2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

QianJin Organic Heirloom Corn

Entrant

COCICI (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.

Category

Packaging Design - Prepared Food

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

Redefining the presentation of premium organic agriculture, the packaging for COCICI's QianJin Organic Heirloom Corn establishes a compelling visual and structural metaphor that celebrates its unique ecological origin. The aesthetic concept utilizes a hyper-realistic macro illustration, transforming the entire package into a colossal ear of freshly harvested corn nestled within vibrant green husks.

This organic imagery is grounded by a warm, sandy-textured base that pays homage to the product's origin in the sun-drenched Ulan Buh Desert, while the side and back panels transition into a regal deep purple to assert premium quality. Structurally, the design innovates by fusing a flexible, high-barrier stand-up pouch with an integrated, ergonomically molded rigid handle at the top.

This hybrid engineering elevates the flexible bag into a self-carrying gift vessel, completely eliminating the need for secondary outer boxes or single-use plastic carrier bags, which significantly reduces material waste and embodies ecological stewardship. Enhancing the unboxing ritual, translucent frosted side panels offer a theatrical reveal of the individually vacuum-sealed corn cobs inside, satisfying the consumer's desire for visual purity and tactile discovery.

Additionally, clear, intuitive preparation icons on the reverse side guide the user through seamless microwave or boiling methods, enhancing the overall user experience. By merging bold shelf presence with highly functional, eco-conscious structural design, this packaging elevates a humble staple food into a premium, gift-worthy sensory experience that commands instant market attention.

Credits

Wu Tianru
Chen Xingqiao
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