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Forest Spring Ippakkjar ta' Flixkun tal-Ilma by Sheng Jin, Chao Yang and Wenqi Wu

Forest Spring Ippakkjar ta' Flixkun tal-Ilma by Sheng Jin, Chao Yang and Wenqi Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż in Disinn tal-Ippakkjar Competition Category.


BronżIppakkjar· 2026

Forest Spring Ippakkjar ta' Flixkun tal-Ilma

by Sheng Jin, Chao Yang and Wenqi Wu

Client: Communication University of Zhejiang

Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż Winner in Ippakkjar Category

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The Design

About Forest Spring Ippakkjar ta' Flixkun tal-Ilma

Forest Spring huwa disinn ta' ppakkjar għall-ilma fil-fliexken. It-tikketta hija bbażata fuq il-karattru Ċiniż sen, li jfisser foresta, li jiġi ttrasformat f'pajsaġġ bl-inka. Puplesiji kaligrafiċi, gradazzjoni tonali u kuntrast spazjali jevokaw muntanji, siġar u vitalità naturali f'forma waħda. Il-kompożizzjoni ġiet irfinata f'format vettorjali u kkalibrata għal riproduzzjoni konsistenti fl-istampar. Il-flixkun trasparenti jesa' 500 millilitru u għandu għatu li jinfetaħ b'tidwira. Id-disinn jesprimi purità u armonija bejn in-nies u n-natura.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż

Forest Spring Ippakkjar ta' Flixkun tal-Ilma huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż ħafna mogħti lil disinji eċċellenti ddistingwuti mill-kreattività, l-ingenwità u l-għaqal. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Bronż huma xogħlijiet bi ħila biżżejjed u kreattivi b'mod impressjonanti li jawtentikaw l-esperjenza vasta, l-immaġinazzjoni u l-ħila ta' riżorsi tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Forest Spring Ippakkjar ta' Flixkun tal-Ilma ikun oġġett imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub, notevolment professjonali u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Bronż jinkorporaw l-aħjar prattiki fl-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija u huwa eċċellenti fl-attenzjoni għad-dettalji. Forest Spring Ippakkjar ta' Flixkun tal-Ilma jissodisfa l-ħtiġijiet b'mod eċċellenti, imiss ix-xewqat, jinċanta s-sentimenti u jattira l-kurżità.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The chinese character "sen" (forest) symbolizes forest and nature. This design transforms the character into a chinese ink landscape, using brushwork and spatial contrast to evoke mountains and vitality. Rooted in the philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature, it expresses ecological coexistence and reflects the pure, natural essence of "forest spring."
Dimensions & Packaging
bottle 65 mm diameter x 210 mm height, 500 ml capacity, neck 28 mm pco 1881
material food grade pet, wall thickness 0.25 to 0.35 mm
label area 190 mm x 60 mm wrap around
cap hdpe tamper evident
net weight 12 to 14 g bottle, 2 g cap
secondary package 400 mm x 270 mm x 220 mm, 24 bottles per corrugated carton
Tags
Chinese character design, forest symbolism, water ink landscape, typography innovation, eco-conscious branding
Production Technology
The design was realized through structural deconstruction of the character "sen," examining stroke proportion and spatial hierarchy to reconstruct it as a landscape form. digital ink-wash simulations replicated xuan paper diffusion and tonal gradation. The composition was refined in vector format for scalability and brand application, then color-calibrated with cmyk optimization to ensure consistency across print and packaging production.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was transforming the Chinese character "sen" into a visually compelling landscape while preserving its legibility and cultural meaning. internally, balancing historical calligraphy aesthetics with modern brand storytelling required careful study of traditional ink techniques and symbolism. externally, constraints included digital reproduction limits, printing technology, and material properties, which demanded iterative testing and refinement to ensure both artistic integrity and practical manufacturability.
Research
Type of research: design-driven cultural study. Objective: explore how Chinese characters can convey ecological and brand values. methodology: visual analysis and typographic experimentation. Data collection/tools: ink painting simulations, digital sketching, surveys on perception. participants: 30 viewers and design experts. results: "sen" effectively communicates nature and purity. Insights: integrating traditional aesthetics enhances brand storytelling and fosters eco-conscious design, impacting society and sustainable product perception.
Inspiration
Inspired by the ecological symbolism of the Chinese character "sen" (forest), this project explores how typography embodies environmental philosophy. Drawing from traditional chinese ink landscape aesthetics and harmony between humanity and nature, the design transforms a character into a spatial visual narrative. The research integrates calligraphic structure, ink composition, and brand communication strategies to express the natural purity and sustainable values of "forest spring."
Project Duration
The project started in August 2025 in Hangzhou and finished in October 2025 in Hangzhou
Operation Flow
The bottle is easy to use: simply twist off the cap to pour or drink. Its ergonomic shape fits comfortably in hand, while the transparent body allows users to see the water level. the label’s visual design guides the eye to the brand and emphasizes purity. Lightweight and durable, the bottle is easy to carry, stack, and store, ensuring convenience and a premium experience while maintaining a natural, eco-conscious impression.
Team Members
Designer: sheng jin
Designer: chao yang
Designer: wenqi wu
Designer: yangyang lou
Designer: jianzhong yang
3d model: darong lin
Director: hui zeng

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