Press Release
Sincerely Glacial Orange Fruit Gift Box by Nine Stars Printing Group Ltd. Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Packaging Design
Nine Stars Printing Group Ltd. honored for packaging design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Sincerely Glacial Orange Fruit Gift Box by Nine Stars Printing Group Ltd. has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided 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 Sincerely Glacial Orange Fruit Gift Box
Sincerely Glacial Orange is a fruit gift box designed for glacial oranges. The cover shows twelve oranges, each drawn from a different angle and arranged in a staggered pattern. The number twelve is a symbol of completeness in Chinese culture. The back of the box shows the landscape and landmark buildings of Chenzhou, the growing region of the fruit. The box is made of biodegradable rigid cardboard with a gloss film coating, four-color printing, laser and hot stamping details. Die-cut internal partitions hold and protect the fruit. A rope belt fastens the lid.
About Nine Stars Printing Group Ltd.
Shenzhen Nine Stars Printing and Packaging Group Co., Ltd. Specializes in the design and manufacturing of printing and packaging products, offering comprehensive customized packaging solutions for clients in various sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, medical, consumer goods, and electronics. Its business operations cover material selection, structural design, printing, production, and subsequent processing. Its brand philosophy emphasizes the integration of product functionality with customer requirements through the application of technology and effective process management, and considers resource efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Award Record
With this recognition, Nine Stars Printing Group Ltd. is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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/172004
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172004
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172004
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/367157
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Sincerely Glacial Orange Fruit Gift Box
- Function
- Fruit Gift Box
- Category
- Packaging Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Tomato, Coral, Dark Gray, Dark Olive Green and Goldenrod
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Nine Stars Printing Group Ltd.
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172004
Credits
- Team
- Zheng Lin
- Image Credits
- Nine Stars Printing Group Ltd.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The team meticulously selected and simplified the key characteristics of the glacial orange, including its rounded form, the unique orange color, and the delicate texture of peels. They ensured that the design preserved the essence of the orange and remained easily identifiable through smooth and simple lines, allowing consumers to readily recognize the attributes of the product.
- Inspiration
- The essence of the design for the Sincerely Glacial Orange Gift Box is reflected in the twelve images of glacial oranges on the cover. These twelve artistically crafted images are staggered, with each orange depicted from an angle, representing a full scale of deliciousness and superior quality. This establishes a visual hierarchy and contributes to a fuller and more vibrant appearance. The number twelve holds an immense cultural and emotional implication within traditional Chinese culture.
- Research
- The primary visual features twelve oranges and the number twelve exemplifies perfect mathematical symmetry. This number holds particular significance in Chinese culture, representing the total number of strokes in the characters for family, lover, and friend. It is often viewed as a symbol of completeness and integrity, aligning seamlessly with the positive sentiments conveyed by the glacial orange gift box.
- Challenge
- In addition to highlighting the superior quality of the oranges, the team aimed to reflect the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Chenzhou, the origin of the glacial oranges. Thish was intended to assist farmers there in boosting sales and supporting agricultural products. The solution is embodied in the twelve oranges depicted on the cover, complemented by the landscape and geographical indication buildings illustrated on the back. Opening the box reveals a stunning landscape scroll.
- Realization and Technology
- Regarding materials, the primary structure of the gift box is constructed from biodegradable and eco-friendly rigid cardboard. The surface is coated with a gloss overlay film to enhance its texture and resistance to wear. Four-color printing is employed to exhibit the design and text, while laser and hot stamping techniques are applied in areas to enhance the visual appeal. Precise die-cutting and molding of the internal partitions are implemented to secure and protect fruits.
- Operation and Interaction
- Operation procedure: unfastening the rope belt, lifting the lid, and removing the glacialoranges from the partitions. The folding design enhances interactivity and enjoyment, resembling a miniature picture book that effectively showcases product details and regional scenery.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project commenced on September 12, 2024, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, and concluded on December 15, 2024, in the same location.
- Keywords
- Package, Orange, Emotion, Culture, Design, Branding
