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Green Captain Sipan Island Treasures by Anja Zambelli Colak Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design

The international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Anja Zambelli Colak for graphics, illustration and visual communication design

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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category for Green Captain Sipan Island Treasures by Anja Zambelli Colak, designed for Zambelli Brand Design. The result belongs to 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The Bronze A' Design Award Explained

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.

About Green Captain Sipan Island Treasures

Green Captain is a branding and packaging design for traditional products from Sipan Island in Croatia. The brand icon merges the shape of a leaf with a hidden ship. The icon refers to the founder, a former tanker captain who now cultivates traditional products on the island. Captain motifs appear across the range, with suit symbols on olive oil bottles and ship icons on wine bottles. Carob packaging reflects the natural and architectural heritage of Sipan. Fedrigoni paper and foils are used, with modern printing for clear detail and strong color.

About Anja Zambelli Colak

Anja Zambelli Čolak, born in 1983. Graduated from most prestigious design universities in Milan, Italy - Istituto Europeo di Design and Domus Academy where she got her Master’s degree in Business Design. Anja’s work has been published in design books “Packaging Structure” (ArtPower), “Take me away please” (DesignerBooks) and “Logo lounge” edition 2018 and 2020. “My passion is to understand the hidden value and the very essence of each client so that we can communicate those messages through branding and design.” Her education comes from two prestige design institutions in Milan, Italy: Istituto Europeo di Design and Domus Academy. Right after she got an M.A.

Award Record

This recognition makes Anja Zambelli Colak a winner of 4 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2020 - 2021 and the 2023 - 2024 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award

The A' Graphic Design Award is an international graphic design competition recognizing good graphic designs by best creative agencies and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to graphic designers, communication designers, graphic artists and illustrators from all countries. Typical entries include logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs and business cards. The awarded graphic designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/graphics

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

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Green Captain Sipan Island Treasures
Function
Sipan Island Treasures
Category
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
Discipline
Communication Design
Industry
Branding & Advertising and Arts
Colors
Dark Green, Dark Slate Gray, Silver, Gray and Gainsboro
Images
5
Client
Zambelli Brand Design

The Recognition

Laureate
Anja Zambelli Colak
Country
Croatia
Recognition
Bronze A' Design Award
Edition
2023 - 2024
Design ID
#160279

Design Details

Unique Properties
The Green Captain brand's special icon merges a leaf's shape with a hidden ship, symbolizing the founder's journey from seafaring to cultivating treasures on Sipan Island. Each package embodies captain iconography, from suit symbols on olive oil bottles to ship icons on wine bottles. Carob packaging reflects Sipan's natural and architectural heritage, setting this design apart with its seamless integration of narrative and aesthetics.
Inspiration
Green Captain Sipan Island Treasures branding and packaging draw inspiration from its founder's remarkable journey. As the world's youngest tanker captain turned cultivator of traditional products on the serene island of Sipan, Croatia, his story symbolizes a return to roots and heritage preservation. Our design reflects this narrative, honoring tradition with modern elegance.
Research
Our methodology began with a thorough brand strategy, exploring brand stories, customers, and competitors. Research on the island's history and founder's legacy ensued. Next came brand naming, followed by design exploration, prototyping, and finally, printing.
Realization and Technology
The Green Captain packaging utilizes premium materials such as Fedrigoni paper and foils for a luxurious feel. Cutting-edge printing technologies were leveraged to achieve vibrant colors and crisp detailing, enhancing shelf appeal and brand recognition.
Project Duration and Location
The project started in Croatia in April 2023 and finished in February 2024
Keywords
brand, packaging design, olive oil packaging, wine packaging, traditional good packaging

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