East Bloom Theeverpakking by Jiaqi Ding is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Brons in Verpakkingsontwerp Competition Category.
BronsVerpakking· 2026
East Bloom Theeverpakking
by Jiaqi Ding
A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Verpakking Category
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About East Bloom Theeverpakking
East Bloom is een verpakkingsontwerp voor instant gevriesdroogd theepoeder. De vorm is gebaseerd op het traditionele Chinese jaden zegel, inclusief de vierkante basis en knop, en is afgewerkt in zachte macaronkleuren. Het hoofdmateriaal is voedselveilig polypropyleen. De onderkant van de doos is voorzien van een in diepdruk gegraveerd merkmotief, waardoor de verpakking ook als stempel kan worden gebruikt. Een genest doossysteem biedt combinaties van 8 tot 60 capsule-eenheden. Dankzij het vierkante profiel verzamelt het poeder zich langs de binnenhoeken voor gecontroleerd uitschenken.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Brons
East Bloom Theeverpakking 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. East Bloom Theeverpakking 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. East Bloom Theeverpakking bevredigt schitterend behoeften, raakt verlangens, charmeert gevoelens en spreekt de nieuwsgierigheid aan.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- East Bloom instant freeze dried tea powder set adopts a square jade seal form combined with fresh macaron color tones, establishing a new visual identity for contemporary Chinese style tea beverages. The design conveys the elegance associated with Eastern culture while using vibrant color contrasts to reflect the lightness typical of small volume tea packaging.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 24.87 mm x 24.87 mm x 24.17 mm
- Tags
- Tea Powder Packaging, Seal Form, Macaron Colors, New Chinese Aesthetics, Intaglio Technique, China Chic Design
- Production Technology
- The packaging uses food grade PP as the primary material, suitable for storing instant freeze dried tea powder. The base of the box features an intaglio engraved pattern of the brand motif. The package functions not only as a container but also as a usable stamp.
- Design Challenge
- A central challenge of the design was translating the solemn symbolism of the jade seal in Eastern culture into a lighthearted, modern consumer product, specifically a tea set appealing to young female users, without appearing rustic or generic. Achieving this balance between cultural gravity and commercial accessibility defined the core of the design process.
- Research
- The jade seal form enhances product distinctiveness and memorability, functioning as a visual anchor that facilitates recognition within the saturated landscape of new media content. This reflects the commercial strategy of the designer, extending beyond purely visual aesthetics.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the new Chinese aesthetic movement within the context of China chic culture, the design extracts the geometric form of the traditional jade seal, including its square base and knob structure, and incorporates it into tea packaging. The use of macaron colors tempers the formal weight of the seal form, balancing cultural depth with a modern, youthful character.
- Project Duration
- The project began in Xi An in May 2024, was completed in May 2025, and was first exhibited at the Shanghai International Design Week in June 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The product employs a nested box system, offering multi-unit combinations ranging from 8 to 60 individual capsule units. The outer and inner boxes share the same materials and design details, differing only in size. The outer box opens from the top, while the inner box opens from the bottom to facilitate pouring. Unlike conventional round packaging, the square form allows the tea powder to naturally collect along the inner corners, enabling more controlled and orderly dispensing.
- Team Members
- Jiaqi Ding
- Image Credits
- Jiaqi Ding
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