2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Niulanshan Erguotou - National Standard Grade Super

Entrant

Shenzhen Tigerpan Design Co., Ltd.

Category

Packaging Design - Wine, Beer & Liquor

Client's Name

Tiger Pan

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

Niu Lan Shan Erguotou Design Philosophy:

As the progenitor of Erguotou, the design core of the venerable domestic brand Niulanshan lies in solving the challenge of “delivering value at an affordable price while maintaining sophistication through iteration,” with a mission to “create timeless classics.” For Niulanshan, classicism embodies “a dignified, substantial presence” and “a retro, enduring sense of era,” reflecting the brand's confidence: “Erguotou represents Beijing liquor, and Niulanshan remains the original.”

The bottle shape draws inspiration from the Temple of Heaven architecture, extracting its orderly and solemn elements. Thirty-six angular lines form the bottle body—echoing Chinese architectural aesthetics while symbolizing completeness and perfection through the number “36,” reinforcing brand recognition. Label design prioritizes brand prominence, with Erguotou typography celebrating Chinese calligraphic beauty. As the most concise and powerful cultural symbol, Chinese characters paired with expansive brand exposure amplify vintage charm while boosting recognition. Traditional green bottles replicate classic aesthetics, their authentic hue inspired by Chinese architecture.

Additionally, pairing with a dedicated glass not only elevates product value but also maximizes emotional resonance through contextual design. This allows an affordable product to exude sophistication through details, achieving a balance between brand evolution and timeless heritage.

Sustainability

A systematic visual strategy ensures scalability and long-term consistency across product lines. The glass bottle supports environmental sustainability by reducing resource waste through recyclability and reuse. After consumption, it can be repurposed for home wine storage, extending the packaging's lifespan.

Credits

Chief Designer / Shenzhen Tigerpan Design Lab.
Tiger Pan
Executive Designer / Shenzhen Tigerpan Design Lab.
Xiaoyue Chen
3D Render / Shenzhen Tigerpan Design Lab.
Juanjuan Wu
Project Manager / Shenzhen Tigerpan Design Lab.
Hua You Hopwood
Promotion Manager / Shenzhen Tigerpan Design Lab.
Lingli Xiang
Operations / Shenzhen Tigerpan Design Lab.
Xia Diao
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