Day of Design

Day of Design featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 
Hainan Beer Packaging

China Resources Snow Breweries Packaging Packaging Saturday, 7 March 2026

Hainan Beer

Hainan Beer is a beer packaging design inspired by the landscape and culture of Hainan. The glass bottle carries relief patterns drawn from sea waves, sailing boats, lighthouses, coconut trees and seabirds, and its slim shape supports a one-hand grip. The aluminium can is printed with thermochromic ink, so a postmark pattern appears gradually as the temperature falls during refrigeration. The outer box is made of kraft paper and shaped like a suitcase. The packaging links the beer to local scenery and to a relaxed local lifestyle.

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Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging

TIGER PAN Drip Coffee Packaging Packaging Friday, 6 March 2026

Luckin 2.0

Luckin 2.0 is a series of drip coffee packaging created for five coffee varieties. Each box is illustrated with the origin of its beans, including Africa and Yunnan in China. Local plants and animals are drawn to suggest a natural scene. Five bright color schemes separate the varieties and help the boxes stand out on the display shelf. The layout is direct and simple, with clear product information instead of long slogans. The boxes are produced with four color printing, matte black hot stamping and a matte silver label.

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Heralbony Packaging

Atsushi Morita Packaging Packaging Thursday, 5 March 2026

Heralbony

Heralbony is a packaging series created for an art-life brand that applies artworks by artists with disabilities to fashion and interior design. A single blue paper, chosen from more than 9,000 paper types, is used for all packaging and branding tools that customers touch. Blue is the symbolic color of World Autism Day. The selected paper is thick and has a craft-like texture. Only foil stamping is applied, in one position and one size, which removes the color proofing stage and keeps costs low. The range includes product boxes, gift boxes and shopping bags.

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Zao from Xinghua Village Liquor Package

Chunyang Wang Liquor Package Packaging Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Zao from Xinghua Village

Zao from Xinghua Village is a packaging design for Chinese liquor. The illustrated main pattern shows the process of growing wheat and turning it into liquor. The Chinese character for the series name is combined with European Gothic letterforms. Slender lines and decorative patterns link tradition with modern design. The label uses a silver pressed process with fine lines, and the box uses UV dark lines that can be felt by touch. The transparent bottle shows the clear color of the liquor. The design aims to present Chinese liquor to younger people and to people of different cultures.

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Hei Hu Hall Incense Incense Packaging

Jing-Yi Li Incense Packaging Packaging Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Hei Hu Hall Incense

Hei Hu Hall is a set of incense packaging designs created for a Taiwanese incense producer. Twelve package designs are grouped into three series: Worship to Gods, Memorial to Ancestors, and Taste of Incense. The artwork is based on five auspicious beasts found in traditional temples in Taiwan, including the Kylin, the Chinese Phoenix, the Spirit Turtle, the Dragon and the White Tiger. Abstract lines and geometric characters form the patterns. Box sizes vary with the incense inside. The design aims to renew a traditional industry and share Taiwanese auspicious culture with younger people.

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Nianfenyuanjiang Gu3o Alcoholic Beverage Packaging

Wen Liu Alcoholic Beverage Packaging Packaging Monday, 2 March 2026

Nianfenyuanjiang Gu3o

Gu30 is a bottle designed for baijiu, a traditional Chinese spirit. The design continues the Nianfenyuanjiang product line and keeps the established bottle shape and the dragon motif. The bottle is made with sarin, a bright and transparent material, so the carved dragon texture appears clearer and the liquid inside is easier to see. Glass, plastic, acrylic and paper are used in the packaging. Imperial elements recall the long brewing history of the distillery. The design aims to place the product in the premium segment of the baijiu market.

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