Constellation Tändarförpackning by Sunhwa Lee and Wenyuan Chen

Constellation Tändarförpackning by Sunhwa Lee and Wenyuan Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award i Guld in Förpackningsdesign Competition Category.

GuldFörpackning· 2021

Constellation Tändarförpackning

by Sunhwa Lee and Wenyuan Chen

Client: Zippo (China) Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award i Guld Winner in Förpackning Category

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The Design

About Constellation Tändarförpackning

Constellation är en förpackningsdesign i begränsad upplaga för samlartändare. Förpackningen lyser upp genom små punkter på ytan, och ljusen kan tändas en efter en för att bilda olika stjärntecken. I slutet av effekten tonar ljusen långsamt in och ut. Ljuseffekten är laddningsbar via en USB-kabel och räcker i tolv timmar vid full laddning. Tändarna hålls fast vid innerförpackningen med magneter, så att lådan även kan användas som display. En dold triangulär stång fälls ut på baksidan så att förpackningen kan stå upprätt. Papper är huvudmaterialet som används.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Guld

Constellation Tändarförpackning är vinnare av A' Design Award i Guld, ett oerhört prestigefyllt erkännande som tilldelas förstklassiga, underbara och enastående designverk. Guldvinnare är utomordentligt innovativa, visionära och glamoröst bländande skapelser som speglar sina formgivares briljans, visdom och skicklighet. Constellation Tändarförpackning förväntas vara en högt prisad, trendsättande och monumental uppfinning som levererar oöverträffat värde. Detta vinnande verk i A' Design Award i Guld är ett spektakulärt, respekterat projekt som i hög grad gagnar och flyttar fram gränserna för konst, vetenskap, design och teknik. Constellation Tändarförpackning skapar intensiva känslor av längtan, väcker passion, uppmuntrar kreativitet och fascinerar oss.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The packaging engages the user by lighting up. It is turned on, one by one and is connected together to create different zodiac signs. It enhances the esthetic aspect of the packaging and highlights the concept in a unique way. The lighters can be directly placed on top of the inner packaging as magnets are attached underneath. Moreover, the packaging can be used as a display tool - the user can make it stand by pulling out a triangular bar which is hidden on the back side of the packaging.
Dimensions & Packaging: Outbox size: 435x435x123mm
Inner plate size: 365x75mm
Tags: Zippo, lighter, packaging, packaging design, innovative, inspiring
Production Technology: The company always considers sustainability when it comes to deciding packaging materials. Predominately paper was used to create the packaging.
Design Challenge: To achieve the light effect, the team collaborated with several engineers for more than two months. They helped the team develop and establish a new light program, according to the design specifically. As the effect was not exist previously, it was the most challenging part of the project, according to the designer. After several trials, the team were able to install the effect and successfully attached it in the packaging.
Research: Based on the team's market research as well as target audience analysis, the team were able to complete a deep dive into market potential.

As the lighter products in the packaging are under high-end product line of Zippo, it was crucial to appeal Zippo enthusiasts and loyal consumers who regularly collect the brand's products.
Inspiration: The each constellation lighter was designed based on different zodiac signs. It aims to appeal to Zippo enthusiastic - provide a comprehensive collection to them, the packaging was exclusively developed as a limited edition with only a hundred units produced.
The overall shape of the inner packaging was inspired by a spaceship and the surface was designed with a simple and abstract image which represents beautiful stars at night.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2020 and launched in February 2021 in China.
Operation Flow: The light effect shines through the small dots on the surface of the packaging. At the end of the effect, the lights are slowly breathing. The effect is rechargeable with an enveloped USB cable and it lasts for twelve hours once it is fully charged. Also, the effect can be easily turned on and off by pressing a switch, which is installed in the packaging - it was designed with a consideration of the cost and energy efficiency.
Patents: Registrant's name: ZIPPO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Trademark No.347274

The trademark under Reg. No. 347274 in Class 34 has been approved for renewal. The valid period of registration is extended to April 29, 2029.
Team Members: Senior Communication Designer: SunHwa Lee
Senior Product Innovation Manager: WenYuan Chen