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D'Caramel Patisserie Merkidentiteit, Verpakkingsontwerp by Olha Takhtarova

D'Caramel Patisserie Merkidentiteit, Verpakkingsontwerp by Olha Takhtarova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Brons in Grafisch, Illustratie en Visuele Communicatie Ontwerp Competition Category.


BronsGrafisch· 2025

D'Caramel Patisserie Merkidentiteit, Verpakkingsontwerp

by Olha Takhtarova

Client: Sot B&d

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Grafisch Category

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The Design

About D'Caramel Patisserie Merkidentiteit, Verpakkingsontwerp

D'Caramel Patisserie is een merkidentiteit en verpakkingsontwerp gecreëerd voor een banketbakkerij. Het systeem omvat een logo, handgetekende illustraties, patronen en dozen in drie formaten. Zachte pastelkleuren en gedetailleerde tekeningen van desserts en botanische motieven brengen het handgemaakte karakter van de producten tot uiting. De bluebonnet-bloem van Texas is toegevoegd als lokale referentie. De dozen zijn gemaakt van hoogwaardig karton met offsetdruk en een matte afwerking. Nauwkeurige stansvormen zorgen voor eenvoudige assemblage en bescherming van de kwetsbare gebakjes.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

D'Caramel Patisserie Merkidentiteit, Verpakkingsontwerp is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Brons, een hoogst prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan uitstekende ontwerpen die zich onderscheiden door creativiteit, vindingrijkheid en scherpzinnigheid. Winnaars in Brons zijn ruimschoots vaardige en opvallend creatieve artefacten die de grote ervaring, verbeelding en het vernuft van hun ontwerpers bevestigen. D'Caramel Patisserie Merkidentiteit, Verpakkingsontwerp wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerd, bewonderd en gekoesterd object te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Brons heeft gewonnen, verwerkt de beste praktijken in kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie en is uitstekend door zijn aandacht voor detail. D'Caramel Patisserie Merkidentiteit, Verpakkingsontwerp bevredigt schitterend behoeften, raakt verlangens, charmeert gevoelens en spreekt de nieuwsgierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Logo design, custom drawings, packaging design, and pattern creation all contributed to D'Caramel Patisserie's complete brand identity in this project. The outcome is a consistent and polished system where beautiful font, pastel hues, and detailed hand-drawn pictures emphasise the artisan aspect of the brand. Every box is visually interesting and functionally built, therefore enhancing the premium product experience.
Dimensions & Packaging
Large Box: 335mm x 254mm x 89mm
Medium Box: 203mm x 203mm x 108mm
Small Box: 105mm x 102mm x 106mm
Tags
logo design, illustration, pattern, packaging design, patisserie, pastry, bakery,
Production Technology
Made of premium cardboard, the D'Caramel Patisserie packaging guarantees durability and protection for fragile pastries. Offset printing on the boxes produces sharp, vivid pastel hues and intricate hand-drawn pictures. To improve the general visual beauty, a matte finish is used for a gentle, polished tactile sensation. Exact die-cutting and folding processes are employed to provide a sleek, functional structure that enables simple assembly and a seamless unboxing experience.
Design Challenge
The difficulty was to combine all design elements—logo, graphics, patterns, and packaging—into one smooth, sophisticated brand presence. The answer called for a balance of visual richness and clarity to guarantee aesthetic harmony across several box sizes. Integrating regional symbolism subtly into the pattern without overpowering the design demanded a nuanced approach to layout and detailing.
Research
High-end patisserie branding and color psychology were the subjects of in-depth studies meant to influence consumer impressions. Emotional impact was assessed using hand-drawn drawing techniques, which were finally selected for their genuine, handmade quality. Market comparison verified that simple design and pastel hues increase the sense of product value in the luxury dessert category.
Inspiration
Inspired by the beauty of handmade desserts and the spirit of artisanal patisserie, the design pulls from actual pastries and botanical features. Texas's bluebonnet flower incorporation gives it a local cultural flavor. This impact directed the development of intricate designs and the soft, pastel color palette that conjures warmth, elegance, and attention.
Project Duration
April 2024, Texas, US - July 2024, Texas, US
Operation Flow
Designed for simplicity and convenience, the packaging guarantees products are safe and attractively presented. The unfolding structure supports an easy and elegant reveal of the dessert inside. Each component—from the illustrated pattern to the logo placement—was carefully considered to guide customer attention and enhance the tactile experience.

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