Iron Packaging · 2025
Cacao Odyssey Packaging Box
by Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd.
- A' Design Award 2025 in Packaging
- CLIENT: Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd.
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- Verification code 4541CB588B · Verify this award
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About Cacao Odyssey Packaging Box
Cacao Odyssey is a packaging box series for dark chocolate bars. Four boxes present four themes: Origin, Spread, Globalization and Sustainability. Each theme is matched to a flavor: classic, sea salt, berry and mint. Cultural motifs from different regions and eras, such as Aztec hieroglyphs and European mosaics, illustrate the story of cacao. The vertical box measures 100 by 100 by 148 millimeters and holds the bars upright for easy access and clear display. Recycled paper with non-toxic inks and coatings is used.
About the A' Design Award
Cacao Odyssey Packaging Box is an Iron A' Design Award winner, a prestigious recognition granted to good designs that meet the professional and industrial requirements expected from well-designed creations. Iron winners demonstrate great skill, high specialization, expert understanding, and creative capacity of their creators. Cacao Odyssey Packaging Box is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished creation that is practical and innovative. This Iron A' Design Award-winning design integrates industry best practices and has competent technical characteristics linked with know-how and talent. Cacao Odyssey Packaging Box is respected for its thoroughness and is designed to provide quality of life improvements that help make the world a better place.
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- Unique Properties
- The packaging for this chocolate series focuses on the concept of Cacao Odyssey, reflecting the richness and evolution of the cacao culture through four themes: Origin (Classic Dark Chocolate), Spread (Sea Salt Dark Chocolate), Globalization (Berry Dark Chocolate), and Sustainability (Mint Dark Chocolate). By employing a narrative approach and integrating cultural elements from various regions and eras, it visually presents the journey of cacao, offering consumers a unique cultural experience.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- product dimensions, 100 mm x 100 mm x 148mm
- Tags
- Chocolate packaging, Cacao culture, Four themed boxes, Narrative design, Recycled paper
- Production Technology
- Made from eco-friendly recycled paper, including recycled ultra white paper (176g for the outer packaging and 352g for the inner packaging) and 1200g recycled paperboard, this design exemplifies a circular approach to resource use, helping minimize environmental impact. Even the inks and coatings used are non toxic and harmless, ensuring both safety and environmental friendliness throughout the entire lifecycle.
- Design Challenge
- A key challenge was integrating rich cultural connotations to the packaging without compromising its aesthetic appeal and practicality, aiming to create a deeper connection and interaction between the product and consumers. With four distinct themes, the packaging enhances its cultural depth by visually communicating cacao culture. Moreover, the vertical box design, both compact and exquisite, not only enhances how the product is displayed but also boosts user interaction.
- Research
- The packaging design centers on cacao beans as its core motifs, and seamlessly integrates distinctive cultural elements from different eras and regions. For instance, the Origin theme features Aztec hieroglyphs and botanical motifs like cacao trees, while the Spread theme reflects the classic elegance of European mosaics. These designs create a compelling visual narrative, guiding consumers through a journey through time to explore the rich evolution of cacao culture.
- Inspiration
- Each theme reflects its unique cultural background and flavor profile. The Origin theme connects the primal flavor of Classic Dark Chocolate to the ancient mystique of South American Aztec civilization. The Spread theme harmonizes refined European artistry with the rich, complex flavor of Sea Salt Dark Chocolate. The Globalization theme uses bold color contrasts to reflect the fruity vibrancy of Berry Dark Chocolate. The Sustainability theme features green to complement the cool mint flavor.
- Project Duration
- This design and development of this project started at Shenzhen Setinya Packaging Co., Ltd. in June 2024. It was introduced to the Chinese market in November 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The packaging features a vertical box design, with chocolate bars standing upright inside. This form not only enhances accessibility but also creates an elegant, effective display. Each box is crafted to be compact and exquisite, making it perfect as both decoration and a thoughtful gift. This design adds value to the product and enhances the consumer experience, encouraging interaction and engagement.