Sprouties Primary Function: Chizindikiro cha Mtundu by Studio Matte is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zolengeza, Kutsatsa Malonda ndi Kulumikizana Competition Category.
BronzeZolengeza· 2026
Sprouties Primary Function: Chizindikiro cha Mtundu
by Studio Matte
Client: Studio Matte
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zolengeza Category
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About Sprouties Primary Function: Chizindikiro cha Mtundu
Book Text: Sprouties ndi mtundu wa udzu wa amphaka wochokera kumunda, womwe uli ndi njira yotumizira yoyang'ana kwambiri pa unyinji wa zakudya zopatsa thanzi ndi kuonekera poyera kwa unyolo wopereka. Ndi mtundu woyamba kupereka udzu watsopano ndi wokoma wa amphaka mu Uae. Kuchoka pa zizolowezi zakale za makampani a ziweto, chizindikiro chowoneka chimagwiritsa ntchito lingaliro la Chuma cha Chilengedwe, kusakaniza zobiriwira zakuya ndi mtundu wa kirimu woyenerera ndi chizindikiro chapadera. Chithunzi cha mphaka chabisika mu chilembo cha i. Chofunika kwambiri cha ntchitoyi ndi phukusi lake la ntchito ziwiri: chikwama chomangidwa chobowoledwa chomwe chimasanduka chinthu chokongoletsera chosavuta cha nyumba zamakono mukatsegula.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Sprouties Primary Function: Chizindikiro cha Mtundu ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Sprouties Primary Function: Chizindikiro cha Mtundu akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Sprouties Primary Function: Chizindikiro cha Mtundu amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Sprouties is the UAE's first farm-to-cat hydroponic wellness system, delivering live, nutritious greens directly to consumers. It solves the problem of moldy, stagnant retail pet grass by offering fresh, specialized formulas. The identity features a Natural Luxury aesthetic with a custom logotype and a thoughtful packaging system. This innovative structure uses a perforated sleeve that transforms into a minimalist home decorative element, hiding the soil and tray.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Boxes are 17.2 x 12.3 x 21 cm.
Recyclable cardstock.
Pantone print system - Tags
- pet, cat, wellness, premium, natural, feline, grass
- Production Technology
- The design followed a Diverge and Converge methodology. During the Diverge phase, we prototyped various structural shapes to accommodate hydroponic growth and feline interaction. In the Converge phase, we utilized Adobe Illustrator for bespoke icon development. Recyclable cardstock was selected for the outer sleeve. The Functional Branding air holes were precision die cut into the brand’s cat head icon, balancing technical ventilation needs with visual identity.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was designing a living package that must remain in a consumer's home for over 14 days. Creating a structure that provides root ventilation (air holes) without compromising the premium feel was a technical hurdle. We overcame this by integrating the brand's cat icon into the functional die-cuts. Another challenge was the sensitive branding balance, ensuring the brand was recognizable during unboxing while remaining subtle enough to act as a decorative rather than commercial object, once the top sleeve is removed.
- Research
- Type: Market Gap and User Experience Research. Objectives: To eliminate mold risks in commercial pet grass. Methodology: Supply chain analysis and veterinary collaboration. Tools: Prototyping and shelf-life testing. Participants: Feline caregivers and veterinary specialists in the UAE. Results: Identified that traditional retail storage leads to nutrient depletion. Insights: High-tier consumers prefer "quiet" branding that integrates with home decor. Impact: Created a new direct-to-consumer category that prioritizes freshness as a non-negotiable health benefit.
- Inspiration
- The project was inspired by the broken supply chain of the pet wellness market in the UAE, where stagnant shelf life compromised product safety. The visual language was inspired by the Natural Luxury concept, moving away from loud, primary-colored pet tropes toward a sophisticated palette that mirrors modern interior design. The core inspiration was the feline ritual: the quiet, instinctive joy a cat finds in nature, translated into a convenient, urban-friendly "unboxing" experience.
- Project Duration
- 6 months, France and UAE
- Operation Flow
- The user journey begins with a farm-to-door delivery of a sealed, living product. To activate the experience, a perforated strip is pulled to remove the top protective sleeve. This reveals the vibrant, pre-grown greens while leaving the lower base intact as a permanent decorative sleeve that conceals the internal tray. This two-part system ensures that the "messy" elements of hydroponic growth remain hidden, allowing the product to function as a clean, minimalist guest in the home for its 14-day lifespan.
- Team Members
- Creative Direction, Branding and Packaging Design: Cansu Dagbagli Ferreira
Icon Design: Didem Dagbagli
Motion Design: Murat Kaan Ozturk
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