Cacao Odyssey Verpakkingsdoos by Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd.

Cacao Odyssey Verpakkingsdoos by Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in IJzer in Verpakkingsontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerVerpakking· 2025

Cacao Odyssey Verpakkingsdoos

by Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd.

Client: Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Verpakking Category

12,319

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #166876

Visit Site View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Cacao Odyssey Verpakkingsdoos

Cacao Odyssey is een verpakkingsdoosserie voor pure chocoladerepen. Vier dozen presenteren vier thema's: Oorsprong, Verspreiding, Globalisering en Duurzaamheid. Elk thema is gekoppeld aan een smaak: klassiek, zeezout, bes en munt. Culturele motieven uit verschillende regio's en tijdperken, zoals Azteekse hiërogliefen en Europese mozaïeken, illustreren het verhaal van cacao. De verticale doos meet 100 bij 100 bij 148 millimeter en houdt de repen rechtop voor gemakkelijke toegang en duidelijke presentatie. Er wordt gebruikgemaakt van gerecycled papier met niet-toxische inkten en coatings.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Cacao Odyssey Verpakkingsdoos is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Cacao Odyssey Verpakkingsdoos wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Cacao Odyssey Verpakkingsdoos wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The packaging for this chocolate series focuses on the concept of Cacao Odyssey, reflecting the richness and evolution of the cacao culture through four themes: Origin (Classic Dark Chocolate), Spread (Sea Salt Dark Chocolate), Globalization (Berry Dark Chocolate), and Sustainability (Mint Dark Chocolate). By employing a narrative approach and integrating cultural elements from various regions and eras, it visually presents the journey of cacao, offering consumers a unique cultural experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: product dimensions, 100 mm x 100 mm x 148mm
Tags: Chocolate packaging, Cacao culture, Four themed boxes, Narrative design, Recycled paper
Production Technology: Made from eco-friendly recycled paper, including recycled ultra white paper (176g for the outer packaging and 352g for the inner packaging) and 1200g recycled paperboard, this design exemplifies a circular approach to resource use, helping minimize environmental impact. Even the inks and coatings used are non toxic and harmless, ensuring both safety and environmental friendliness throughout the entire lifecycle.
Design Challenge: A key challenge was integrating rich cultural connotations to the packaging without compromising its aesthetic appeal and practicality, aiming to create a deeper connection and interaction between the product and consumers. With four distinct themes, the packaging enhances its cultural depth by visually communicating cacao culture. Moreover, the vertical box design, both compact and exquisite, not only enhances how the product is displayed but also boosts user interaction.
Research: The packaging design centers on cacao beans as its core motifs, and seamlessly integrates distinctive cultural elements from different eras and regions. For instance, the Origin theme features Aztec hieroglyphs and botanical motifs like cacao trees, while the Spread theme reflects the classic elegance of European mosaics. These designs create a compelling visual narrative, guiding consumers through a journey through time to explore the rich evolution of cacao culture.
Inspiration: Each theme reflects its unique cultural background and flavor profile. The Origin theme connects the primal flavor of Classic Dark Chocolate to the ancient mystique of South American Aztec civilization. The Spread theme harmonizes refined European artistry with the rich, complex flavor of Sea Salt Dark Chocolate. The Globalization theme uses bold color contrasts to reflect the fruity vibrancy of Berry Dark Chocolate. The Sustainability theme features green to complement the cool mint flavor.
Project Duration: This design and development of this project started at Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd. in June 2024. It was introduced to the Chinese market in November 2024.
Operation Flow: The packaging features a vertical box design, with chocolate bars standing upright inside. This form not only enhances accessibility but also creates an elegant, effective display. Each box is crafted to be compact and exquisite, making it perfect as both decoration and a thoughtful gift. This design adds value to the product and enhances the consumer experience, encouraging interaction and engagement.
Team Members: Ting Lv, Jisong Liu, Changjiang Zeng