Foogo Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishwa by Jiwon Jung

Foogo Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishwa by Jiwon Jung is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma in Igishushanyo cy'Ipaki Competition Category.

IcyumaIpaki· 2025

Foogo Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishwa

by Jiwon Jung

Client: Hongik University

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma Winner in Ipaki Category

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The Design

About Foogo Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishwa

Foogo ni igitekerezo cy'ipakishwa cyatewe ubwihangano n'amakamyo yo guteka ibiryo mu Bukoreyiya, kigaragaza ubwigiharanira, kwimuka byoroshye, n'igishushanyo cyoroshya abakoresha. Gifite imiterere nk'ikamyo gito cyo guteka ibiryo, kirenga ipakishwa gakondo z'amasanduku kugira ngo cyerekane umwuka w'ibiryo byo mu muhanda mu Koreya. Kirimo ubwoko butandukanye bw'amakamyo—ikaravan, van, na remore—kifata ubwiza buteganye bw'ibiryo by'umuco wa Koreya. Igikoresho cyo gufata gishobora kuvamo congera ku kwimurwa byoroshye no gukoresha byoroshye. Mu guhuriza ibintu gakondo n'iyerekana rigezweho, Foogo itanga ubunararibonye bwimbitse kandi ikora nk'ikiraro cy'umuco, isangira inkuru n'amarangamutima y'ibiryo byo mu Koreya.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Foogo Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishwa ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Foogo Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishwa biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Foogo Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishwa yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Foogo is a packaging experience inspired by diverse Korean food truck styles, emphasizing originality and portability. Unlike conventional box packaging, Foogo is designed as an intuitive food truck shape, reflecting the identity of Korean soul food. It incorporates various truck types like caravans, vans, and trailers, capturing Korean street food’s dynamic essence. And detachable handle enhances convenience, while Foogo bridges tradition and modernity, creating an immersive visual experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: Signature Truck Package: 80mm × 140mm × 100mm
Caravan Package: 70mm × 120mm × 80mm
Trailer Package: 210mm × 75mm × 135mm
Inner Package: 75mm × 45mm × 95mm
Homemade Mix Package: 100mm × 50mm × 165mm
Tags: Korean street food, food truck packaging, soul food, snack branding, interactive packaging, cultural experience, mobile street food, K-food design
Production Technology: Foogo is made with eco-friendly paperboard, ensuring lightweight durability. Precision die-cutting maintains structural stability, while offset printing with matte and gloss coatings enhances texture. A foldable design allows easy assembly, and a reinforced detachable handle ensures convenience. The manufacturing process prioritizes sustainability and efficiency, creating packaging that is both aesthetic and practical, aligning with modern eco-conscious design trends.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was translating the food truck experience into functional packaging while ensuring stability. Traditional box structures lacked authenticity, requiring prototyping and material refinement. Balancing cultural authenticity with global appeal was another challenge. Foogo overcame these hurdles by merging design functionality with emotional storytelling, creating a visually engaging and immersive representation of Korean soul food.
Research: This study examines how packaging enhances cultural storytelling in consumer experiences. Research analyzed the global appeal of K-food, the emotional connection to nostalgic snacks, and how interactive packaging influences perception. Surveys and prototypes confirmed that culturally immersive designs enhance engagement. Foogo’s food truck-inspired packaging was developed from these insights, ensuring a meaningful and relatable experience for international audiences.
Inspiration: While traditional Korean cuisine like bibimbap and bulgogi is globally recognized, Korean soul food remains largely unknown. Street snacks like gamja hotdog, egg bread, and dalgona are more than just food—they hold cultural significance and nostalgia. Foogo was inspired by Korean mobile food stalls and trucks, recreating the excitement of holding a warm snack on a cold day. The packaging captures this authentic street food experience, making Korean soul food accessible worldwide.
Project Duration: The project started in Seoul in February 2024 and was completed in Seoul in November 2024.
Operation Flow: Foogo’s unboxing simulates purchasing from a real food truck. The opening mechanism resembles a serving window, enhancing the authenticity of the experience. A detachable handle ensures portability, making it easy to carry. Design elements such as food truck signage create a realistic street food ambiance. Foogo is not just packaging—it is a storytelling tool, engaging consumers in a multi-sensory experience that extends beyond taste.
Patents: This work is all original images not copyrighted.
Team Members: Design Director : Jiwon Jung
Image Credits: This work is all original images not copyrighted.