Gilsang 7days Makgeolli Kit by Geumpung Brewery Co., Ltd Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design

Geumpung Brewery Co., Ltd recognized for food, beverage and culinary arts design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 15, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design category for Gilsang 7days Makgeolli Kit by Geumpung Brewery Co., Ltd, designed for Geumpung Brewery. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the Bronze A' Design Award

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 Gilsang 7days Makgeolli Kit

Gilsang 7days is a home brewing kit for makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice drink. The kit adapts a recipe from Sanga Yorok, a 15th-century Korean culinary text, into a simple seven-day process. Pre-cooked porridge and steamed rice are supplied in sealed containers, together with nuruk and a straining cloth, so little preparation is needed. High-temperature sterilization supports safety and a long shelf life. The packaging is made of eco-friendly paper with the texture of old manuscripts, and a printed code links to video guides in several languages.

Award Record

This recognition makes Geumpung Brewery Co., Ltd a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design Award

The A' Culinary Art Design Award is an international design competition recognizing excellent culinary art designs by best culinary artists and chefs worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to culinary artists, food designers, beverage designers and chefs from all countries. Typical entries include design for food, design with food, food servings, tasting menus, cocktails and desserts. The awarded culinary art designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/culinary-art

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/176872
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/176872
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!176872
Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/373235
Further Information from the Laureate: https://url.kr/sc4me2

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Gilsang 7days Makgeolli Kit
Function: Makgeolli Kit
Category: Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design
Discipline: Product Design
Industry: Food & Hospitality and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Dark Olive Green, Rosy Brown, Black, Gray and Dark Slate Gray
Images: 5
Client: Geumpung Brewery

The Recognition

Laureate: Geumpung Brewery Co., Ltd
Recognition: Bronze A' Design Award
Edition: 2025 - 2026
Design ID: #176872

Credits

Image Credits: Image: Photographer White, Gilsang 7days, 2025.

Design Details

Unique Properties: The Gilsang 7days Kit reinterprets the traditional recipe from Sanga Yorok into a modern home-brewing experience. Pre-cooked porridge and rice are provided in sealed containers, accompanied by nuruk and a straining cloth to minimize preparation. The packaging, crafted from eco-friendly paper with textures reminiscent of old manuscripts, incorporates a QR code offering multilingual guidance, reducing printed materials and supporting sustainability.
Inspiration: This project draws inspiration from Sanga Yorok, a 15th-century Korean culinary text. It seeks to inherit the wisdom and craftsmanship of the past in a modern context, transforming the seemingly complex process of traditional liquor brewing into an accessible hobby. The aesthetics of ancient manuscripts are reflected in the design, while modern conveniences such as pre-prepared ingredients create a unique brewing experience that bridges past and present.
Research: The Gilsang 7days Kit simplifies traditional brewing, connecting cultural heritage with modern lifestyles. Pre-packaged ingredients and guided video tutorials allow anyone to craft Makgeolli with ease, fostering accessibility to Korean traditional liquor and contributing to cultural preservation.
Challenge: The main challenge was to preserve authenticity while adapting the brewing process for modern consumers. By simplifying ingredient preparation and introducing sterilized sealed packaging along with QR-based guidance, the kit balances tradition with modern practicality, laying the foundation for wider cultural adoption of Makgeolli.
Realization and Technology: The packaging uses eco-friendly paper materials with minimal printing processes, replicating the tactile aesthetics of ancient manuscripts. High-temperature sterilization and sealed packaging ensure safety and long shelf life. A QR code links to multilingual video guides, reducing the need for printed manuals and supporting sustainability.
Operation and Interaction: Over seven days, users complete simple steps to brew their own Makgeolli: Day 1: Mix porridge and nuruk to begin fermentation Day 2: Add steamed rice to accelerate fermentation Day 7: Strain with cloth, dilute with water, and enjoy Step-by-step video guides accessible via QR code ensure even beginners can enjoy an authentic brewing experience.
Project Duration and Location: The project began at Geumpung Brewery in Ganghwa, Incheon, in March 2025, completed development in August 2025, and was first launched in September 2025. All production and operations take place at Geumpung Brewery.
Specifications: Package Size: 213mm × 92mm × 290mm Package Material: Eco-friendly paper Container Material: Polypropylene (PP) Technical Features: High-temperature sterilization, long-term preservation
Keywords: Korean Heritage, DIY Makgeolli, Traditional Recipe, Food Kit, Cultural Experience