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Dengo 80g Thanh Sô Cô La by Brazil & Murgel Design Studio

Dengo 80g Thanh Sô Cô La by Brazil & Murgel Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Vàng in Thiết kế Nghệ thuật Ẩm thực Competition Category.


VàngNghệ thuật Ẩm thực· 2020

Dengo 80g Thanh Sô Cô La

by Brazil & Murgel Design Studio

Client: Dengo Chocolates

A' Design Award Vàng Winner in Nghệ thuật Ẩm thực Category

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The Design

About Dengo 80g Thanh Sô Cô La

Dengo 80g là một thanh sô cô la được tạo ra cho Dengo Chocolates. Hình dáng điêu khắc thể hiện các yếu tố của Rừng Đại Tây Dương ở Bahia, Brazil, nơi cacao được thu hoạch, như lá khô, tán lá và hạt. Các bề mặt cong kết hợp những đường nét hai chiều và ba chiều, nhờ đó lớp hoàn thiện bóng phản chiếu ánh sáng khắp thanh sô cô la. Thanh sô cô la được sản xuất trong khuôn polycarbonate chế tạo từ các khuôn mẫu nhôm gia công CNC, giúp giữ được những đường nét và đường cong tinh xảo. Độ dày đa dạng tạo ra tiếng gãy giòn tan khi bẻ thanh sô cô la.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Vàng

Dengo 80g Thanh Sô Cô La là người chiến thắng giải thưởng A' Design Award Vàng, một sự công nhận cực kỳ danh giá dành cho các thiết kế hạng nhất, tuyệt vời và xuất sắc. Những người chiến thắng giải Vàng là những sáng tạo cực kỳ đổi mới, giàu tầm nhìn và rực rỡ chói lọi, phản ánh thiên tài, trí tuệ và tài nghệ của các nhà thiết kế. Dengo 80g Thanh Sô Cô La được kỳ vọng là một phát minh được ca ngợi cao, dẫn dắt xu hướng và mang tính biểu tượng, mang lại giá trị chưa từng có. Thiết kế chiến thắng giải thưởng A' Design Award Vàng này là một dự án ngoạn mục, được kính trọng, mang lại lợi ích lớn và thúc đẩy ranh giới của nghệ thuật, khoa học, thiết kế và công nghệ. Dengo 80g Thanh Sô Cô La tạo ra những cảm xúc khao khát mãnh liệt, khơi dậy đam mê, khuyến khích sáng tạo và cuốn hút chúng ta.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Since a glossy chocolate tells a lot about its quality, the shape was designed in order to treat the light as something tangible. The light is explored on a surface that results from a combination of 3D and 2D lines, creating volumes and shapes that portray elements from the Atlantic Forest, where Dengo's cacao is harvested. The chocolate becomes a sculpture that represents seeds, fruits and leaves in an effort to inspire, create brand recognition and convey the brand's message to the consumer.
Dimensions & Packaging
80g / Width 80mm x Depth 180m x Height 8 mm (aprox)
Tags
Cocoa, Chocolate, edible, Brazil & Murgel, organic, Brazilian Atlantic forest, cacao, Dengo, Brazil, Bahia
Production Technology
After the first creative steps, which included roughs and hand-carved wax modeling, it was developed the digital model to generate the moulding templates in CNC machined aluminum. This templates were used to manufacture polycarbonate chocolate moulds that guarantees high fidelity of the lines, curves and surfaces, as well as the high-polished finishing of the chocolate.
Design Challenge
Dengo aims for real environmental and social impact through a short production chain, valuing the cocoa farmer's work. Besides, the brand has a spontaneous visual and verbal identity, with a very strong Brazilian identity and style. Therefore, it was essencial that the bar it self should tell the story about it's origin, as well as disrupting the monotony found in ordinary chocolate bars in order to reflect authenticity, spontaneity and the Brazilianness found in the brand's personality.
Research
The first of many layers of research is the origin of Dengo's cacao: the cabruca, a traditional cocoa agroforestry system, located in the heart of the Atlantic Forest in Bahia, Brazil. In cabruca, cacao trees are cultivated under tall native species that filter access to light, and promote an active cycle of organic matter, enriching the soil with water and nutrients. Interviews with cocoa farmers, images and visits to the Atlantic Forest were a rich complement for the creation of the concept.
Inspiration
The design represents elements found in the Atlantic Forest, the origin of Dengo's cacao, such as dry leaves on the ground, foliage of the tall trees that provide an interesting play of light and shadow, and a variety of seeds. The aesthetics is also influenced by Tarsila do Amaral and Lasar Segall, two of the leading Brazilian Modern Artists. Some key characteristics of their work guided to an expressive style, consistent with what had already been created for the brand in previous projects.
Project Duration
The project took place in Sao Paulo, between May and October 2018.
Operation Flow
Dengo Chocolate Bar should be intensely perceived through all the senses. Firstly, the bar comes as a surprise after opening its wraps, presenting an unpredictable shape. The vision engages the perception of high quality chocolate by it's polished surface, as the shape communicates the cacao's origin. Secondly, the dynamic thickness allows a crisp snap, which means it is a well-tempered chocolate and provides a good biting experience that enhances the perception of the flavor as well.
Patents
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Team Members
Creative Director and Designer: Fabio Brazil
Creative Director and Designer: Henrique Murgel
Technical Developer: Alexandre Soong (Atom Studios)
Technical Developer: Hulk Giannelli (Atom Studios)
CEO and Co-Founder at Dengo: Estevan Sartoreli
Head of Operations at Dengo: Gustavo Raguzzani
Maintenance and Project Manager at Dengo: Jhonata Carvalho
Chocolatiere at Dengo: Luciana Lobo
Image Credits
Image #1: Rubens Kato
Image #2: Estudio Gastronomico
Image #3: Estudio Gastronomico
Image #4: Diego Cagnato
Image #5: Diego Cagnato

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