Vintagience 清酒瓶包装 by Hisamichi Kasai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 银奖 in 包装设计 Competition Category.

银包装· 2024

Vintagience 清酒瓶包装

by Hisamichi Kasai

Client: Shunbin inc.

A' Design Award 银奖 Winner in 包装 Category

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The Design

About Vintagience 清酒瓶包装

Vintagience 是一款以科学方法陈酿的日本陈年清酒的包装设计。瓶身造型令人联想到古董药瓶，将陈酿工艺与科学联系在一起。标签上通过棱镜印刷呈现的璀璨渐变，表达了悠长岁月、科学陈酿方法与酿造者用心的融合。文字采用烫印工艺，符号标志与时钟指针则以压凸处理。时钟指针象征陈酿过程中时间的不断流转。硬质礼盒采用随光线角度变换色彩的镭射烫印膜。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 银奖

Vintagience 清酒瓶包装是 A' Design Award 银奖得主，这是授予顶级、华美而令人印象深刻的设计的极为崇高的认可。银奖得主是极其卓越、极具创造力的作品，展现出其设计师杰出的专业技能、才华与敏锐。预计Vintagience 清酒瓶包装将成为一件出色的典范之作，兼具非凡的专业性与深刻的创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 银奖的设计是一项备受瞩目、令人钦佩的发明，造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Vintagience 清酒瓶包装是一件令人羡慕的创作，它唤起渴望，带来积极的情感，并激发惊叹与赞叹。

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This vintage sake is aged using scientific methods by a sake brewery in Iga (a ninja village in Japan). Sake of various qualities are aged, and the flavors of different storage methods are monitored. Changes in flavor caused by water pressure and vibrations are meticulously analyzed in pursuit of flavors not found in conventional aged sake. The design aims to challenge unexplored territories of sake by fusing the aging process with science, to create and develop a new sake culture.
Dimensions & Packaging: Bottle size: 100mm (W) x 224mm (H) x 69mm (D)
Box size: 132mm (W) x 239mm (H) x 103mm (D)
Tags: Sake, Japanese Sake, Vintage Sake, Package design
Production Technology: To beautifully showcase the gradient on the label, a special printing technique called prism printing was used to create a luminous effect. The letters are all foil-stamped, and the symbol mark and clock hands are embossed to create a sense of luxury. The rigid box uses holographic foil that changes color depending on the angle from which light hits it, expressing the design concept of "gradation of aging."
Design Challenge: For the sake breweries, they found it challenging to convey the value of their excellent quality aged sake, which had been aging for decades. To solve this, we devoted much time on developing our brand. We focused on how Japanese aged sake was crafted based on scientific principles and developed the brand concept "Vintage x Science." This concept allowed us to create a design that can convey the product's value.
Research: The conventional design of Japanese sake typically features a tall 720ml bottle with labels bearing the brand name written in Japanese calligraphy. We aimed to break away from such stereotypes and pursue a new form of sake. We strive to enrich the value of Japanese sake by creating an innovative design that overturns the traditional image of Japanese sake, developing bottles that embody our concept, using sophisticated typography, and utilizing visual expressions that evoke the mystery of aging.
Inspiration: To encapsulate the aging process and science, we opted for a bottle reminiscent of antique medicine bottles. The gradation on the label embodies the unpredictable changes that occur in aging. It represents the blend of long years, scientific aging methods, and the brewer's passion. The clock hands symbolize the continuous passage of time during the aging process. The design incorporates Japanese aesthetics into the product's name and the symbol, which is inspired by traditional patterns.
Project Duration: This brand launched in Iga, Japan, in November 2023.
Operation Flow: This vintage sake, presented in elegant packaging, offers a special moment when poured slowly into a glass after uncorking. Whether enjoyed during a meal with loved ones at a restaurant or while relaxing alone at home, it's perfect for any occasion. It pairs well with various meat and fish dishes, enhancing the dining experience.
Patents: Trademark: 2023 Carrier Car Service Co., Ltd.
Team Members: Creative Director: Hisamichi Kasai
Art Director: Hisamichi Kasai
Designer: Hisamichi Kasai
Project Manager: Hisashi Kobayashi
Producer: Takahide Toyonishi
Planner: Kenji Nakajima
Copywriter: Aki Kamei
Photographer: Katsumi Nakao, Yoshihiro Yamamoto
Image Credits: Shunbin Co., Ltd.