Gilsang 7days Meanai mo le Faiga o Ava i le Fale by Geumpung Brewery Co., Ltd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Apamemea in Faatufugaga Kuka Competition Category.
ApamemeaFaatufugaga Kuka· 2026
Gilsang 7days Meanai mo le Faiga o Ava i le Fale
Client: Geumpung Brewery
A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Faatufugaga Kuka Category
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The Design
About Gilsang 7days Meanai mo le Faiga o Ava i le Fale
O le Gilsang 7days o se meanai mo le faiga i le fale o le makgeolli, o se meainu araisa faa-Korea masani. Ua faavaeina i le meanai se fua mai le Sanga Yorok, o se tusi kuka Korea mai le seneturi lona 15, ua liua i se faagasologa faigofie e fitu aso. O le sua araisa ua uma ona kuka ma le araisa ua faapuna e tuuina atu i totonu o atigipusa ua faamaufaailogaina, faatasi ai ma le nuruk ma se ie faamama, o lea e itiiti lava se sauniuniga e manaomia. O le faamamāina i le vevela maualuga e lagolagoina ai le saogalemu ma le umi o le teuina. O le afifiina e faia i pepa e le afaina ai le siosiomaga ma se foliga e pei o tusitusiga tuai, ma o se numera lolomi e sootaga atu i taiala vitiō i le tele o gagana.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Apamemea
O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Gilsang 7days Meanai mo le Faiga o Ava i le Fale, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Gilsang 7days Meanai mo le Faiga o Ava i le Fale e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Gilsang 7days Meanai mo le Faiga o Ava i le Fale e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Gilsang 7days Kit reinterprets the traditional recipe from Sanga Yorok into a modern home-brewing experience. Pre-cooked porridge and rice are provided in sealed containers, accompanied by nuruk and a straining cloth to minimize preparation. The packaging, crafted from eco-friendly paper with textures reminiscent of old manuscripts, incorporates a QR code offering multilingual guidance, reducing printed materials and supporting sustainability.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Package Size: 213mm × 92mm × 290mm
Package Material: Eco-friendly paper
Container Material: Polypropylene (PP)
Technical Features: High-temperature sterilization, long-term preservation - Tags
- Korean Heritage, DIY Makgeolli, Traditional Recipe, Food Kit, Cultural Experience
- Production Technology
- The packaging uses eco-friendly paper materials with minimal printing processes, replicating the tactile aesthetics of ancient manuscripts. High-temperature sterilization and sealed packaging ensure safety and long shelf life. A QR code links to multilingual video guides, reducing the need for printed manuals and supporting sustainability.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was to preserve authenticity while adapting the brewing process for modern consumers. By simplifying ingredient preparation and introducing sterilized sealed packaging along with QR-based guidance, the kit balances tradition with modern practicality, laying the foundation for wider cultural adoption of Makgeolli.
- Research
- The Gilsang 7days Kit simplifies traditional brewing, connecting cultural heritage with modern lifestyles. Pre-packaged ingredients and guided video tutorials allow anyone to craft Makgeolli with ease, fostering accessibility to Korean traditional liquor and contributing to cultural preservation.
- Inspiration
- This project draws inspiration from Sanga Yorok, a 15th-century Korean culinary text. It seeks to inherit the wisdom and craftsmanship of the past in a modern context, transforming the seemingly complex process of traditional liquor brewing into an accessible hobby. The aesthetics of ancient manuscripts are reflected in the design, while modern conveniences such as pre-prepared ingredients create a unique brewing experience that bridges past and present.
- Project Duration
- The project began at Geumpung Brewery in Ganghwa, Incheon, in March 2025, completed development in August 2025, and was first launched in September 2025. All production and operations take place at Geumpung Brewery.
- Operation Flow
- Over seven days, users complete simple steps to brew their own Makgeolli:
Day 1: Mix porridge and nuruk to begin fermentation
Day 2: Add steamed rice to accelerate fermentation
Day 7: Strain with cloth, dilute with water, and enjoy
Step-by-step video guides accessible via QR code ensure even beginners can enjoy an authentic brewing experience. - Image Credits
- Image: Photographer White, Gilsang 7days, 2025.
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