London Design Gold

2023

Huangshan (Red Square Stamp)

Entrant

ZHEJIANG YIXING PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD/ CHINA TOBACCO ANHUI INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD

Category

Packaging Design - Tobacco

Client's Name

CHINA TOBACCO ANHUI INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD

Country / Region

China

According to historical records, Huizhou tobacco has a rich and fascinating history. It was awarded the coveted "Red Square Stamp" by the royal court during the Qianlong emperor period, which speaks volumes about its quality and significance. Huangshan, one of the most well-known tobacco brands in Anhui Province, has taken this legacy forward by introducing the "Red Square Stamp" series of packaging. This innovative step has not only enriched the product line of the Huangshan brand but has also added to the cultural connotation of this legendary brand. The "Red Square Stamp" series helps consumers appreciate and understand the Huizhou tobacco culture and its profound history, which is not widely known.

The packaging design of "Red Square Stamp" cigarettes is a nod to its Huizhou tobacco cultural mark—the overall styling features white with light yellow refraction, similar to Chinese art paper. A red square stamp, as the primary visual identity of the package, showcases an elegant, simple, and profound image of traditional tobacco-making to the world, highlighting the historical significance of the Huangshan brand.

The square stamp and the gold seal echo back and forth, creating a sense of "red stamp on Chinese art paper" and highlighting the honourable historical status of Huizhou Tobacco. The packet's back design features a tobacco field with a stamp to bring the focus back to the tobacco itself. It depicts Huizhou Tobacco's planting environment in nature using a 3D photolithography technique. The distant mountains and Huizhou-style ancient dwellings contrast with each other, and the sweet-smelling tobacco leaves appear lush and green, standing out. Additionally, the packaging design incorporates a gold seal element, emphasising the product's identity as a tribute from the royal family, conveying an atmosphere of respect and authority.

Overall, this package reflects Huizhou tobacco's historical accumulation and unique appeal while conveying traditional Chinese culture's lingering charm, reinterpreting the classic brand image and attracting consumers' attention.

Credits

CHINA TOBACCO ANHUI INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD
Zhong Tang
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