2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

NUFF Juice

Entrant

Cho Choi Creative

Category

Packaging Design - Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Client's Name

NUFF Juice

Country / Region

Vietnam

About The Entry

NUFF JUICE was born out of frustration with how mainstream juice brands mislead consumers—selling “flavored sugar water” as health drinks. The founders set out to create a product that’s the real deal: 100% fresh fruit, never from concentrate, and free from additives that sneak into other beverages. NUFF JUICE makes a promise to be good for you and gentle on the environment, proving that nutritious juice can also be uncompromising in its quality and ethics.

The brand identity is rooted in traditional craft, drawing inspiration from classic printmaking techniques like linocut and woodcarving. This influence shows in the NUFF logo, where robust, textured lettering stands for authenticity and a hands-on approach. The design is a visual metaphor for the brand’s philosophy: enough of artificial shortcuts, and more of the genuine, artisanal touch.

Packaging is at the heart of how NUFF JUICE expresses freshness and creativity. The bottles feature lively, brush-drawn illustrations that radiate a handcrafted vibe—deliberately imperfect, energetic, and closely tied to the varied colors of natural fruit. This approach isn’t just style for style’s sake; it sends a loud message to the customer: the juice inside comes straight from real fruit, not a laboratory recipe. NUFF’s illustration system extends into animated, interactive brand touchpoints, making the experience friendly, playful, and full of movement.

On top of its striking look, NUFF JUICE highlights honest messaging on every bottle and platform: “Fresh,” “Nature,” “Never from concentrate.” The first three flavors embrace tropical fruits—each with their own unique taste and health benefits, designed either to recharge you after physical activity or offer simple refreshment for any moment.

NUFF JUICE packaging has been deliberately “overdone,” intended to turn every bottle into a mini fruit garden on the shelf. When grouped together, the range demands attention, standing out against the “copy-paste” monotony seen with other beverage brands.

With additional playful merchandise and a creative team dedicated to craft, illustration, packaging, and animation, NUFF JUICE is more than just a drink—it’s a fresh, approachable brand built on transparency and creative energy.

Credits

Creative Director/Cho Choi Creative
Tin Lai
Designer/Cho Choi Creative
Kien Mai
Designer/Cho Choi Creative
Trang Tran
Account/Cho Choi Creative
Lam Hoang
Designer
Chau Nguyen
Producer/Cho Choi Creative
Tram Dinh
Photographer/Cho Choi Creative
Jeni Khanh Pham
Photographer
Kweirdbleu
3D Artist
Nhan Pham
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