The inspiration for the design came from the essence and vitality of plants. Dr. Chen, who supervises the FineHerbs Company, has a background in both Chinese and western medicine. He has used his expertise to select plant essences for the production of herb tea and herb soap. The design of the box is a combination of a rosebud, mint leaf, and the lucky symbol of Zinnia for Chinese people.
The gift box is not only visually appealing but also environmentally friendly. It is made from a mixture of recycled paper and lavender grass seeds. The pulp is hot compressed twice, resulting in a box with a unique pattern. The box is completely compliant with national standards, emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainability.
One of the unique features of this gift box is its interaction with the environment. The box is embedded with Zinnia seeds, which can be planted after the box has served its primary purpose. This allows for the regeneration of new life, symbolizing hope and continuity. The box itself decomposes naturally, returning to the earth and contributing to the cycle of life.
The creation of the gift box was not without its challenges. The ratio of recycled paper to lavender grass seeds had to be carefully balanced to achieve the desired appearance. Additionally, the team had to ensure that the Zinnia seeds would sprout after the hot compression process. Through research and testing, they were able to achieve a sprouting rate of more than 90%.
The New Hope Seed Brand Gift Box is a shining example of how design can be both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious. It is a testament to the creativity and innovation of Yung-Li Chen and the Fineherbsoap Co. Ltd. team. The design has been recognized with a Golden A' Packaging Design Award, a prestigious accolade that acknowledges outstanding and trendsetting creations.
Project Designers: Fineherbsoap Co., Ltd & Yung-Li Chen
Image Credits: USE Brand Design Corp., 2018
Project Team Members: Yung-Li Chen
Jingle Tsai
Chang Kai-Ting
Pin Tsai
Wang Tzu-Hsin
Yang Ya-Lan
Wu Shu-Hui
Chen Pei-Chi
Project Name: New Hope Seed
Project Client: Fineherbsoap Co., Ltd & Yung-Li Chen