Gold Packaging Design · 2026
Congtai Huofenzi Baijiu Packaging
by Wen Liu
- A' Design Award 2026 Gold Winner in Packaging Design
- Awarded April 15, 2026
- CLIENT: Shenzhen Oracle Creative Design Co.,Ltd.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 57,799
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About Congtai Huofenzi Baijiu Packaging
Congtai Huofenzi is a packaging design for a Chinese baijiu aimed at young consumers. The visual concept is based on the movement of water and the active nature of liquor molecules, expressed through a central motif named the Eye of Vitality. The bottle carries a dynamic embossed texture and a brand emblem inlaid on a resin plaque. A contoured indentation at the center of the bottle supports a comfortable grip. The outer box is wrapped in wood-grain paper, while layered specialty papers form a flowing pattern that recalls mountains and rivers.
The packaging design presented here emerges from a rich tradition of ceremonial vessel craftsmanship while embracing contemporary sculptural sensibilities that elevate functional containment to aesthetic statement. The designer appears to draw upon centuries of material culture wherein precious liquids have been housed in forms that honor their contents through careful attention to proportion, surface treatment, and symbolic decoration. The remarkable teal glass, graduating through the full spectrum of blue-green tonalities, suggests associations with water, sky, and precious jade, materials long venerated for their spiritual resonance and material purity. The spiral depression carved into the vessel's face introduces a dynamic element that transforms the static container into a meditation on movement and transformation, perhaps referencing the cyclical processes of fermentation and maturation essential to the spirit within. Technical achievement manifests in the seamless integration of blown glass craftsmanship with sculptural carving, the consistent wall thickness necessary to achieve uniform color saturation, and the precise registration of applied gilt elements. The ornate stopper functions as architectural crown, its fan-shaped radiating pattern and geometric incisions connecting the vessel to decorative vocabularies spanning multiple traditions while its warm metallic tonality provides essential chromatic balance against the cool glass body. Calligraphic elements applied in gold establish hierarchy and identity while demonstrating sensitivity to traditional letterform aesthetics. The singular red seal stamp anchors the composition with historical authentication symbolism. This packaging transcends mere commercial function to propose the bottle itself as worthy of preservation and display, suggesting that the experience of this spirit extends from visual and tactile appreciation of its housing through the ceremonial act of opening and pouring. Viewers might contemplate how the spiral form invites the eye inward while the luminous color radiates outward, creating a visual dialogue between containment and emanation, stillness and motion.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Congtai Huofenzi Liquor is a Chinese baijiu crafted for young consumers, enriched with a variety of rare microorganisms. Through precise scientific blending, the liquor achieves an excellent acid-ester balance, resulting in a notably vibrant and refreshing taste. Its packaging design is minimalist yet dynamic, vividly reflecting the active nature of the "liquor molecules" and accurately conveying the product’s core characteristics and unique identity.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 215mm*125mm*H280mm
- Tags
- Natural, Vibrant
- Production Technology
- The bottle features a dynamic embossed texture, with the brand emblem meticulously inlaid on a resin plaque. An ergonomically contoured indentation at its center fits naturally in the hand, ensuring a comfortable grip. The exterior packaging is wrapped in wood-grain paper, while layered specialty papers create a beautiful, rhythmic sense of flow, reminiscent of winding mountains and rivers.
- Design Challenge
- Targeting the younger generation, the Chinese baijiu market still remains underdeveloped, requiring cultivation and guidance. Through its youthful visual identity and uniquely creative packaging, the brand has captured widespread attention and preference among today's youth.
- Project Duration
- March 2024, Shenzhen, China
- Operation Flow
- The display arrangement adopts a minimalist natural style, seamlessly integrating with the surrounding landscape to emphasize a sensory experience that unites mind and body.
- Research
- Through on-site research, a detailed market report was compiled based on insights gathered from over 300 consumers and key distributors.
- Inspiration
- The design draws inspiration from the formless water, skillfully integrating the dynamic and variable nature of the liquor molecules. Centered around the "Eye of Vitality" as its visual core, it vividly embodies the brand spirit of energy and freedom, while significantly enhancing the product's premium feel and visual identity.