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Wanmu Qianjin Astragalus Tea Packaging

Wanmu Qianjin

Wanmu Qianjin is a gift set packaging for astragalus tea. The emerald green outer box carries an engraved gold plated metal plaque inspired by Qing imperial seals. Textured paper suggests forest scenery, and gold flecked patterns refer to astragalus resources. Opening the box reveals a gilded interior with three golden drawers that assemble into a Saihanba landscape. Each drawer holds ten sachets, giving a thirty day supply. The packaging is refillable, and one sapling is planted for each purchase.

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Zhang Gong Lao Jiu 1975 Baijiu Packaging

Zhang Gong Lao Jiu 1975

Zhang Gong Lao Jiu 1975 is packaging designed for a Chinese liquor. The overall form takes inspiration from the century-old locust trees that grow on the distillery grounds. The outer box is made of eco-friendly pulp, and the bark texture is formed by embossing instead of ink printing. The bottle is fired with Chinese white glaze, and kiln transformation creates natural patterns in some areas. The bottle surface recalls the worn texture of old fermentation pits. The package measures 125 by 125 by 290 millimeters.

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Sui Li Chinese Baijiu Packaging

Sui Li

Sui Li is a packaging design for Chinese baijiu. The bottle is made of high borosilicate glass, chosen for clarity and corrosion resistance, so the color of the liquor remains visible. A seed shaped label in gold is produced with metallic transfer printing for a three dimensional effect. A seed vein texture on the bottle surface adds a tactile quality. The gift box uses silver cardstock with screen printed white river contours, refined with UV processing. Gold, black and white form a clear contrast. The seed imagery refers to growth and to the natural origin of the drink.

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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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SUMMER PALACE TOUR Brand Design

SUMMER PALACE TOUR

Summer Palace Tour is a brand design created for an anniversary tour of the Summer Palace in Beijing. Three major architectural clusters are illustrated in a 2.5D style, covering more than 20 traditional Chinese buildings, in black, red and green. The design is applied to publicity materials, office supplies and souvenirs, printed on coated art paper and craft paper with screen printing and gold stamping. A craft paper box holds two posters, four key rings, adhesive tape, an envelope and a notebook. Visitors can carry the garden heritage by hand.

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Honey Packaging Design

Honey

Honey is a packaging design created for honey. The form is derived from the hexagonal cells of a beehive, with hexagonal volumes stacked together. Honey is made from a combination of glass and wood, and the complete set is placed in a hard box. The labels refer to the natural habitats of bees, such as forest, mountain and plain, and a wooden door supports the same theme. After the product is consumed, the container can be reused to store jam, nuts, dried fruits or spices. Each unit measures 170 mm in width, 170 mm in depth and 165 mm in height.

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