Vitto Tuakiri Waitohu by Atlante Srl is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Pānui Hokohoko, Whakatairanga me te Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero Competition Category.

HiriwaPānui Hokohoko· 2026

Vitto Tuakiri Waitohu

by Atlante Srl

Client: Atlante Srl

A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Pānui Hokohoko Category

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The Design

About Vitto Tuakiri Waitohu

He waitohu kai Itāriana a Vitto i whakawhanakehia mō te mākete o Piritene me tētahi huarahi ataata o ēnei rā. Kua wehe takune te hoahoa mai i ngā tikanga tuawhenua, tuku iho hoki e kitea whānuitia ana i ngā waitohu kai Itāriana. Engari, ka whakamahia te tae kanapa, te whakaahua māmā me te momotuhi mārama hei whakapuaki i te kaha, te ngahau me te mahana kare ā-roto, ka hangaia he tuakiri hou, e taea ana te whakamahi mō ngā mahi o ia rā.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Vitto Tuakiri Waitohu te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Vitto Tuakiri Waitohu he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Vitto Tuakiri Waitohu he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Vitto is a vibrant Italian food brand for the UK market, designed to balance the craft of premium branding with the accessibility of an everyday essentials product. Its bold colour-coded system, expressive illustration style and playful typography create strong shelf impact, standing out from traditional, rustic competitors, by celebrating Italian passion, lightness and conviviality, to suit modern families.
Tags: Vibrant Italian food brand, Bold and shelf-impact packaging, Contemporary Mediterranean lifestyle, Playful and expressive visual identity, Colour-led brand system, Modern and accessible Italian cuisine, Convivial and feel-good food culture
Design Challenge: The main challenge was interpreting Italian food culture beyond clichés, transforming a deeply rooted collective memory into a contemporary visual language. The project involved questioning what “Italianity” represents today and redefining it as an evolving cultural narrative rather than a fixed aesthetic code.
Research: The research behind Vitto aimed to reinterpret Italian food culture as a visual identity capable of travelling across borders. We studied the rituals of everyday Italian kitchens, the warmth of shared meals and the vibrant tones of Mediterranean ingredients, analysing how these elements shape a collective perception of “Italianity.” Through colour studies, typographic exploration, and illustration development, we translated these cultural codes into a contemporary graphic system that balances authenticity and accessibility. The result is a distinctive identity that preserves the emotional richness of Italian heritage while adapting it to modern lifestyles, demonstrating how cultural tradition can evolve into a scalable design language with tangible impact on business positioning, consumer perception, and contemporary brand design.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by the convivial spirit of Italian food culture and its deep emotional connection to family, community and togetherness. The design draws from traditional Italian ingredients, everyday meals and the joy of shared dining, translated into a fun, accessible aesthetic suited to contemporary lifestyles.
Project Duration: The project began in 2021 with its initial launch in Japan, establishing the brand’s first international presence. In 2023 the range was significantly expanded, marking a key phase of creative and strategic development. In 2024 Vitto entered the UK market, where the latest evolution of the brand identity was finalised and implemented.
Operation Flow: Vitto’s identity was built as a joyful, contemporary food world where colour and simplicity guide every choice. Each pack blends bold hues with playful ingredient illustrations, creating a clear, friendly visual language across categories. In the final range, the unified geometry, vibrant palettes and appetising product focus express a brand that feels upbeat, accessible and instantly recognisable on shelf
Patents: Trademark 2023 Atlante Srl