2026 | Professional

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As one of the most typical symbols of the Chinese Spring Festival, firecrackers carry the Chinese people’s hopes for the year ahead. Drawing inspiration from this traditional element, the packaging for the nut gift box utilizes a five-piece can making process to create a distinctive two-tier split cylindrical form modeled after a firecracker. Rooted in the cultural context of the Year of the Goat—where “goat” shares a similar pronunciation with “auspiciousness” in Chinese—it weaves five New Year blessings—health, academic success, career prosperity, financial fortune, and love—into its visual narrative, translating general well-wishes into heartfelt personal aspirations.
The packaging uses a vibrant true red as its base color, accented with matte gold foil stamped prints. The red embodies the Eastern cultural concept of welcoming luck in the New Year, while the gold echoes the product’s identity as an earth-born bounty and the matte texture tempers opulence, striking a balance between festive celebration and refined elegance. The outline of the prints is derived from the brand’s signature nut motif, with a wreath of grain-ear patterns highlighting its agricultural origin. At the center of the prints, a goat silhouette corresponds to the theme of the Year of the Goat. Starburst details evoke the sparks scattering from a detonating firecracker. The prints repeat across the entire packaging, creating an unbroken visual flow to ensure the complete cultural symbols remain visible from any angle—suggesting good fortune that flows on without end.
An integrated ring handle allows for convenient one-handed carrying, eliminating the need for an additional gift bag. Once the nuts are consumed, the gift box can be repurposed as a storage container, preserving the ceremonial memory of the Spring Festival.
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Shenzhen Xinshentai Technology Co., Ltd.
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Product Design - Healthcare
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Creep Design studio
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Interior Design - Office
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m2 Interior Design
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Interior Design - Residential
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Youssef Denial
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Architectural Design - New Category: Spiritual & Educational Architecture