London Design Silver

2025

Beaujolais Nouveau Range

Entrant Company

PEMBERTON & WHITEFOORD LLP

Category

Packaging Design - Wine, Beer & Liquor

Client's Name

Seicomart

Country / Region

United Kingdom

For the past 20 years, P&W has been honoured to craft distinctive wine labels for Secoma, one of Japan’s premier retailers, to mark the annual release of the celebrated Beaujolais Nouveau. In 2024, P&W elevated its creative process by integrating cutting-edge AI technology to create a trio of striking, vibrant designs that capture the essence of Beaujolais.



Drawing inspiration from breath-taking imagery of France’s Beaujolais region, P&W utilised Adobe’s AI-powered tools to transform photography into captivating digital paintings. These dynamic designs form a stunning triptych of labels that celebrate the vibrant spirit and heritage of Beaujolais Nouveau, underscoring P&W’s ongoing commitment to blending artistry, technology, and storytelling.



Beaujolais Nouveau Day, an eagerly awaited event in Japan celebrates the release of this iconic French wine. For P&W, it marks an annual creative challenge: to craft designs that stand out in the competitive wine market while remaining true to the tradition and character of the wine itself.



“Every project is an opportunity to push creative boundaries,” said P&W Co-Founder and Creative Director for the project, Adrian Whitefoord. “We don’t impose a house style. Instead, we typically collaborate with talented artists and illustrators to deliver bespoke design solutions tailored to each brief. This year we decided to harness the power of AI”.



P&W’s partnership with Secoma has been a cornerstone of this approach. Each year’s Beaujolais Nouveau collection reimagines what is possible in wine label design. This year’s labels feature: Beaujolais Nouveau (£12.50),Beaujolais Villages Nouveau (over £14) & Beaujolais Rosé Nouveau (over £13)



They are available across Secoma’s 1,200 Seicomart stores, predominantly located in Hokkaido, Japan’s agricultural heartland. P&W is proud to support Secoma’s dedication to quality and provenance, while creating designs that reflect their brand values and celebrate the artistry of winemaking.



P&W’s incorporation of AI technology for the 2024 collection exemplifies our commitment to innovation. “This year’s fusion of creativity and technology showcases our dedication to staying at the forefront of design,” adds Whitefoord. “As we celebrate another successful Beaujolais Nouveau launch with Secoma, we’re excited about the possibilities AI brings to future projects.

Credits

Creative Director
Adrian Whitefoord
Senior Designer
Darren Barber
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