Tea Packaging

This is another blast from the past. It is one of the projects I created during my senior year of undergrad. The assignment was to create knockdown packaging for tea bags. For those of you who don’t know, knockdown means the package can be flattened down for easy storage or for shipping. Three hexagonal cylinders were created, one for each type of tea. For this project, I drew inspiration from the continent of Africa. Even though I have never been there before, it was extremely interesting to research the different countries and cultures in that region. The name of the fictional tea brand, Zahra, means flower, blossom or beauty in Arabic. The first design draws inspiration from the South African flag, the second one is meant to represent a Moroccan tile, and the final design is reflective of an Egyptian pyramid painting. The strength of the design really lies with the distinctive colors chosen for each package. Click here to view the full project. I hope it transports you to a faraway land!