Italian Pasta Brand Packaging by Olha Takhtarova Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Packaging Design

Olha Takhtarova recognized for packaging design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 13, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category for Italian Pasta Brand Packaging by Olha Takhtarova, designed for SOTB and D. The award was conferred within the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the Bronze A' Design Award Means

The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Regarding Italian Pasta Brand Packaging

Italian Pasta Brand is a packaging and visual identity design for a range of pasta products and sauces. A deep blue base color unites the whole range, while bright shades of orange, coral, purple, green and blue separate each pasta shape on the shelf. A gold Pantone accent and an engraved logo showing a chef refer to traditional pasta making methods. Cooking instructions and nutritional details are printed on every pack, and clear typography aids quick reading. Recyclable materials are used for the packaging.

About Olha Takhtarova

My career in Design started in 2006. I worked as an Interior Designer and Graphic Designer in creative and design companies. Today I continue my way in my own studio. My own design studio SOT B&D was opened in 2015. The studio majors are visual identification, packaging, web design, illustration. More than 400 projects for local and foreign clients from Ukraine, Germany, Belgium, Canada, Poland, UAE, Russia, USA were implemented by SOT B&D within 6 years. My favorite part of the project is creating the design itself when all the information is collected, briefs are read, meetings are held, details are clarified.

Award Record

With this recognition, Olha Takhtarova is a winner of 8 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2019 - 2020 and the 2023 - 2024 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Packaging Design Award

The A' Packaging Design Award is an international packaging competition that recognizes outstanding packaging designs by talented packaging designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to packaging designers, graphic designers, branding agencies and product manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include bottles, boxes, cans, pouches, tubes and cartons. The awarded packaging designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/packaging

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/160328
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/160328
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!160328
Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/257426
Further Information from the Laureate: https://sotdesign.com/en

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Italian Pasta Brand Packaging
Function: Packaging
Category: Packaging Design
Discipline: Communication Design
Industry: Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
Colors: Midnight Blue, Black, Dark Slate Blue, Dim Gray and Burly Wood
Images: 5
Client: SOTB and D

The Recognition

Laureate: Olha Takhtarova
Country: United States of America
Recognition: Bronze A' Design Award
Edition: 2023 - 2024
Design ID: #160328

Design Details

Unique Properties: The project aimed to create a unique brand that would appeal to the main target audience and attract a new, younger audience. The task was to incorporate the image of traditional pasta-making methods and modern challenges and innovations into the visual identity and packaging design. This design should stand out in the competitive market of pasta products not just because of its aesthetics, but also because it embodies the brand's core values and attractiveness.
Inspiration: The visual identity of Chefz Food is characterized by vibrant colors and clear zoning. The color palette includes a deep blue color that unifies all elements in the packaging design into a cohesive whole. Bold and bright shades of orange, coral, purple, green, and blue effectively distinguish the product on the shelf, help differentiate individual items in the product line, and stand out favorably against competitors.
Research: The work on the new brand of pasta products began with Market and competitor analysis, identifying trends and consumer needs. The target audience was defined, along with their preferences and behavioral characteristics. Next, the stage of creating a unique brand image and aesthetically appealing and informative packaging design that corresponds to the brand and attracts consumers' attention follows.
Challenge: Creating impressive packaging for each variant of pasta required collaborative work on an attractive and practical design. It was expected that this approach would grab customers' attention and make it easy to identify the contents of each package. The main goal was to blend beauty and utility, creating packaging that is both visually appealing and informative. Font selection was also considered to facilitate quick understanding of the key features of the packaging and provided information. This carefully thought-out approach not only enhances visual appeal but also ensures quick and informative understanding of the contents.
Realization and Technology: The packaging for Italian pasta emphasizes its high quality and premium nature through attractive design and top-tier materials. It includes essential information like cooking instructions and nutritional details while employing vibrant colors and quality printing. Gold Pantone color adds a luxurious touch, enhancing perceived value. Moreover, the packaging is eco-friendly, using recyclable materials.
Operation and Interaction: Packaging should be convenient and attractive to the target audience. This requires analyzing the audience, market and competitors. The values and style of Chefz Food are reflected in the unique logo with the image of the chef. This character represents the brand and communicates with consumers, creating connections. "Engraved" logo emphasizes tradition and quality, setting the product apart. The packaging is visually appealing, informative and provides easy recognition of the contents.
Project Duration and Location: Dubai, UAE the project began in September 2022 and ended in March 2023
Specifications: Penne, Conchiglie, Farfallei, Cavatappi, Felinni, Fusilli, Macceroni- packing size 340 x 270 mm Linguine, Spaghetti, Bucatini - packing size 300 x 120 mm Marinara Sauce, Tomato Basil - sticker 30 x 70 mm
Keywords: packaging, pasta, Italy, food packaging