Marlenka 包裝設計 by David Kantor is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 包裝設計 Competition Category.

銅包裝· 2025

Marlenka 包裝設計

by David Kantor

Client: Marlenka International s.r.o.

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 包裝 Category

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The Design

About Marlenka 包裝設計

Marlenka包裝重新設計以簡潔獨特嘅設計為核心，確保產品喺貨架上具有強大嘅視覺存在感，並能清晰區分各個產品系列。呢個包裝系統專為容納各種蛋糕同蜂蜜甜品而設，採用結構化方法嚟區分口味、形式同尺寸。優質嘅視覺美學提升產品吸引力，而創新物料同先進印刷技術則確保卓越質素。呢個精緻設計唔單止提升咗消費者體驗，更加強咗Marlenka's嘅品牌形象同市場定位。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Marlenka 包裝設計是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Marlenka 包裝設計將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Marlenka 包裝設計出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

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