Waaron Kuu's Muundo Wa Chapa by Shawn Goh Chin Siang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Michoro, Picha na Mawasiliano ya Kuona Competition Category.
ShabaMchoro· 2023
Waaron Kuu's Muundo Wa Chapa
Client: Hai Soon Leong Sdn.Bhd
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Mchoro Category
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About Waaron Kuu's Muundo Wa Chapa
Waaron Kuu's ni mkahawa unaowakilisha tamaduni sita kuu za kikabila za Malaysia. Ili kuangazia uzuri wa jumla wa chapa, Timu ilitumia zambarau kusisitiza kila mhusika wa kitamaduni na kuongeza michezo na ala za kitamaduni. Pia walitumia vipengele mbalimbali vya ndani kupamba vielelezo, vilivyowekwa katika pembe tofauti za mgahawa na kwenye bakuli na vifungashio. Muundo hauonyeshi tu tamaduni sita kuu za kikabila za Malaysia lakini pia huunda taswira ya chapa ya kipekee kwa mkahawa huo.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Waaron Kuu's Muundo Wa Chapa ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Waaron Kuu's Muundo Wa Chapa inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Waaron Kuu's Muundo Wa Chapa hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Waaron Kuu's is a brand named after the street food culture of Malaysia. It is also a restaurant that represents the 6 main ethnic cultures in Malaysia. In order to create a cohesive branding, each character design representing their respective culture uses a dark purple to express their cultural beliefs and values. Besides, traditional games, musical instruments and local cultural elements are used as decorations for the restaurant. A variety of paintings are placed in different corners of the restaurant too. From tableware such as bowls and plates to takeaway packaging, each consists of designs that represent the ethnic cultures in Malaysia. The overall design theme not only appeals to the customers but also creates a unique brand identity for the restaurant.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Big Can Label size are 23 x 7.5cm
Small Can Label size are 20 x 5cm
The lunch box A Packaging Box open size are 37 x 46cm
lunch box B Packaging Box open size are 52.3 x 36.8cm and Name Card size are 8.5 x 5cm - Tags
- Malaysia, Malaysia Food, Branding Design
- Production Technology
- In order to provide a different dining experience, a large amount of time was also spent on art curation within the restaurant. Custom artworks that highlight cultural significance are displayed on the wall, which will evoke a sense of awe from the customers. Besides, all materials used are recyclable.
- Design Challenge
- When executing our brand, The researched local restaurants with ethnic styles and visited each one to gain insight. However, The team faced the challenge of how to represent the cultures of the six major ethnic groups. After all, some cultures require in-depth understanding, such as the contemporary lifestyles and religious cultures of the ethnic groups. Only then can capture the essence of each culture in our illustrations and bring out their unique flavors.
- Research
- A good branding design not only solves a pain point in the market but also creates an integrated identity. Starting from corporate identity to packaging design, including tableware and food presentation, each shapes the perception of the brand’s visual identity.
- Inspiration
- There are many restaurants that serve traditional food in Malaysia. However, the overall design theme with a symbolic representation of the culture in a restaurant is rare. In order to solve this problem, we first developed a distinctive brand name.
- Project Duration
- The project started in September 2022 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur. Soft Launch 1 January 2023
- Operation Flow
- The ingenuity behind the 2 walls is to provide an awe stricken experience to customers. As they pass through the passage, they will be amazed by the vibrant colours and illustrations on the walls. Furthermore, the uniform colours and patterns on the furniture and packaging will create a prominent impression on the customers.
- Patents
- waaron kuns, 2023
- Image Credits
- All imagery copyrights Shawn Goh Design Lab. Sdn Bhd.
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