Alabear

Gift Box for Mao Ming

Alabear's name comes from the Ningbo dialect ala means our. Alabear means our little bear. In China, the year of the ox corresponds to 2021. The god of wealth is a popular god. In the New Year, children will receive red envelopes and Spring Festival couplets will be posted on the door of the house. The project is based on the bear mascot as the main design element, combined with the image of the cow and the god of wealth to design a gift for the Chinese New Year.

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Unique Properties

The project is a gift box designed for the Spring Festival of the Year of the Ox. The project uses the bear mascot as the main design element, combined with the image of the ox (in China, the year of the ox corresponds to 2021) and the image of the God of Wealth, designed red envelopes, spring couplets and other gifts for Chinese New Year. The content of this gift box is required for Chinese New Year. The project was welcomed by the local people and played a role in tourism promotion.

Tags

Zodiac Ox, Little Bear, God of Wealth, Chinese New Year, Spring Festival Couplets, Gift Box

Production Technology

Printing color: CMKYK+ spot color (red) Process: bronzing, bulging. Material: special paper

Design Challenge

In the project, the combination of the bear mascot and the Spring Festival elements is the focus.

Project Duration

The project started in November 2020 and will be completed in January 2021. It will be put on the market in February 2021.

Operation Flow

The New Year gift box is used to present New Year gifts. The items include packaging design, red envelope design, spring couplet design and commemorative coin design.

Research

The project designed a gift box suitable for Chinese New Year by studying the elements of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ox, the God of Wealth, and the Spring Festival couplets, combined with the shape of the bear mascot.

Inspiration

Alabear's name comes from the Ningbo dialect "ala" means "our". Alabear means "our little bear". In China, the year of the ox corresponds to 2021. The god of wealth is a popular god. In the New Year, children will receive red envelopes and Spring Festival couplets will be posted on the door of the house. The project is based on the bear mascot as the main design element, combined with the image of the cow and the god of wealth to design a gift for the Chinese New Year.

Project Overview

Alabear Gift Box has been a Bronze winner in the Packaging Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Image Credits

For design images and photos please credit Mao Ming.

Bronze Recognition

Mao Ming was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Alabear Gift Box.

Mao Ming Press Releases

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Alabear: A Unique Gift Box Design for Chinese New Year

Introducing Alabear, a gift box designed by Mao Ming for the Chinese New Year, incorporating the bear mascot, the Year of the Ox, and the God of Wealth to create a special gift. The project commenced in November 2020 and will be available in the market in February 2021.

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