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Ankodoki Чихэрлэг шошны вэлэ by Fumiko Okazeri

Ankodoki Чихэрлэг шошны вэлэ by Fumiko Okazeri is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Хүрэл шагнал in Савлагааны дизайн Competition Category.


ХүрэлСавлагаа· 2026

Ankodoki Чихэрлэг шошны вэлэ

by Fumiko Okazeri

Client: KINOSHITASEIAN Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Хүрэл шагнал Winner in Савлагаа Category

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The Design

About Ankodoki Чихэрлэг шошны вэлэ

Энэ баглаа боодлыг Японы эртний уламжлалт шошны зуурмаг үйлдвэрлэгчийн гаргасан ёкан бүтээгдэхүүний цувралд зориулан бүтээсэн юм. Ёканы уламжлалт үнэ цэнийг хадгалахын зэрэгцээ энэхүү баглаа боодол нь зузаан, хүнд хэлбэрийн уламжлалт загвараас салан гарчээ. Энэ нь дурсамжтай боловч энгийн загвартай бөгөөд дулаахан, ойр дотно мэдрэмжийг төрүүлж, чихрийн органик бөгөөд энгийн амтанд төгс нийцдэг. Вагаши чихэрт танил бус хүмүүст хүртэл сайшаагдан хүлээн авагдсан бөгөөд Япон болон гадаадад өндрөөр үнэлэгдэж, олон шагнал хүртсэн юм.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Хүрэл шагнал

Ankodoki Чихэрлэг шошны вэлэ нь A' Design Award Хүрэл шагналын ялагч бөгөөд бүтээлч чанар, овсгоо, цэцэн ухаанаараа ялгарсан шилдэг загварт олгодог маш нэр хүндтэй хүлээн зөвшөөрөлт юм. Хүрэл ялагчид бол хангалттай ур чадвартай, гайхалтай бүтээлч ажил бөгөөд зохион бүтээгчдийн өргөн туршлага, төсөөлөл, самбаатай байдлыг баталдаг. Ankodoki Чихэрлэг шошны вэлэ нь өндөр үнэлэгдсэн, биширсэн, хайрласан зүйл, мэдэгдэхүйц мэргэжлийн, шинэлэг байх болно гэж хүлээгддэг. Хүрэл шагнал хүртсэн энэ загвар нь урлаг, шинжлэх ухаан, загвар, технологийн шилдэг туршлагыг шингээж, нарийн ширийнд анхаарал хандуулснаараа тод юм. Ankodoki Чихэрлэг шошны вэлэ хэрэгцээг гайхалтай хангаж, хүслийг хөндөж, сэтгэл хөдлөлийг байлдан дагуулж, сониуч занг татдаг.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
While preserving the authentic value of traditional yokan, this design redefines the conventional image of heavy packaging. By incorporating hand-drawn ingredient illustrations and vivid visuals, it creates a friendly, casual impression that evokes both nostalgia and warmth. The additive-free, naturally colored taste is conveyed through an organic expression, appealing even to audiences unfamiliar with wagashi.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 30 mm x Depth 18 mm x Height 82 mm
Tags
Casual style, watercolor illustration, organic concept, reinterpretation of tradition, Japanese sweets, modern wagashi, natural texture, cheerful experience
Production Technology
Each individual package uses coated cardboard designed to withstand contact with liquid yokan during production. For the gift box, a refined, subdued color palette was selected to convey dignity as a present. While maintaining an elegant atmosphere, the vivid visual impact revealed upon opening enriches the experience, transforming the moment of enjoying traditional Japanese sweets into a special, delightful occasion.
Design Challenge
The project initially focused on ohagi, a fresh confection of bean paste and glutinous rice. However, issues of short shelf life and waste posed significant risks. Leveraging expertise in yokan, we proposed shifting from a five-piece to a ten-piece concept. With yokan’s year-long shelf life, the plan evolved into developing eight varieties. Though production volume and time demands were challenging, the result was a vibrant and distinctive lineup.
Research
We purchased yokan from long-established to newly opened confectioners, analyzing packaging design, its relation to taste, and structural details. Inspiration was also drawn from other wagashi and even Western sweets. The study revealed the need to address both individual enjoyment and gift-giving. Thus, adjustments such as edge treatments of illustrations when boxed and fine refinements were applied to elevate overall quality.
Inspiration
This project originated when a long-established bean paste manufacturer, primarily engaged in OEM production, launched its own brand. Entering the BtoC market represented a significant challenge, particularly in contemporary Japan where Western confectionery is more favored. The key issue was how to effectively reach younger generations less familiar with traditional Japanese sweets.
Project Duration
This private label store opened on May 30, 2024.
Operation Flow
In social gatherings, the assortment of yokan varieties encourages lively communication, as guests enjoy choosing and sharing different flavors together. Since every type is made without additives, they can be enjoyed safely and with peace of mind by children and families alike.

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