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San Liang Jiang Beverage

San Liang Jiang

San Liang Jiang is packaging for a liquor inspired by the culture of Sanxingdui, an ancient site in Chinese history. The ceramic bottle takes its form from a bronze human face, and the upper part of the bottle can be used as a cup. Spray paint and gold stamping are applied to the surface, and black is the main colour. The bottle is wrapped in a clay-like material and placed inside a convex tin box measuring 250 by 175 by 100 millimetres. Small shovels, brushes and hammers are included, so the bottle is uncovered like an excavated relic.

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Zhuojiu Liquor Packaging

Zhuojiu

Zhuojiu is a packaging design for Chinese liquor. The shape of the bottle is inspired by the axe, an object linked with strength. The outer box is cut from reclaimed wood and shows a crack, as if split by an axe. The container is made of glass. No printing is applied to the box or the bottle, and the product name is engraved with charcoal. The box is 300 millimeters high, 180 millimeters long and 120 millimeters wide. The bottle is 180 millimeters high. The wooden box can be kept and reused later as an ornament.

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Yep Collagen Product

Yep

Yep is packaging designed for a drinkable collagen product. The outer box has a triangular shape, chosen to suggest stability and strength. The box is made of paper pulp, a recyclable material, and the outer box measures 170 mm by 100 mm by 186 mm. Inside, the drinkable collagen is held in a glass bottle. The label is printed with a transparent foil, which gives a moist and fresh appearance. The pink logo conveys youth and vitality. A clear information layout and a unified series system help buyers recognize the product from a distance.

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The Mulong Single Malt Irish Whiskey

The Mulong

The Mulong is a packaging design for a single malt Irish whiskey. The bottle and its presentation box are inspired by the Chinese Year of the Wood Dragon. Mahogany components refer to the casks used for the whiskey, while metallic trims follow traditional Chinese patterns. The top of the bottle forms a temple shape, and the closure must be rotated into a set pattern to open. A hidden key unlocks the box, where doors, sliding partitions and two drawers hold the glasses, coasters and accessories. The design creates a slow reveal and a gradual discovery.

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Koya Golden Dragon XO Alcoholic Beverage Packaging

Koya Golden Dragon XO

Koya Golden Dragon XO is a packaging design for an alcoholic beverage. The glass bottle is shaped like an oak aging barrel. A zinc alloy dragon, precision cast and polished, coils around the bottle as a symbol of strength and prosperity. The cap is shaped as a dragon head, so the liquor appears to flow from the mouth of the dragon while pouring. The outer case is made of rigid board with a gold metallic finish, crimson details and classical dragon illustrations. A metal handle makes the case easy to carry. The design joins Eastern symbolism with Western brandy tradition.

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Tianyoude 4600 Qingke Liquor

Tianyoude 4600

Tianyoude 4600 is a packaging design for Qingke liquor from the Qinghai Tibet Plateau. Illustrations show the snow capped mountains and glaciers of the high altitude region. The packaging uses an interactive opening method, so the plateau scenery is revealed at the moment the box is opened. Recycled corrugated paper forms the structure, and an integrated cut creates a built in handle, so no shopping bag is needed. A voucher inside lets the bottle be refilled at selected stores or reused as a vase.

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