Year Of The Snake Primary Function: Iimpakethe Ezibomvu ZoNyaka WeNyoka by House Of Forme

Year Of The Snake Primary Function: Iimpakethe Ezibomvu ZoNyaka WeNyoka by House Of Forme is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweZipho Competition Category.

IgolideIzipho· 2026

Year Of The Snake Primary Function: Iimpakethe Ezibomvu ZoNyaka WeNyoka

by House Of Forme

Client: House of Forme

Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award Winner in Izipho Category

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The Design

About Year Of The Snake Primary Function: Iimpakethe Ezibomvu ZoNyaka WeNyoka

Book Text: Ngokususa ulusu oluthe ngqo lwemifanekiso yezodiac, olu ngcelele lweempakethe ezibomvu zoNyaka weNyoka luyintlaninge etsha yesithethe soNyaka oMtsha weNyanga. Kwiimpakethe ezili-16 kunye nemixholo ebonakalayo emi-4, isiqu senyoka siyadluliswa: ubuhle obuhambayo obudibene nemifanekiso yeentyatyambo ehlala njalo. Ithatha ukhuthazo kuphawu lwe-ouroboros, uyilo lubhekisa ngobuchule kwimijikelezo yokuphinda-phinda kunye nokuhlaziya. Ukuqatshelwa okuncinci koNyaka weNyoka kwenza ukuba iimpakethe zisetyenziswe ngaphaya konyaka omtsha. Amabali afakwe kolunye uyilo ongeza umaleko wobunzulu nomdla kule ngqokelela.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award

Year Of The Snake Primary Function: Iimpakethe Ezibomvu ZoNyaka WeNyoka ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo yeklasi yokuqala, ephawulekayo nentle. Abaphumeleleyo beGolide ziimveliso ezintsha kakhulu, ezinombono ongaphaya nezikhazimlayo ezibonisa ubuchule, ubulumko nobuchule babayili bazo. Year Of The Snake Primary Function: Iimpakethe Ezibomvu ZoNyaka WeNyoka iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso edunyiswe kakhulu, ebeka umkhwa nekumgangatho wesikhumbuzo enikela ixabiso elingazange libonwe. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award yiprojekthi emangalisayo nehlonelwayo eluncedo kakhulu kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Year Of The Snake Primary Function: Iimpakethe Ezibomvu ZoNyaka WeNyoka idala iimvakalelo ezinzulu zonqweno, ivusa umdla, ikhuthaza ukuyila kwaye iyasikhwebela.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This self-initiated series offers a unique perspective on snakes, embodied in our newest bespoke-designed red packets for the Year of the Snake. Featuring 16 red packets across four distinct key visuals, our design captures the fluid grace of the snake and the timeless beauty of floral cycles. The subtle celebration of the Year of the Snake allows the packets to be used throughout the year, while the unique stories behind each design bring a thoughtful and intriguing touch to the set.
Dimensions & Packaging: The case measures 202mm in height & 94mm in width, finished with matte UV & gold foil detailing. The red packet holder has a width of 514mm & a height of 192mm when fully extended. Our company information & background story of the red packets are highlighted with gold foil. The finished dimensions of each red packet are 89mm in width & 172mm in height. The red packets are crafted from 100gsm AstroSilver paper sourced from a local paper company, & are embellished with foiling & matte UV coating.
Tags: Branding, design, festive, red packets, Chinese New Year, Year of the Snake, festive product, festive design, gift
Production Technology: To embody our commitment to sustainability, each red packet is made in FSC-certified paper and the holder is crafted from recyclable materials. To bring the serpent details alive, matte UV finishes are incorporated alongside red, silver, and gold foil accents in specific areas. The design highlights the distinctive tongue, teeth, eyes and tail of the serpent. This thoughtful approach creates a subtle yet immersive atmosphere for the Year of the Snake.
Design Challenge: To differentiate from typical red packets and to achieve a harmonious balance between the snake and floral motifs, meticulous details are incorporated throughout the set, each conveying diverse blessings for the year ahead. Flickering snake tongues are hidden in the orchid as a symbol of guidance; sharp teeth concealed within the lilies foster growth; blinking snake eyes integrated into the lotus embody rebirth; snake tails disguised as anthurium pistils, bestow power & fertility upon the year.
Research: Protected by a hardbound, slide-out package, the red packet set’s packaging takes inspiration from a snake shedding its skin. The "M-fold" structure of the red packet holder artfully mimics the sinuous movement of a snake, symbolically carrying blessings through the changing seasons. The red packets are crafted from four different textured pearlescent papers, harmonising beautifully with the shimmering scales of a snake.
Inspiration: Drawing inspiration from the ouroboros, a timeless symbol depicting a serpent devouring its own tail, which signifies cycles of repetition, renewal, and the infinite passage of time, we pay homage to the essence of renewal and celebrate the arrival of the Year of Snake. The imagery of snake scales are concealed within the four different blossoms by season, connecting the intricate grace of the snake to the eternal cycle of blooming flowers.
Project Duration: The is designed in late 2024, produced and distributed in early 2025.
Operation Flow: This New Year's gift is designed for year-round use. Removing the slide-out package unveils a red packet holder. The holder employs an "M-fold” structure, allowing recipients to view all four unique designs at once when unfolded. Each section securely holds four red packets, and once emptied, reveals a description of the design, providing insight into the story behind the red packet's artwork.
Image Credits: Photography by Vizion Creation