4: Photographer Yuta Takahashi, 2021