iiné Kit Packaging

Designing an onigiri kit for young people overseas

Type

Packaging Design

Role

Graphic Designer

Deliverables

Kit package

Year

2025

Collaboration

Personal

The Goal

Make Onigiri more accessible for young generations who are interested in Japan

Make Onigiri more accessible for young generations who are interested in Japan

I want to offer a fun onigiri-making experience to "Japan Lovers" living outside of Japan—those who have always wanted to try making them but face limitations regarding ingredients, or simply don't know how to get started.

I want to offer a fun onigiri-making experience to "Japan Lovers" living outside of Japan—those who have always wanted to try making them but face limitations regarding ingredients, or simply don't know how to get started.

Research

Modern but traditional Japanese food packaging

Modern but traditional Japanese food packaging

I researched the packaging of Japanese food. They had a traditional feeling, but still playful and exciting.

I researched the packaging of Japanese food. They had a traditional feeling, but still playful and exciting.

Inspiration

My roommate asked me how to make Onigiri

My roommate asked me how to make Onigiri

My roommate desired to make authentic Onigiri, but the resources and ingredients were limited.

My roommate desired to make authentic Onigiri, but the resources and ingredients were limited.

My Idea

Use Japanese traditional color & pattern

Use Japanese traditional color & pattern

Excution

iiné - Onigiri Kit including a pack of rice, salmon & kombu fillings, nori, and seasonings

iiné - Onigiri Kit including a pack of rice, salmon & kombu fillings, nori, and seasonings

Behind The Scene