Flora 氈酒樽標籤 by Ian Wallace is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 金獎 in 包裝設計 Competition Category.

金包裝· 2025

Flora 氈酒樽標籤

by Ian Wallace

Client: Flora

A' Design Award 金獎 Winner in 包裝 Category

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The Design

About Flora 氈酒樽標籤

Flora係一款智利出產嘅樽裝氈酒嘅標籤設計。設計靈感嚟自智利南北兩地嘅風景，由沙漠山脈到巴塔哥尼亞嘅天空。暖色調代表北部沙漠嘅日出景色，冷色調就呼應巴塔哥尼亞寒冷日子入面嘅雲彩。標籤印喺有紋理嘅錘紋紙（martele paper）上面，商標、太陽同雲朵都燙咗金箔。標籤採用特殊嘅模切工藝塑形，說明面板就用咗壓凸工藝。酒樽用木製樽塞封口。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金獎

Flora 氈酒樽標籤是 A' Design Award 金獎得主，這是授予一流、絕妙而傑出設計的極為崇高的認可。金獎得主是極具創新、極富遠見且璀璨奪目的創作，反映出其設計師的天才、智慧與才幹。預計Flora 氈酒樽標籤將成為一項備受讚譽、引領潮流、氣勢恢宏的發明，帶來前所未有的價值。這件贏得 A' Design Award 金獎的設計是一個壯觀而受人敬重的項目，極大地造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Flora 氈酒樽標籤激起強烈的渴望，喚起激情，鼓勵創造力，令我們著迷。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Flora label design draws inspiration from the landscapes of northern and southern Chile. It captures the warm hues of the sun reflecting on the northern mountains and deserts, alongside the soft tones of clouds on cold Patagonian days. This design tells a story of Chile diverse natural landscapes, blending these contrasting environments into a visual journey. Each element of the label embodies a connection to the land, creating an immersive experience that reflects the soul of the country.
Dimensions & Packaging: The bottle has a diameter of 92 mm, a height of 218 mm, and a neck width of 21,5 mm, creating a balanced and sleek profile. The bottle is complemented by a wooden cork, which adds a natural touch and enhances the artisanal feel of the product. These dimensions and materials were carefully selected to not only be functional but to also reflect the elegance and craftsmanship of the design, ensuring both visual and tactile appeal.
Tags: Gin, Spirits, Alcohol, Bottle, Packaging, Label, Branding, Design, Desert, Craft
Production Technology: The Flora label was crafted using textured martele paper, enhancing the tactile experience. It features gold foil on both the logo, sun and clouds, adding a touch of elegance. The label shape was achieved through a special die cutting process, while a subtle embossing enhances the description panel. This design is a sensory experience, blending textures to evoke the sky of the north and south of Chile and its colorful landscapes.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was integrating the diverse colors and shapes observed in Chilean landscapes into a cohesive label design. Capturing the vivid hues of northern sunrises was complex, and it was equally difficult to convey the delicate blues and greens of southern Chilean forests and rivers, along with the soft forms of the clouds. By identifying and focusing on the most recurring patterns and colors, we distilled these elements to create a design that represents Chilean dynamic beauty while maintaining visual harmony and balance.
Research: The research aimed to capture the emotional impact of Chilean diverse landscapes, from the deserts of the north to the forests and rivers of Patagonia. We studied the colors of sunrise behind desert mountains and the way shadows blended with the terrain hues, while also exploring the patterns formed by rocks, sand, forests, and flowing rivers. Through visual studies and photography, these insights shaped a label that evokes the natural beauty of both regions, reflecting their harmony of light and form.
Inspiration: This project draws deep inspiration from the contrasting landscapes of Chile, from the life blooming in the arid deserts of the north to the cold, rugged beauty of Patagonia in the south. The resilience of nature in such extreme environments became a metaphor for the design. The color palette reflects the soft tones of northern sunrises and the cold hues of Patagonian skies. The goal was to capture the strength and beauty of these diverse landscapes alongside the artisanal craft of this gin.
Project Duration: The project commenced in Santiago, Chile, in 2023 and is set for completion in 2024, also in Santiago. Over this period, the design evolved through a detailed process of research and development.
Operation Flow: The pink hue of the gin comes from the maqui berry, a fruit native to Chile, perfectly complementing the labels colors. Inspired by the northern desert meeting the sea, the label evokes sunrise skies reflecting on colorful mountains and the ocean. The blue hue of the other gin comes from the calafate berry, another Chilean native fruit, representing the southern skies over Patagonia. This harmony between color and story creates an immersive experience, enhancing both the visual and sensory appeal of the design.
Team Members: Freelance Designer: Ian Wallace
Image Credits: Images: Ian Wallace