Press Release
Olha Takhtarova Is Honored with the A' Design Award for Fruit Bar Snack Packaging in Packaging Design
Olha Takhtarova honored for packaging design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 14, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ Fruit Bar Snack Packaging by Olha Takhtarova, designed for SOTB and D, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Fruit Bar Snack Packaging
Fruit Bar is a packaging design for a range of natural snack bars. The snacks are made from nuts, fruits and seeds, without artificial additives. Each variety, including apricot, figs, plum, dates and multifruit, is presented in a pack measuring 140 by 130 millimetres. Bright gradients in purple, orange, green, blue and red separate the varieties on the shelf. Illustrated characters represent each fruit and express energy and joy. An individual logo was created for each product to support quick recognition and give the brand a friendly image.
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 9 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2019 - 2020 to 2023 - 2024 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. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to packaging designers, graphic designers, branding agencies and product manufacturers from all countries. Entries typically include bottles, boxes, cans, pouches, tubes and cartons. Awarded packaging designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/packaging
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/160663
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/160663
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!160663
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/257426
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://sotdesign.com/en
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Fruit Bar Snack Packaging
- Function
- Snack Packaging
- Category
- Packaging Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Lavender, Chocolate, Light Gray, Rebecca Purple and Olive Drab
- Images
- 5
- Client
- SOTB and D
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Olha Takhtarova
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #160663
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Fruit Bar is a new brand of quick and nutritious snacks. Our products are made exclusively from natural ingredients: nuts, fruits, and seeds. There are no harmful additives, artificial flavor enhancers, dyes, or preservatives in our snacks. The company aims to stand out among other health-oriented snack brands by conveying a sense of joy and utility. It was necessary to express this energy and joy of Fruit Bar through packaging that will be attractive and easily recognizable among other brands.
- Inspiration
- Our task was to create a new brand and packaging that would convey authentic taste and modern individuality. Moreover, this new brand should communicate closely and boldly with young people. A bright voluminous logo and illustrations were developed in the form of characters, each of which is associated with a certain fruit. These characters express individuality, positivity, and pure energy, making them attractive and memorable for consumers
- Research
- To emphasize the charismatic character of the brand and the attractiveness of the packaging, we used bright and expressive colors that reflect the taste of the product while also distinguishing the range. We employed gradient stretches in purple, bright orange, green, blue, and red hues. Additionally, an individual logo was created for each product, giving it a distinctive and direct style to help consumers easily identify each product line
- Challenge
- Before starting the development of the Fruit Bar packaging, research was conducted on the target audience, their needs, and preferences. Close competitors and recent packaging design trends were also reviewed. Choosing suitable packaging materials was crucial; it needed to provide protection for the product from external factors and be made from environmentally friendly materials to support the latest eco-friendly trends and demands. A challenge arose in creating a design that was both attractive and informative while providing enough space for necessary product information.
- Realization and Technology
- The characters on the packaging not only give it uniqueness but also fill customers with positivity and energy. They become an integral part of the brand, which aims to convey joy and dynamism to its consumers. For example, the fig character, brightly purple, is boxing and full of energy, while the apricot character, bright orange, is cheerful and into fitness. The plum character loves yoga, and the date character doesn't mind spending all their time in the pool.
- Operation and Interaction
- The developed packaging design for Fruit Bar interacts with the consumer through several key aspects: Attractiveness: Bright colors, interesting graphic elements, and an appealing packaging design can catch the consumer's attention on the store shelf or in advertisements. Informativeness: The design includes information about the product, such as its ingredients, nutritional value, health benefits, etc., helping the consumer make a purchasing decision. Emotional impact: Characters, colors, and the overall atmosphere of the packaging can evoke specific emotions in the consumer, such as joy, energy, or confidence in choosing the product.
- Project Duration and Location
- Poland. The project began in January 2023 and ended in June 2023
- Specifications
- Apricot, Figs, Plum, Dates, Multifruit - packing size 140 x 130 mm
- Keywords
- Snack, Snack bar packaging, Fruit Bar, Illustration, Characters
