Sergio Dalla Riva Te Mahi Matua: Te Whakapaita Kawhe by Olha Takhtarova

Sergio Dalla Riva Te Mahi Matua: Te Whakapaita Kawhe by Olha Takhtarova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Takai Competition Category.

RinoTakai· 2025

Sergio Dalla Riva Te Mahi Matua: Te Whakapaita Kawhe

by Olha Takhtarova

Client: Sot B&d

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Takai Category

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The Design

About Sergio Dalla Riva Te Mahi Matua: Te Whakapaita Kawhe

Kuputuhi Pukapuka: Ko Sergio Dalla Riva he hoahoa whakapaita mō ētahi momo hua kawhe, tae atu ki ngā pēke kawhe tūkohu, ngā kōpaki, ngā pēke iti me ngā pouaka kapa. Ka whakakotahitia he papamuri pango kikorangi ki te tā reta kōura me ngā tohu tae-toru o Itāria hei whakaatu i te taonga tuku iho me te kounga. Ka tohu ngā tae motuhake i ia momo ranunga, ā, kei muri kē te tuhi i tētahi tūtohi hātepe reka, tētahi āwhata kaha tunu me ngā tohutohu whakaputa waina. He mea hanga ngā kōpaki ki te rauemi ngāwari papa-maha, ā, ko ngā pouaka kapa he mea hanga ki te kāri pepa māro. Ka whakamahia te tā offset, te whakaoti UV-ā-wāhi me te tā kōura wera.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Sergio Dalla Riva Te Mahi Matua: Te Whakapaita Kawhe te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Sergio Dalla Riva Te Mahi Matua: Te Whakapaita Kawhe he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Sergio Dalla Riva Te Mahi Matua: Te Whakapaita Kawhe mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Sergio Dalla Riva's coffee package design combines ageless Italian charm with contemporary sophistication. A matte black backdrop signifies quality and legacy; the Italian tricolor and gold typeface accentuate this. Blend-specific accents, and instructive material for coffee enthusiasts, the package is not only visually striking but also informative. Every component—from layout to font to picture—supports the premium nature and legacy of the brand.
Dimensions & Packaging: Coffee Bag: 120 mm x 60 mm x 230 mm
Pouch: 100 mm x 10 mm x 120 mm
Sachet: 80 mm x 5 mm x 100 mm
Box for Capsules: 120 mm x 45 mm x 125 mm
Tags: coffee, packaging, black, packaging design
Production Technology: To guarantee longevity and product safety, Sergio Dalla Riva's packaging is made of premium laminated flexible materials for pouches and stiff cardboard for capsule boxes. With a matte finish to reflect elegance, the design uses offset printing for clarity and vivid colour reproduction. While UV spot finishing increases visual contrast and tactile appeal, hot foil stamping in gold emphasises important features like the brand name and anniversary mark.
Design Challenge: The key difficulty was to honor Sergio Dalla Riva's legacy while catering to contemporary coffee consumers. The design had to reflect both heritage and creativity. We created a consistent identity that functions across several packaging kinds by balancing narrative with clarity. It emphasizes mix variations without compromising oneness. The design honors a 50-year legacy while looking forward by integrating visual elegance, pragmatic structure, and educational material.
Research: This design was created by us looking at consumer behaviour connected to luxury coffee items, color associations, and legibility across various print media. Studies verified that black and gold represent legacy and luxury. Another major emphasis was visual consistency across product formats. Based on consumer desire for product knowledge and traceability in contemporary specialty coffee markets, informational components including charts and origin information were included.
Inspiration: Inspired by Sergio Dalla Riva's 50-year tradition and strong ties to Italian coffee culture, the packaging Our goal was to design a contemporary visual homage to this legacy. Reflecting both grandeur and authenticity, drawing from classic Italian aesthetics, the use of multicolored components, elegant serif typeface, and black and gold accents. The design also features the title "Maestro del Caffè" and the founder's signature, which adds a narrative, personal touch.
Project Duration: Italy 2023
Operation Flow: Every packaging style—from ground coffee bags to capsules—was meant to strike a balance between form and use. While the material's structural strength guarantees freshness, the matte texture and color accents provide great shelf presence. A thorough taste profile chart, roast strength scale, and brewing instructions on the reverse help to make product selection interesting and easy.