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Dheeraj Bangur Receives the Golden A' Design Award for Indian Absinthe Heritage Liqueur in Packaging Design
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Dheeraj Bangur for packaging design
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Indian Absinthe Heritage Liqueur by Dheeraj Bangur, designed for Brandsthan, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 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.
About the Golden A' Design Award
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
About Indian Absinthe Heritage Liqueur
Indian Absinthe is a bold tribute to ancient elixirs and the craft of fine distillation. Rooted in tradition yet shrouded in mystery, it captivates with deep herbal complexity. Encased in an elegant emerald-green bottle, it embodies a rebellious spirit where timeless craft meets boundless imagination. Each sip reveals a symphony of botanicals, a fusion of flavors that lingers like a legend. Every pour evokes the essence of forgotten rituals and the thrill of discovery, inviting you to explore a world where heritage and innovation blend seamlessly.
About Dheeraj Bangur
Who am I? Picture me as a design virtuoso, a maestro of communication design who emerged from the illustrious halls of MIT Institute of Design. My passion for design and art courses through my veins, blending creativity with purpose, and shaping a narrative that transcends the ordinary. Why am I relevant and important? Imagine a world where design and art are not just visual embellishments but the heartbeat of societal transformation. I am on a mission to reignite the flame of love for design and art, using their power to craft solutions that resonate with the very soul of society. What are my major achievements and perks?
Award Record
Dheeraj Bangur is a winner of 5 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2023 - 2024 to 2024 - 2025 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/169264
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169264
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169264
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/348748
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://maharanimahansar.in
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Indian Absinthe Heritage Liqueur
- Function
- Heritage Liqueur
- Category
- Packaging Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Medium Sea Green, Silver, Sea Green, Dark Slate Gray and Black
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Brandsthan
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Dheeraj Bangur
- Country
- India
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #169264
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Maharani Mahansar Indian Absinthe Royal Treasure Edition is a bold spirit honoring fine distillation. Infused with exotic botanicals and the essence of wormwood, it offers rich, herbal complexity with captivating depth. Encased in a collectors edition bottle, it embodies mystery, tradition, and craftsmanship. A tribute to ancient elixirs, this premium absinthe intrigues the senses and ignites the imagination, making every sip unforgettable.
- Inspiration
- Indian Absinthe is a bold tribute to the mystique of ancient elixirs and the artistry of fine distillation. Infused with the essence of tradition and the intrigue of the unknown, it captivates with its deep, herbal complexity. Housed in an elegant emerald-green bottle, Indian Absinthe embodies a rebellious spirit, where time-honored craft meets untamed imagination. Every sip unveils a dance of botanicals, an alchemy of flavors that lingers like a legend.
- Research
- The design research for Indian Absinthe Royal Treasure Edition focused on merging ancient distillation artistry with a rare, collectible aesthetic. Inspired by vintage distillery pots, the bottle evokes the charm of an old-world elixir while resembling an exclusive perfume flask. The research involved studying historical absinthe-making equipment, botanical engravings, and classic glass craftsmanship through sketches, digital modeling, and material experimentation. Key insights emphasized the intricate balance between embossed branding, gold foiling, and a debossed botanical pattern, enhancing both visual richness and tactile appeal.
- Challenge
- The challenge in designing Indian Absinthe Royal Treasure Edition lay in capturing the essence of ancient distillation while creating a rare, collectible aesthetic. Achieving the perfect balance between the vintage distillery pot inspiration and the refined look of a perfume flask required extensive research and meticulous craftsmanship. Externally, sourcing handmade textured paper, executing precise embossing, gold foiling, and debossed botanical patterns while maintaining production feasibility posed complexities.
- Realization and Technology
- The bottle is specially designed for Indian Absinthe, reflecting its bold and enigmatic character. The label is crafted from handmade textured paper, adding a rich, organic feel to the design. The main branding features elegant embossing, enhanced with luxurious gold foiling for a striking visual appeal. A meticulously crafted debossed pattern adds depth and refinement, creating a tactile experience that elevates the overall presentation. These elements come together to embody the essence of tradition, craftsmanship, and sophistication.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Indian Absinthe Royal Treasure Edition packaging seamlessly blends elegance with functionality. The bottle is sealed with a handcrafted wooden cork, adorned with an embossed metal seal, ensuring authenticity and a premium feel. The label’s embossed branding and debossed patterns enhance its tactile appeal, while the handmade textured paper exudes craftsmanship. Designed for a refined unboxing experience, every detail reflects the mystique and heritage of this extraordinary spirit, making each reveal as captivating as the drink itself.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in November 2024 in Jaipur and finished in December 2024 In Jaipur
- Specifications
- The bottle size is 120 mm x 70 mm x 220 mm
- Keywords
- Maharani Mahansar, Indian Absinthe, Rajasthan, Vintage, Heritage, Liqueur, Liquor, Royal, Rajputana
