Castanea Nectar Kifungashio cha Asali by Inna Kovalenko is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Ufungashaji Competition Category.
ShabaUfungashaji· 2025
Castanea Nectar Kifungashio cha Asali
Client: Kyiv Academy of Applied Arts
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Ufungashaji Category
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About Castanea Nectar Kifungashio cha Asali
Castanea Nectar ni muundo wa kifungashio kwa ajili ya asali ya chestnut. Mbinu ya uchoraji wa rangi za maji (watercolor) inaonyesha wepesi wa maua na majani ya mti wa chestnut. Nembo hiyo hutumia mistari laini, yenye mnato kidogo kuashiria uzito na utajiri wa asali ya chestnut, huku maumbo thabiti yakikumbusha nguvu ya mti wa chestnut. Nyuki mdogo huunganisha vipengele vya nembo hiyo. Asali hiyo huwasilishwa katika chupa ya kioo ya gramu 250 yenye lebo ya milimita 125 kwa 55, iliyowekwa ndani ya sanduku la milimita 85 kwa 85 kwa 110. Muundo huu unarejelea mti wa chestnut kama ishara ya kijani ya jiji la Kyiv.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Castanea Nectar Kifungashio cha Asali 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. Castanea Nectar Kifungashio cha Asali 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. Castanea Nectar Kifungashio cha Asali 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
- For the visual part of the brand, a watercolor illustration technique was chosen to convey the lightness of flowers and leaves. The logo, with its smooth, slightly viscous lines, symbolizes the density and richness of chestnut honey, while the strict shapes hint at the strength and resilience of the tree itself. A small bee, diligently creating this golden treasure, became the connecting element of the logo. The process of creating the brand was not only creative but also deeply symbolic. It was important to preserve the spirit of the city, its history, and its modern dynamics, while giving the world something truly unique.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The diameter of a 250-gram glass jar is 70–80 mm..
Label size: 125×55 mm.
Box size: 85×85×110 mm. - Tags
- Logo, gift, pattern, organic product
- Production Technology
- The logo was created in a vector program Illustrator, graphic elements and mockups in Photoshop
- Design Challenge
- The creative task in creating a gift with chestnut honey was, first, to develop a unique product that would highlight its naturalness and exclusivity; second, to select design elements that reflect the taste and aroma of chestnut honey; and third, to create a harmonious combination of color, shape, and fonts that would make the gift not only attractive but also memorable.
- Research
- The research involved analyzing the honey market and its unique flavor properties. The task was to come up with a concise name that resonates with the project and ideas for its implementation. This included searching for references and mockups for the work.
- Inspiration
- The chestnut tree has long been a green symbol of Kyiv. In spring, one can endlessly admire its white and pink candle-like blossoms, and in autumn, delight in gathering its shiny, lacquered fruits. Few in the world produce honey from chestnut flowers. This uniqueness inspired the creators of the brand to craft a truly special product.
Every detail — from the name to the label design — was carefully thought out to create a sense of comfort, warmth, and a return home. Thus, chestnut honey became not just a product, but a piece of Kyiv, offering sweet memories and a chance to feel spring again, no matter where you are. - Project Duration
- The idea started to take shape at the end of January 2025. In early February 2025, a market and competitor analysis was conducted. The selection of references and sketching of logo options took three days. Logo development took one day. The search for mockups and design rendering took three days.
- Operation Flow
- A gift with chestnut honey is suitable both for a loved one and a business partner. It tells a story of nature, the city, and the craftsmanship invested in its creation.
Thus, chestnut honey is a meaningful gift that brings warmth, health, and a piece of the Ukrainian soul. - Image Credits
- Implementation, idea, design Inna Kovalenko
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