Zona Primary Function: Kushambadzira uye Kuputira by Cansu Dagbagli Ferreira

Zona Primary Function: Kushambadzira uye Kuputira by Cansu Dagbagli Ferreira is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award in Kushambadzira, Kutengesera neKutaurirana Competition Category.

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Zona Primary Function: Kushambadzira uye Kuputira

by Cansu Dagbagli Ferreira

Client: Cansu Ferreira

Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award Winner in Kushambadzira Category

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The Design

About Zona Primary Function: Kushambadzira uye Kuputira

Book Text: Zona ndiyo hard seltzer yekutanga muAngola, ichibatanidza nhaka yemunharaunda nechimiro chemazuva ano, iine chiratidzo chebrand chakafemerwa nematsime eHuambo norwizi rweOkavango. Dhizaini iyi inotarisa pachimiro chemazuva ano, chakasimba chinoshandisa mavara emichero ane ruvara rumwe nezviratidzo zvejiometiri kuti zvikwezve maziso. Logo yakagadzirwa zvakananga ine kupwititika kwemvura kwakavanzika, kuchimiririra chinhu chikuru chehupenyu nokuyerera kwenzizi. Nokubatanidza mavara anopenya nemamiriro akachena, ane bhesi chena, Zona inopa ruzivo rutsva, runokurudzira rwekuona runopemberera mavambo aro nemaonero echidiki, anotungamira mukugadzira dhizaini.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award

Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Zona Primary Function: Kushambadzira uye Kuputira, rukudzo rwakakwirira zvikuru runopiwa kumadhizaini epamusoro, anonaka uye anofadza. Vakunda veSirivha mabasa anopenya kwazvo uye ane kugadzira kwakasiyana anoratidza unyanzvi, hunyanzvi hwekusikwa nekungwara kwevagadziri vawo. Zona Primary Function: Kushambadzira uye Kuputira inotarisirwa kuva basa rinoshamisa, rinotangira vamwe, rine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva zvakadzika. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award chigadzirwa chinoshamisa, chinokudzwa chinobatsira uye chinosundira mberi miganhu yehunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji. Zona Primary Function: Kushambadzira uye Kuputira chigadzirwa chinoshuvirwa nevazhinji, chinomutsa zvishuvo, chinouya nemanzwiro akanaka uye chinomutsa kushamisika.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Zona is the first hard seltzer brand of Angola, bridging local heritage with a contemporary aesthetic. The identity is defined by a "flow" concept, utilizing a hidden water splash symbol within the logotype. Each flavor is identified by a unique geometric icon and a monochromatic palette derived from the fruit's internal and external colors. This system creates a high-impact, clean look that communicates premium quality while remaining approachable and energetic for a young demographic.
Dimensions & Packaging: Aluminium 330 ml drink cans
Tags: drink, alcohol, colorful, cocktail, angola, fruits
Production Technology: Design printed directly on the cans with Pantone system inks.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was introducing an entirely new product category: Hard Seltzer to a market while ensuring it felt authentically Angolan without relying on visual clichés. Balancing the constructive narrative of the brand's mission with the functional requirements of beverage packaging was critical. We overcame this by using the river metaphor, a symbol of life and unity, to create a sophisticated logotype and icon system that feels both globally competitive and deeply rooted in the local landscape of Huambo.
Research: Type: Market and Cultural Ethnographic Research. Objectives: To establish the first hard seltzer identity in the Angolan market. Methodology: Analysis of local fruit profiles and water-source symbolism. Tools: Color theory mapping and competitive visual audits. Participants: Local youth and community stakeholders. Results: Identified a gap for a wellness-oriented, low-alcohol beverage with local roots. Insights: Users preferred minimalist, non-busy designs that emphasize "freshness." Impact: The research influenced a visual language that promotes Angolan origins as a mark of premium quality.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the life-giving springs of Huambo, which feed the Okavango River and sustain a diverse ecosystem. This "spirit of beginnings" and the concept of rivers as connectors served as the foundation for the brand. The geometric icons represent the structured yet fluid nature of water systems. Culturally, the brand draws from the vibrant energy of modern Angola, seeking to create a constructive and uplifting narrative that fosters positive community impact.
Project Duration: 6 months, Angola, USA and France
Operation Flow: The design process utilized a "Diverge and Converge" methodology to translate ecological concepts into a modern branding system. Initial sketches explored fluid river patterns, which were then refined into precise geometric symbols using Adobe Illustrator. A dual-tone color strategy was developed to ensure flavor distinction and shelf-standout. High-fidelity 3D renders were created in Adobe Dimension/Photoshop to simulate light-play on the metallic cans and test the visibility of the textured "a" logotype in real-world environments.