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Marlenka Упаковка by David Kantor

Marlenka Упаковка by David Kantor is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Бронзова нагорода A' Design Award in Дизайн упаковки Competition Category.


БронзаУпаковка· 2025

Marlenka Упаковка

by David Kantor

Client: Marlenka International s.r.o.

Бронзова нагорода A' Design Award Winner in Упаковка Category

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The Design

About Marlenka Упаковка

Редизайн упаковки Marlenka зосереджений на чистому, виразному дизайні, що забезпечує потужну присутність на полиці та чітку диференціацію в межах асортименту продукції. Система упаковки розроблена для різноманітних тортів та десертів на основі меду, використовуючи структурований підхід до розрізнення смаків, форматів та розмірів. Преміальна візуальна естетика підвищує привабливість продукту, тоді як інноваційні матеріали та передові технології друку гарантують виняткову якість. Витончений дизайн не тільки покращує споживчий досвід, а й зміцнює брендову ідентичність Marlenka та її позиціювання на ринку.

The Recognition

About the Бронзова нагорода A' Design Award

Marlenka Упаковка є переможцем Бронзової нагороди A' Design Award — надзвичайно престижного визнання, що присуджується видатним дизайнам, які вирізняються креативністю, винахідливістю та кмітливістю. Переможці Бронзової нагороди — це вкрай вправні та вражаюче креативні артефакти, що засвідчують великий досвід, уяву та знахідливість своїх дизайнерів. Очікується, що Marlenka Упаковка буде високо цінованим, улюбленим і обожнюваним об'єктом, помітно професійним та інноваційним. Цей дизайн-переможець Бронзової нагороди A' Design Award втілює найкращі практики в мистецтві, науці, дизайні й технологіях і чудовий своєю увагою до деталей. Marlenka Упаковка чудово задовольняє потреби, торкається бажань, зачаровує почуття та привертає цікавість.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The project for Marlenka's honey cake packaging redesign focuses on a clean, strong design that ensures clear differentiation on shelves and within the product range. The packaging covers a variety of cakes and honey desserts with a system to distinguish flavors, types, and sizes. High-quality visual enhances the product's appeal, while innovative materials and precise printing technologies guarantee excellent results. The design supports Marlenka's brand.
Dimensions & Packaging
The portfolio includes a variety of products in different sizes, made from high-quality cardboard and paperboard for durability up to nine months. Printed in five to six colors, each piece features three layers of special coating for a refined matte finish. Elegant embossing enhances every product, while select items are accented with luxurious gold foil stamping, adding a sophisticated touch and emphasizing their premium quality.
Tags
marlenka, redesign, packaging,
Production Technology
A special photographic technique called "stacking" was used for the visuals, where multiple shots are layered to achieve outstanding sharpness and detail. In total, over 2,000 photographs were meticulously captured and gradually combined to create the final high-quality images.
Design Challenge
Differentiating from competitors was one of the key challenges, as many imitators and plagiarists of the original design were found (even today). A significant departure from other brands was essential. Additionally, the packaging needed "cleaning" from distracting elements using modern typography.
Research
The market research focused on identifying current packaging design trends across markets and benchmarking against leading global brands in the sweets sector. We assessed consumer reactions to existing packaging using heat maps, which were later applied to test the new packaging's functionality. Previous design has always been top-tier, but with evolving aesthetic standards, we needed to innovate. The goal was to unify and update the visual style, ensuring consistency across packaging and communication channels.
Inspiration
The project was inspired by the increasing demands in the packaging industry, focusing on innovative design solutions that merge modern technologies with practical user needs. Our goal was to create a design that is both functional and visually appealing, drawing inspiration from global trends and successful packaging implementations. As the packaging no longer met modern aesthetic standards and competitors began replicating design elements, we decided to completely reinvent the visual style, unify it, and enhance communication across all channels, including licensed products.
Project Duration
The project started in July 2023 and finished in February 2025. The project took place in Czech Republic.
Operation Flow
The key visual, centrally positioned, is designed to be easily modifiable and adaptable to various formats and products. At the same time, the different elements are clearly distinguishable by their descriptors. This ensures a strong brand block, maintaining consistency across all materials.
Team Members
David Kantor
Radek Vysocký
Vojtěch Halamíček
Image Credits
David Kantor
Petr Vaněk

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