2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Ice Factory – World Cup Limited Edition Packaging

Entrant

Shanghai Hong'ao Advertising Co., Ltd.

Category

Packaging Design - Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

lt is a five-piece packaging collection inspired by five of the world’s most celebrated national football teams. Designed to capture the excitement and passion of international competition, the series transforms the visual language of football into a bold expression of freshness, energy, and brand identity.

Each package draws inspiration from the iconic jersey colors of a different national team. Rather than applying these colors directly, the design deconstructs and reassembles them into sharp, crystalline forms that echo the appearance of fractured ice. This distinctive visual approach creates a strong connection between the packaging graphics and the product itself, reinforcing the brand’s core promise of an intensely refreshing experience.

Angular geometric planes intersect like glacier fissures, while hard-edged color blocks convey the power, speed, and tactical dynamics of football. The resulting compositions evoke both the competitive spirit of the game and the visual tension of ice shattering at the moment of impact. Through this fusion of sport and sensory imagery, the packaging delivers an immediate and memorable shelf presence.

A transparent cup structure allows consumers to see the ice inside, making the product an active part of the design. The real ice interacts with the graphics, creating a layered visual experience that enhances perceptions of freshness, authenticity, and quality. This integration of product and packaging reduces the need for excessive messaging while strengthening consumer engagement.

Although each design celebrates a different football culture, all five packages share a unified visual system that ensures strong brand recognition across the collection. By balancing individuality with consistency, the series functions as both a cohesive product family and a collectible set.

Through innovative graphic storytelling and a highly recognizable design language, Ice Factory: World Cup Limited Edition Packaging transforms an everyday ice cup into a celebration of global football culture, creating an engaging consumer experience that connects emotion, sport, and refreshment.

Credits

Leo Mao
Wu Yue
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