Banquine: A Luxurious Circus-Inspired Candle PackagingBringing the Vibrancy of the Circus to Your Home
Banquine candles are an extravagant sensorium of sound, smell, and color, inspired by Philip Astley, the father of the modern circus, where high-quality candles played a surprising vital role in the experience. The brand design closely aligns with Banquine’s luxurious line of candles, while also hinting at the brand’s origin story. The use of strong vibrant colors and elegant textures is inspired by the sophisticated yet overwhelming circus experience. The collection consists of different scents and accompanying designs, making each and every purchase a high-end collector’s item. Inspired by the influx of sensations that overwhelm all senses when visiting the circus - or indeed when opening the package of a luxury candle.
In a candle world full of simple and monotonous packaging designs, Banquine candles stand out with fun, energetic colors and patterns. The excitement and many sensations you feel when going to the circus is the exact vibrancy this design wants to bring across to customers. Representing each single element at the circus on its own, the different simple geometric shaped illustrations, form intrinsic patterns together. Head-turning and attention-grabbing, the Banquine packaging breaks the design away from the competition.
The energetic design translates into geometric shapes and bright colors, resulting in a set of recognizable yet distinct patterns. The effect is a brand and packaging that stands out without upsetting, maintaining its gracefulness - a careful balance required to honor the Banquine brand and what it stands for.
Project started in March 2020 and finished in April 2020 in New York City.
This Design was awarded Bronze in A' Packaging Design Award in 2021. Bronze A' Design Award: Bestowed upon outstanding and creatively ingenious designs that authenticate experience and resourcefulness. Esteemed for incorporating best practices in art, science, design, and technology, they exhibit strong technical and creative skills and contribute to quality of life improvements, making the world a better place.
Project Details and Credits
Project Designers: Eva Van der Borght
Image Credits: Eva Van der Borght
Project Team Members: Eva Van der Borght
Project Name: Banquine
Project Client: Eva Van der Borght