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The Mask that Ate the Virus

Swiss biotech company Livinguard developed a textile for reusable masks that inactivates and eliminates bacteria, fungi, and viruses (incl. Covid 19) upon impact. This idea is brought to life in the packaging: The mask comes in a sterile package. An attached plastic strip animates – when slid up and down – a graphic depiction of a virus that is getting eaten in the process, adding some urgently needed humor in desperate days. To avoid the mix up of masks among family members, and hence cross-contamination, differently colored adjustment clips come in a separate sleeve to customize each mask.

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Chiang Hu

It is committed to the Chinese traditional wine (white wine, rice wine, yellow rice wine, fruit wine, etc.) combined with the modern trend to make new Chinese expression, international expression. On the front of the bottle is an elaborate engraving of birds. On the opposite side of the bottle is the landscape of China's Fenhe River, the birthplace of the winery. Through the wine, the birds fly above the mountains and rivers, expressing lofty aspirations.

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Vilajuiga Water

Vilajuiga Lightly Sparkling Water is a glass bottle for naturally carbonated mineral water. The bottle is made of pure white glass, chosen for its high transparency. The blue colour of the label creates soft blue shades within the glass. The asymmetric form and the organic shapes refer to the Emporda region, where the rocks are eroded by the tramontana wind. Depending on the point of view, the geometry of the bottle shows several different shapes. The long neck helps the water flow and makes the bottle easy to carry. The bottle measures 65 millimetres in diameter and 220 millimetres in height.

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Cascahuin

Cascahuin is a bottle designed for tequila. The mouth, ring and neck of the bottle were modified so that the sealing system works with a cork stopper. The brand icon is applied in high relief on the neck, which gives the package a characteristic seal. The glass container is produced by blow molding, with sodium-calcium glass as the base material. The stopper is made from selected natural cork grains inked with food grade vegetable pigments. The bottle measures 70 by 70 by 260 millimeters. The design takes inspiration from pre-Hispanic crafts, materials and the reading of the stars.

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Renata-A

Renata-A is a shampoo bottle designed for a hair care brand. The bottle body is made with a bio-based material produced from discarded tea stems collected from tea farmers in Taiwan. The material replaces 40 percent of petrochemical plastic and helps reduce carbon emissions. The bottle is as durable as conventional plastic containers, can be recycled and does not release toxic substances into the soil after incineration. The packaging holds a shampoo made with Chinese herbal extracts, and the design reflects the theme of regeneration.

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Time

Time is a packaging design created for a moisturizing facial mask. The box opens like a book, so the pages can be turned from the first to the last. The artwork uses a water beast from ancient Chinese mythology and colors taken from the Dunhuang murals. The outer package measures 200 mm long, 110 mm wide and 50 mm thick. Degradable paper is used as the main material. A UV brightening treatment and repeated embossing add contrast to the dark background. The design links traditional culture with a modern cosmetics brand.

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