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Chillwild Spring Ensems d'Erbas Aromaticas by Zilian Li - Ambiwishes

Chillwild Spring Ensems d'Erbas Aromaticas by Zilian Li - Ambiwishes is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Bronze in Dissènh d'Embalatge Competition Category.


BronzeEmbalatge· 2025

Chillwild Spring Ensems d'Erbas Aromaticas

by Zilian Li - Ambiwishes

Client: ChillWild

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Embalatge Category

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The Design

About Chillwild Spring Ensems d'Erbas Aromaticas

Chillwild Spring es un ensems d'erbas aromaticas concebut per de rituals de benèstre quotidians. La bóstia conten 16 sachets d'erbas monodòsis embalats individualament e una tassa de ceramica facha a la man, formada coma un nos de bambó. La bóstia exteriora minimalista aficha un logotipe estampat en relèu 3D en papièr d'aur, amb una tèxtura discreta en repotz, e de jòcs de lutz e d'ombra cambiants qu'evocan de fuèlhas en movement. Totes los materials son sens plastic, incluent de papièr reciclable e de sachets de tè en fibra de blat d'Índia d'origina vegetala. L'esmalh verd degradat de la tassa suggerís lo bambó en creissença. Aqueste concèpcion religa los principis tradicionals de la medecina chinesa amb la vida urbana modèrna.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Chillwild Spring Ensems d'Erbas Aromaticas a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze, una reconeissença plan prestigiosa acordada a de designs excellents que se destrian per la creativitat, l'engenh e la finessa. Los ganhaires del Bronze son d'artefactes largament abils e sorprenentament creatius que provan la vasta experiéncia, l'imaginacion e l'engenhositat de lors designers. S'espèra que Chillwild Spring Ensems d'Erbas Aromaticas siá un objècte fòrça considerat, admirat e estimat, notablament professional e innovant. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze integra las melhoras practicas de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia e es excellent per son atencion al detalh. Chillwild Spring Ensems d'Erbas Aromaticas satisfa esplendidament los besonhs, toca los desirs, encanta los sentiments e interèssa la curiositat.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Chillwild reimagines herbal wellness by integrating traditional Chinese medicinal principles with modern lifestyles. Rooted in the philosophy of food as medicine, it offers a convenient yet culturally rich experience. The minimalist packaging features dynamic light and shadow patterns that evoke a sense of nature and calm. All materials are plastic free and FSC certified. A bamboo-joint ceramic cup, symbolizing seasonal renewal, adds a poetic touch to everyday wellness rituals.
Dimensions & Packaging
Outer packaging dimensions: Width 332 mm x Depth 100 mm x Height 80 mm. The box contains 16 individually sealed herbal sachets and one handcrafted ceramic cup. Each sachet is single serve, vacuum sealed, and placed in an inner paper drawer tray for protection and organized presentation. All materials are biodegradable and plastic free.
Tags
Sustainable Packaging, Bamboo Joint Cup, Ceramic Material, Dynamic Light and Shadow, 3D Green Foil Process, Gradient Green Glaze, Herbal Wellness, Spring Awakening, Plastic Free, Eastern Aesthetics
Production Technology
The packaging uses recyclable paper, biodegradable materials, and plant based corn fiber tea bags to ensure a plastic free solution. A 3D foil stamped logo forms a subtle embossed texture that interacts with light. The bamboo joint cup is produced with traditional ceramic methods and modern glaze techniques, using a gradient green glaze that diffuses upward to resemble the natural growth of spring bamboo.
Design Challenge
The challenge was to merge aesthetics with the brand wellness philosophy, making the packaging both visually appealing and meaningful. A minimalist approach integrates natural elements such as tree shadows and bamboo motifs to create an open and balanced feel. A soft color palette and light interactions enhance the design, capturing Eastern aesthetics and the essence of renewal.
Research
The research began with interviews and surveys targeting young urban professionals, revealing common issues such as fatigue, insomnia, and anxiety. These insights informed the formulation of herbal blends using principles from traditional Chinese medicine, guided by the philosophy of food as medicine. The design integrates elements like bamboo, garden shadow play, and seasonal symbolism to reflect cultural roots while addressing modern wellness needs.
Inspiration
Inspired by the renewal of spring, the resilience of bamboo, and the balance found in traditional tea culture, this design translates natural elements into a contemporary visual language. Light and shadow effects mimic the shifting qualities of spring sunlight, while the gradient green glaze reflects the energy of growing bamboo. The minimalist aesthetic and the brand signature greater than symbol express growth, harmony, and mindful living.
Project Duration
Design of the project began in October 2024 and be completed in December 2024.
Operation Flow
The outer box opens like a gift, revealing individually sealed herbal packs arranged in orderly rows, inviting a sense of calm and ritual. As light hits the textured surface, shifting shadows mimic leaves in motion, creating a dynamic visual experience. The greater than symbol on the box guides the eye forward, subtly suggesting progress and wellbeing. Each element encourages users to slow down, reconnect with nature, and embrace wellness with intention.
Patents
Copyright belong to Nichousha Shanghai Health Technology Co., Ltd., ChillWild Lichun Limited Edition, 2024.
Team Members
Branding: Zilian Li
Creative: Yuzhou Wu
Materials: Xiaoyu Lu
Ceramics: Qin Zi
Image Credits
Copyright belong to Ambiwishes Technology

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