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Samarqand

Samarqand is a packaging design for Qazvin baklava, a traditional Iranian sweet made mainly from powdered pistachios. The cardboard box is printed by offset with a UV base and finished with a matte water based coating that creates a tactile texture. Embossing adds detail and focus in selected areas, while metallic green and gold colours suggest value. The illustration combines traditional and modern Iranian styles, using pistachio images and diamond shapes that recall the form of the pastry. A single unit box is also offered for smaller purchases.

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Enno Cheng Daughters

Daughters is a concert stage design centred on the theme of communication. The main stage carries four layers of square LED screens, each 6 by 6 metres and divided into eight panels of 3 by 6 metres. The screens open, close, stretch and overlap, and they move vertically and horizontally to suit each segment. Traditional LED panels were selected instead of transparent ones for clearer light and shadow effects. Text, body language, sound and symbols are combined on stage to show how messages can pass beyond language barriers. The concert was held in Taipei in August 2022.

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Adam and Eve

The packaging masterfully blends storytelling, art, and tradition. Inspired by both the biblical narrative and Homer's Odyssey, it pays homage to the timeless tradition of sun drying figs. Vintage botanical illustrations evoke a sense of exploration and discovery, merging art and science in a nod to the notebooks of old explorers. The design celebrates nature's bounty and human ingenuity, creating a rich connection between history, heritage, and the craft of preservation. This packaging transforms a simple fruit into a story of curiosity, artistry, and tradition.

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Nai Yes

The Nai packaging redefines resilience and transformation by repurposing discarded marble into unique cases for premium olive oil. Inspired by Michelangelo's transformation of rejected marble into the iconic David, each package serves as a symbol of reinvention. The bold Νai, Yes in Greek, challenges the No, the negative forces of rejection, embodying the potential for second chances. This design not only protects its contents but also carries a social message of hope and individuality, demonstrating that what is often discarded can become an extraordinary inspiration for optimism.

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Thorn Metamorphosis

Thorn Lighting transforms nature's sharpest form, the thorn, into a modern design object that embodies the balance between hard and soft, light and shadow. Inspired by nature's metamorphosis, this lighting symbolizes strength, resilience and spiritual growth through adversity. The design blends raw, organic edges with industrial lines, reflecting the beauty and hope found in challenges. A cinematic experience was created using Houdini, Redshift, and advanced simulation techniques to visually represent this transformation, blending the wild spirit of nature with modern aesthetics.

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Finenutri

Finenutri is a packaging design for a nutritional supplement brand created for women over 25 years old. The bottle is made of PETG material and measures 105 by 55 by 55 millimetres, a size that can be held in one hand. A dual layer structure combines a frosted outer shell with a food grade inner container. Sandblasting gives the outer shell a fine matte texture and a soft translucency. The translucent shell shows the remaining capsules, so the bottle is opened less often. The structure blocks light and helps protect the active ingredients.

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