Ecopuzzle Guard Embalaža za večkratno uporabo by Wei Bai, Lvhan Chen and Rubo Chen

Ecopuzzle Guard Embalaža za večkratno uporabo by Wei Bai, Lvhan Chen and Rubo Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje embalaže Competition Category.

BronastaEmbalaža· 2026

Ecopuzzle Guard Embalaža za večkratno uporabo

by Wei Bai, Lvhan Chen and Rubo Chen

Client: Shenzhen Hello Tech Energy Co.,Ltd

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Embalaža Category

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The Design

About Ecopuzzle Guard Embalaža za večkratno uporabo

Ecopuzzle Guard je zasnova embalaže za večkratno uporabo, namenjena prenosnemu napajalnemu izdelku. Embalaža je izrezana iz enega samega lista popolnoma recikliranega valovitega kartona s premazom na vodni osnovi. Po odprtju škatle se sestavni deli odstranijo z zgornjega pokrova in brez orodja zaskočno sestavijo. Kosi tvorijo tri prizore, podobne sestavljanki: kampiranje v šotoru, potovanje z avtodomom in rezervno napajanje doma. Sestavljeni izdelek lahko obdržimo kot namizni okras, kar podaljša življenjsko dobo embalaže. Zasnova združuje zaščito, interakcijo in ponovno uporabo z namenom zmanjšanja odpadkov.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Ecopuzzle Guard Embalaža za večkratno uporabo 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 Ecopuzzle Guard Embalaža za večkratno uporabo 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. Ecopuzzle Guard Embalaža za večkratno uporabo sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This packaging can be disassembled into three puzzle like scenarios: tent camping, RV travel, and home backup power, aligning with the brand's positioning directly linking the product to its applications. Tool free snap fit assembly suits mass production and easy to get start. The assembled product can serve as a desktop ornament, extending the packaging lifecycle, integrating protection, interaction, and reuse, thereby enhancing brand value and user engagement.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height 85mm x Width 320mm x Depth 260mm
Tags: Multifunctional design, Sustainability, Interactivity, Innovative design, Recyclable materials
Production Technology: 1. Material Selection: Constructed from 100% recycled corrugated cardboard with a water based eco friendly coating, tested and verified for sufficient strength and durability.
2. Production Process: Employing a single-sheet die-cutting process, each piece is formed in one cut. This facilitates easy handling during assembly and features multiple cut lines and tabs, allowing users to effortlessly obtain puzzle pieces and assemble them.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge in this design lies in achieving a triple balance: protecting, ensuring puzzle interactivity, and maintaining mass production feasibility.
We balanced eco-conscious design with brand storytelling that ensuring stable corrugated paper structures while simplifying assembly and integrating core product scenarios. Additionally, constrained by mass production dieline cutting precision, complex puzzle structures required precise alignment with existing production lines. Through computer simulations, we progressively optimized the structure and adjusted snap dimensions for dieline cutting, ultimately achieving all three objectives.
Research: This applied mixed design research addresses the solar panel packaging dilemma of balancing protection, eco-friendliness and user experience. We created a one-piece recyclable corrugated packaging with puzzle-style reuse, tested via user research, structural simulation and prototyping. The design works well in protection, is easy to assemble, cuts mass production costs, boosts brand differentiation, reduces waste and offers new ideas for new energy product packaging.
Inspiration: This project was inspired by focus on sustainability, user experience, and differentiation. We believe that packaging must not only provide robust protection but also serve as an extension of our brand philosophy. To achieve this, we adopted a single sheet structural design to practice environmental stewardship. Through puzzle-like reuse, the packaging enables multiple uses, reducing waste at its source. This transforms the unboxing experience into a scenario based interactive experience.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2024 in ShenZhen and finished in December 2024 in ShenZhen
Operation Flow: The core interaction of this packaging transforms users from passive unboxing to active creation, achieved through a three-step conversion process:
1. Unboxing: Upon receiving the product, open the packaging and remove the puzzle components from the top lid.
2. Assembly Interaction: Snap the components together by aligning their tabs to form a randomly generated scene display piece a fun, interactive experience that mirrors the product's usage scenario.
3. Reuse: The assembled piece can be used as a long term desktop display, extending the packaging's lifespan.
Team Members: Wei Bai, Lvhan Chen and Rubo Chen