Marlenka Embalaža by David Kantor is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje embalaže Competition Category.

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Marlenka Embalaža

by David Kantor

Client: Marlenka International s.r.o.

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Embalaža Category

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The Design

About Marlenka Embalaža

Prenova embalaže Marlenka temelji na čistem, prepoznavnem oblikovanju, ki zagotavlja močno prisotnost na policah in jasno razlikovanje v celotni produktni paleti. Sistem embalaže je zasnovan tako, da zajema različne torte in sladice na osnovi medu, pri čemer uporablja strukturiran pristop za razlikovanje okusov, formatov in velikosti. Premijska vizualna estetika povečuje privlačnost izdelka, medtem ko inovativni materiali in napredne tehnologije tiskanja zagotavljajo izjemno kakovost. Prefinjena zasnova ne izboljšuje le izkušnje potrošnikov, temveč tudi krepi identiteto blagovne znamke Marlenka in njen tržni položaj.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Marlenka Embalaža je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Marlenka Embalaža se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Marlenka Embalaža sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The project for Marlenka's honey cake packaging redesign focuses on a clean, strong design that ensures clear differentiation on shelves and within the product range. The packaging covers a variety of cakes and honey desserts with a system to distinguish flavors, types, and sizes. High-quality visual enhances the product's appeal, while innovative materials and precise printing technologies guarantee excellent results. The design supports Marlenka's brand.
Dimensions & Packaging: The portfolio includes a variety of products in different sizes, made from high-quality cardboard and paperboard for durability up to nine months. Printed in five to six colors, each piece features three layers of special coating for a refined matte finish. Elegant embossing enhances every product, while select items are accented with luxurious gold foil stamping, adding a sophisticated touch and emphasizing their premium quality.
Tags: marlenka, redesign, packaging,
Production Technology: A special photographic technique called "stacking" was used for the visuals, where multiple shots are layered to achieve outstanding sharpness and detail. In total, over 2,000 photographs were meticulously captured and gradually combined to create the final high-quality images.
Design Challenge: Differentiating from competitors was one of the key challenges, as many imitators and plagiarists of the original design were found (even today). A significant departure from other brands was essential. Additionally, the packaging needed "cleaning" from distracting elements using modern typography.
Research: The market research focused on identifying current packaging design trends across markets and benchmarking against leading global brands in the sweets sector. We assessed consumer reactions to existing packaging using heat maps, which were later applied to test the new packaging's functionality. Previous design has always been top-tier, but with evolving aesthetic standards, we needed to innovate. The goal was to unify and update the visual style, ensuring consistency across packaging and communication channels.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by the increasing demands in the packaging industry, focusing on innovative design solutions that merge modern technologies with practical user needs. Our goal was to create a design that is both functional and visually appealing, drawing inspiration from global trends and successful packaging implementations. As the packaging no longer met modern aesthetic standards and competitors began replicating design elements, we decided to completely reinvent the visual style, unify it, and enhance communication across all channels, including licensed products.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2023 and finished in February 2025. The project took place in Czech Republic.
Operation Flow: The key visual, centrally positioned, is designed to be easily modifiable and adaptable to various formats and products. At the same time, the different elements are clearly distinguishable by their descriptors. This ensures a strong brand block, maintaining consistency across all materials.
Team Members: David Kantor
Radek Vysocký
Vojtěch Halamíček
Image Credits: David Kantor
Petr Vaněk