DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
: The main idea behind this design is to use material as a visual metaphor for strength. Corrugated metal is meant to communicate both the high ABV of this beer and its relation to masculinity.
DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
: The main aim of this design was making the product stand out on the shelf and differentiate itself from the competitors.
DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
: Just celebrate it!
DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
: Time flashed by!
DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
: Our agency was commissioned by Heineken Russia to create this design.
DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
: This design is currently being produced by Heineken Russia.
DI: Who is the target customer for his design?
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The target audience for this design can be described as strong, conservative, masculine men, who like fishing, hunting and sharing a beer with friends.
DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
: Corrugated metal solution.
DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
: The bright idea to show beer’s high ABV via visually recognizable and firm material – structure and pattern of corrugated metal.
DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
: Execution was a real challenge as it had to be closely supervised by our technical experts.
DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
: We thought it could be nice to show it to the international design community as Russian designs haven't been in sight that often in the past years.