Kazuo Fukushima and Haruka Takeuchi · CLIENT: Dali Foods
The Snack packaging rebranding transforms the visual identity of Haochidian, a well established Chinese snack brand. The design emphasizes a modern, playful approach with bold typography, a smile icon symbolizing joy, and floating visuals that highlight the crispy texture. Unique color palettes differentiate each flavor for easy recognition and strong shelf appeal. Embossed details and spot UV printing add a tactile, premium touch, enhancing consumer engagement. Balancing tradition and modernity, the packaging appeals to both loyal and younger consumers.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- The Snack packaging rebranding project presents a fresh identity for Haochidian, a well known Chinese snack brand. The initials Hcd offer a modern and international touch, while a smile icon next to the logo represents happiness and friendliness. Floating visuals of biscuits and ingredients highlight the crispy texture and quality. Bold typography, embossed details, and color coded flavors enhance visibility and create a dynamic shelf presence.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Paper box : Width 270mm x Depth 185mm x Height 65mm
PVC : Width 90mm x Depth 60mm - Tags
- Haochidian, Snack Packaging, Rebranding, Crispy Biscuit, Modern Design, Bold Typography, Flavor Differentiation, Premium Snack
- Production Technology
- The packaging uses offset printing with spot UV and embossing techniques to highlight the logo and key visuals. These tactile elements enhance the premium feel of the design. High quality cardboard was selected for its durability and ability to maintain product freshness. A color coded design system distinguishes each flavor, improving recognition for consumers.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was to create a contemporary brand identity for Haochidian without losing its established character. Research on consumer behavior emphasized the importance of bold, engaging visuals and tactile design elements. Balancing the brand’s heritage with modern aesthetics required thoughtful design decisions to ensure functionality and consistency across various packaging formats.
- Project Duration
- The project started in May 2022 and finished in January 2023 in Shanghai.
- Operation Flow
- First, analyze the market and understand the current situation
Next, perform target analysis to verify what kind of design consumers want.
Third, brand analysis, analyze how it has advantages over competing products.
Fourth, develop creative ideas.
Fifth, Start the design. Make it an original design.
Sixth, sample check, color check, etc.
Finally, check the finished product. - Research
- Analysis of luxury supermarkets where products are sold.
Competitive analysis in internet sales.
Analysis of targets in the market.
Package analysis of the Japanese market. - Inspiration
- The project was inspired by the goal of rejuvenating Haochidian, a beloved snack brand with over a decade of history. The design aims to connect tradition with modernity, appealing to a younger, style conscious audience while preserving the brand’s heritage. The smile icon symbolizes joy, while vibrant colors and floating elements bring energy and freshness to the brand image.
- Image Credits
- Photographer: Zhu Jie
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Dali Foods
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