Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging

TIGER PAN

Interview about Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging, winner of the A' Packaging Design Award 2023

About the Project

The top five Luckin Coffee beans of the first generation were upgraded to the second which brought a specific image to consumers, Luckin Coffee displayed the origin of Africa, Yunnan(China), and more coffee-producing areas on the packaging. Local plants and animals are portrayed as eco-friendly scenes in the eyes of consumers. The new 2.0 series retains the original packaging information layout and maintains the familiarity of consumers with this product.

Design Details
  • Designer:
    TIGER PAN
  • Design Name:
    Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging
  • Designed For:
    Lucky Coffee Technology (China) Co., Ltd.
  • Award Category:
    A' Packaging Design Award
  • Award Year:
    2023
  • Last Updated:
    November 24, 2024
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Your innovative approach to illustrating local plants and animals in Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging creates a powerful eco-friendly narrative – could you elaborate on how this visual storytelling strategy evolved during your design process?

We aimed to blend ecological awareness with cultural resonance, focusing on visually connecting consumers to the coffee’s origins. This evolved through in-depth research and collaboration with environmental and local experts to ensure authenticity.

The transition from the first generation to Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging demonstrates a bold shift toward vibrant color schemes – what inspired your decision to move away from the original black, white, and gray tones, and how does this evolution reflect changing consumer preferences?

The vibrant palette reflects a growing consumer desire for freshness and optimism in branding. It also aligns with a younger demographic seeking more dynamic and engaging visual identities.

Your Silver A' Design Award-winning Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging masterfully balances professional information layout with youthful appeal – how did you achieve this delicate equilibrium while maintaining brand recognition?

We achieved this balance by prioritizing clarity in typography and structure while introducing playful design elements, ensuring the brand’s professional identity remained intact.

The technical execution of Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging, particularly the combination of four-color printing with matte black hot stamping and matte silver labels, creates a distinctive presence – what led to these specific production choices?

These choices were driven by a need to convey premium quality and tactile sophistication, which align with the brand’s positioning in a competitive market.

In developing Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging, you faced the challenge of strengthening visual personality while retaining basic visual rules – could you share the strategic thinking behind this successful transformation?

The strategy focused on evolving the design language—refining key brand elements while amplifying distinct, bold visuals to reflect a fresh, modern identity.

The research phase of Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging revealed interesting insights about the home economy and coffee freedom – how did these findings influence your final design decisions?

These insights informed the accessible yet premium design, ensuring affordability and convenience were paired with a sense of indulgence for at-home coffee drinkers.

Your team's collaborative approach in creating Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging brought together diverse talents – could you describe how the different team members' expertise shaped the final outcome?

Each member brought unique strengths—from environmental research to typography and color theory—fostering a holistic design that resonated across multiple levels.

The geographical representation in Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging spans from Africa to Yunnan, China – what research methods did you employ to ensure authentic representation of these diverse coffee-producing regions?

We conducted field studies, collaborated with local growers, and gathered cultural and ecological data to accurately reflect the identity of each region.

Looking at the market impact of Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging, how has this redesign influenced consumer engagement and brand perception in China's competitive coffee market?

The redesign boosted engagement by presenting a fresh narrative, while the vibrant visuals and premium feel reinforced brand loyalty and market differentiation.

As the creator of Luckin 2.0 Drip Coffee Packaging, what aspects of this award-winning design do you believe will influence future trends in beverage packaging design?

The integration of bold storytelling, sustainable aesthetics, and tactile elements will likely inspire designs that prioritize both emotional connection and environmental responsibility.

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