A Moment of Joy Brennevinsemballasje by Weijun Xu

A Moment of Joy Brennevinsemballasje by Weijun Xu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Bronse in Emballasjedesign Competition Category.

BronseEmballasje· 2026

A Moment of Joy Brennevinsemballasje

by Weijun Xu

Client: Weijun Xu

A' Design Award i Bronse Winner in Emballasje Category

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The Design

About A Moment of Joy Brennevinsemballasje

A Moment of Joy er et emballasjedesign for brennevin inspirert av plommeblomsten, et symbol på motstandskraft og subtilitet. Flasken er laget av gjennomsiktig glass, formet gjennom en høytemperatur ettstykks støpeprosess som skaper glatte og sammenhengende buede overflater. Korken er laget av samme materiale og har en plommeblomstform som viderefører flaskens form. Den gjennomsiktige flaskekroppen avslører væsken inni og bryter lys og skygge. Ytteresken er laget av miljøvennlig papir med diskré preging. Den minimalistiske formen forener østlig billedspråk med moderne design.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronse

A Moment of Joy Brennevinsemballasje er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. A Moment of Joy Brennevinsemballasje forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. A Moment of Joy Brennevinsemballasje tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Centered on the principle of "Less is More", this design blends the form of the plum blossom with transparent materials to create a light and dynamic visual language. The seamlessly integrated bottle cap and body combine Eastern imagery with modern minimalist styles, offering a fresh aesthetic expression of liquor packaging. The overall design is fresh and elegant, catering to young consumers' pursuit of relaxation and ritual in drinking moments.
Dimensions & Packaging: Bottle Dimensions: Height 206mm (Max. Diameter: 77mm)
Packaging Dimensions: Height 253mm * Length 106mm * Width 106mm
Tags: Minimalist aesthetics, plum blossom, transparent bottle, flowing light and shadow, one-piece molding, Eastern imagery
Production Technology: The bottle is formed using transparent glass through a high-temperature one-piece molding process, ensuring smooth and continuous curved surfaces. The cap, made from the same material, features a plum blossom shape that extends the bottle form. The outer box applies eco-friendly paper with a subtle embossing technique, enhancing tactile depth while minimizing redundant decoration elements.
Design Challenge: The challenge is how to convey the form and essence of the plum blossom while preserving the imagery of negative space central to Eastern aesthetics through a minimalist bottle. Eliminating refined carvings and symbolic motifs, the bottle uses subtle curvatures and the interplay of light and shadow to form an elegant, dynamic plum blossom-featured shape. This approach ultimately achieved the goal of "simple form, rich meaning," striking a balance between visual expression and cultural depth.
Research: This project focuses on the integration of Eastern culture and modern aesthetics, aiming to explore visual expressions for liquor packaging in aspects of youthfulness and emotional resonance. The design responds to contemporary consumers' demand for simplicity, restraint, and emotional connection through the synergy of form, material, and interplay of light and shadow.
Inspiration: Inspired by the plum blossom, a symbol of resilience and subtlety, the design conveys the idea that drinking is like savoring one's own life. It embodies that one will experience ups and downs of life and gain reconciliation eventually, culminating in a blossoming after truly knowing oneself. Clean lines outline the flower, while the transparent bottle reveals the graceful movement of the liquid within. This design evokes a softer, more intimate emotional resonance.
Project Duration: The project finished in December 2024 in Guiyang.
Operation Flow: The transparent bottle allows the liquor to flow like a scene within its undulating contours, refracting subtle play of light and shadow as the lighting changes. As drinkers raise the cup, they slow down and immerse themselves in the liquid, the form, and their own emotions — creating a highly ritualistic and meaningful interaction experience.
Team Members: Weijun Xu
Image Credits: Weijun Xu