London Design Gold

2024

XIANG XUE HUAI FRIENDS

Entrant Company

Guizhou Xiangxuehuai Liquor Industry Co., Ltd

Category

Packaging Design - Wine, Beer & Liquor

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

The packaging of this Chinese Baijiu series artfully integrates musical elements with the Jiang-flavoured liquors, paying homage to the esteemed lyricist Mr. Xiang Xuehuai and offering consumers a comprehensive multi-sensory cultural experience.

The design of the bottle cap draws inspiration from the Hung Hom Coliseum, the venue for Mr Xiang Xuehuai's concerts. It features an inverted pyramid stone structure that honours this iconic site of music. This design not only reflects a profound respect for the art of music but also infuses the bottle with distinct artistic appeal, evoking nostalgia and emotional connections to timeless classics.

The bottle's design is characterized by its artistic creativity, employing a diverse palette of colours, including black, white, red, blue, green, and purple. Each hue corresponds to specific songs and emotional meanings: black represents strength and loyalty, while white signifies purity and tolerance. This chromatic variation conveys a rich tapestry of emotions, transforming the experience of liquor tasting into an emotional journey.

Furthermore, the design and packaging of the bottle symbolize the rhythm of a pentatonic scale intertwined with the flowing course of the Chishui River, creating a dynamic visual effect reminiscent of a flowing ribbon. This sophisticated aesthetic exemplifies the harmonious melding of music, nature, and liquor, allowing consumers to imagine themselves by the riverbank immersed in exquisite melodies. This journey ultimately leads to a gratifying experience of both physical and psychological enjoyment during liquor tasting.

Additionally, the innovative design of the gift box incorporates an opening mechanism reminiscent of a guitar plectrum. This feature not only introduces an element of surprise, suggesting a synergy between music and liquor, but also allows the plectrum to serve as a wearable accessory, thereby enhancing the user's personal expression.

Credits

Xiang Xuehuai
Zhang Heng
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