暖 kids|国産天然木テーブルウエア

Project Info

Client:
清水商事 株式会社
Year:
2024

Client:
清水商事 株式会社

Year:
2024

Credits

Art Director:
  • 栗山 薫(kuriyama kaoru design)
Package designer:
  • 栗山 薫(kuriyama kaoru design)
Illustrator:
  • 今井 朋香

Art Director:
栗山 薫(kuriyama kaoru design)

Package designer:
栗山 薫(kuriyama kaoru design)

Illustrator:
今井 朋香

Categories

Overview

I was in charge of art direction and design for “Dan Kids,” a private brand product by Shimizu Shoji Co., Ltd.

Crafted with care using natural wood from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, and traditional woodworking techniques from Aizu-Wakamatsu, this tableware series embodies warmth and quality.

For this children’s tableware gift set, the design was inspired by a baby sitting in a high chair enjoying their first meals. By tearing along the perforation at the top, the packaging transforms into a mini table, almost as if the child could start eating right away.

Particular attention was given to the perforation structure. We wanted to create the delight of a child being able to open it themselves while ensuring it would not open too easily during shipping. Through countless rounds of testing, we achieved this balance of seemingly opposing needs.

All items in the children’s gift set are made from maple wood. The green hue, inspired by maple in spring, and the gentle forest illustration were designed with the tastes of parents in mind. The line-drawn artwork allows parents and children to enjoy coloring together after opening the box.

It’s as if you can already hear the joyful laughter of children as they gather around for a meal.