Longpai Soy Sauce 豉油包裝 by Wen Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 包裝設計 Competition Category.

銀包裝· 2026

Longpai Soy Sauce 豉油包裝

by Wen Liu

Client: Longpai Food Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 包裝 Category

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The Design

About Longpai Soy Sauce 豉油包裝

龍牌豉油係一款為湖南風味小炒烹調而設嘅高級豉油包裝設計。個樽用透明玻璃製成,尺寸為73.5乘73.5乘217.5毫米。紙質標籤同玻璃形成對比,上面印有取材自湖南菜同傳統細缸釀造、日曬工藝嘅文化圖案。樽身造型設計方便穩固握持,喺快速烹調時可以精準控制倒出份量。呢個設計將產品同佢嘅烹調場景連繫起嚟,同時提升咗喺零售貨架上嘅辨識度。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Longpai Soy Sauce 豉油包裝是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Longpai Soy Sauce 豉油包裝將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Longpai Soy Sauce 豉油包裝是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This premium soy sauce packaging, tailored specifically for Hunan-style stir-fry cooking, inherits the traditional small-vat brewing techniques dating back to 1740. Crafted through extended sun-drying, it delivers the rich, savory aroma of classic fermented soybeans. Design-wise, we distilled core visual symbols from Hunan cuisine culture and brewing traditions, while optimizing the bottle structure to achieve strong shelf impact and contextual relevance. The result is a design that conveys the weight of historical craftsmanship while meeting the demands of daily convenience and aesthetic appeal.
Dimensions & Packaging: 73.5mm x 73.5mm x 217.5mm
Tags: Stir-fry, Traditional small-vat, Premium soy sauce, Rich and aromatic, Hunan flavor, Brewed soy sauce, Wok hei
Production Technology: The bottle is crafted from premium clear glass, distinguished by its transparent texture and pure hue. Paired with a paper label, the design creates a deliberate material contrast that accentuates the crystalline quality of the glass while allowing the label to convey brand and cultural narratives. This approach achieves a harmonious balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Design Challenge: The core challenge of this project was to balance the gravitas of a century-old craft with the appeal required in modern retail environments. It was essential to ensure that traditional elements felt relevant rather than outdated, while also differentiating the product in a saturated market. Externally, the design needed to counter market homogeneity; internally, it had to bridge the gap between visually expressing artisanal heritage and ensuring the bottle's form was feasible for mass production. Through iterative refinement of cultural motifs and structural optimization aligned with manufacturing capabilities, the design achieved a cohesive integration of historical essence and contemporary aesthetics. The resulting packaging conveys a sense of timeless craftsmanship while commanding strong shelf presence.
Research: This research focuses on innovative product packaging design, aiming to develop professional soy sauce packaging tailored for Hunan-style stir-fry scenarios. The research process includes analyzing market gaps, extracting brand cultural elements, and utilizing design tools for visual expression, ultimately forming a comprehensive packaging solution with high shelf recognition and competitiveness.
Key insights indicate that modern consumers increasingly tend to choose seasoning products strongly associated with cooking contexts. Packaging design can not only carry the cultural memory of traditional brewing techniques but also serve as an effective differentiator in market competition, acting as a visual vehicle and communication medium that integrates Hunan cuisine culture into everyday dining experiences.
Inspiration: This product originated from the 284-year brewing heritage of Longpai Flavor Industry and the contemporary need to preserve Hunan cuisine culture. Recognizing the market gap for a specialized soy sauce tailored to Hunan-style stir-frying, we drew inspiration from the brand's traditional small-vat fermentation and extended sun-drying techniques. Addressing the challenge of standing out in competitive retail environments, we centered the design around the core concept of "capturing the wok's aroma in Hunan flavor." This guided the entire design strategy to create a soy sauce that not only carries historical depth but also ignites the essence of home cooking and resonates directly with consumer scenarios.
Project Duration: Duration: July 2025 - September 2025
Location: Shenzhen Oracle Creative Design Co., Ltd.
Operation Flow: The packaging form is designed with ergonomics in mind, offering a secure grip and controlled pouring, making it well-suited for the fast-paced nature of Hunan-style stir-frying. It allows for precise dispensing even during busy cooking sessions. This design stems from a deep understanding of practical home kitchen needs, balancing high-frequency usability with clear visual and structural cues that communicate its "specialized sauce for specialized dishes" positioning. Ultimately, it reinforces the strong scenario association of "cook Hunan dishes with Hunan seasoning," enabling the product to quickly convey its functional attributes on the shelf, thereby enhancing consumer recognition and purchase intent.
Team Members: Creative Director: Wen Liu
Design Execution: Shaokun Xiao