Platinum Packaging Design · 2020
Bonita Pour Femme Perfume Packaging and Structure Design
by Vishal Vora
- A' Design Award 2020 Platinum Winner in Packaging Design
- Awarded April 15, 2020
- CLIENT: Sol Benito
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About Bonita Pour Femme Perfume Packaging and Structure Design
Bonita Pour Femme is a perfume bottle and outer packaging design created for the Gulf region, the Middle East and Africa. The design expresses fashion, class and femininity, and the form takes inspiration from the hobo handbag. The bottle is made of brown coated glass with a gold plated ABS collar and cap. The handle is woven from polyurethane leather. The outer hard box is dark brown and carries a gel label for branding. The box measures 165 mm in height, 135 mm in width and 50 mm in depth.
Positioned within the contemporary discourse surrounding prestige fragrance packaging, Vishal Vora's Bonita Pour Femme Perfume Packaging and Structure Design exemplifies the evolving dialogue between artisanal tradition and modern sculptural form that characterizes the most accomplished expressions of luxury object design. The work demonstrates sophisticated understanding of material semiotics, deploying the rich vocabulary of leather craftsmanship through the distinctive braided handle, a gesture that simultaneously references equestrian heritage, handbag luxury, and tactile intimacy while elevating the perfume vessel beyond mere container toward collectible objet. The spherical vessel form, perhaps evoking the classical pomander or suggesting organic femininity through its rounded silhouette, acquires architectural presence through the precisely engineered gold collar and spray mechanism, elements whose machined perfection establishes productive tension with the handcrafted character of the leather components. Chromatic choices reveal careful consideration of retail environment and emotional resonance, the deep black glass suggesting mystery and depth while warm metallic accents communicate accessible opulence rather than cold austerity. The pendant tag functions as both practical identifier and aesthetic accent, its debossed surface inviting tactile exploration while the flowing emblem suggests movement, perhaps referencing the ephemeral nature of fragrance itself as it unfolds through time. The environmental presentation within luxurious leather folds demonstrates understanding of context in communicating brand values, suggesting the interior of a fine automobile or the lining of a premium handbag, spaces already associated with sophisticated femininity and refined taste. What distinguishes this design is its synthesis of apparently contradictory qualities, substantial yet graceful, traditional yet contemporary, industrial yet artisanal, achieving that rare equilibrium wherein each element supports and amplifies its counterparts. How might one consider the ways this vessel transforms the daily ritual of fragrance application into a moment of aesthetic contemplation?
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Bonita Pour Femme
Challenge was to create a feminine perfume product and packaging for GCC and African market.
Conceptualized from the visual narratives of woman’s obsession and desire, representation for Fashion, Class and Luxury was translated into the concept for this product along with the name “BONITA”. thus we took inspiration from Hobo hand bag as a metaphor to tell the story of woman’s obsession and desire. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Outer Hard box Dimensions : Height 165mm, Width (Wide) : 135mm, Depth (deep) : 50mm
- Tags
- Femininity, Craftsmanship, Elegance, Chic, Style, Fashion, Desire, Obsession
- Production Technology
- Anatomy of Product: Brown Coated glass with UV gold plated ABS Collar and Cap, Handle of product was crated and Woven from Leather PU,
Outer Packaging is Dark brown with Gel Label for Branding - Project Duration
- Project Duration: 12 months
Market: GCC, Middle East and Africa - Operation Flow
- This Project was designed in India and manufactured in china,
Design and technical drawing along with all detailed specification of done in India and mass manufacture of product was done in china within 12 months of timeline. - Inspiration
- Objective of design was to represent fashion, class and woman's obsession, thus we took Hobo bag as a visual narrative to tell story of femininity,