Origin

Lunar New Year Collection

Origin celebrated the Lunar New Year with the release of three remarkable coffees, sourced from across Asia.

To mark this event we created a packaging suite which tells the unique story of these coffees, collaborating with illustrator, Zhang Chi.

We discovered Zhang's work in the Falmouth University Illustration Masters end of year show. His mind-bending compositions and the distinct personality of his work caught our eye, and the cultural references made him a clear choice for this commission. 2025 is the year of the snake in the Chinese Zodiac cycle, we used this to set the theme for the project.

The Year of the Snake

"The markings on the snake’s body were inspired by Chinese calligraphy, created through free-flowing lines and dripping ink. My favourite part of the design is the eyes, which were inspired by the traditional Khon masks used in Thai dance. Ultimately, I combined these elements to create a snake that isn’t overly aggressive, but looks pretty cool." – Zhang Chi

The bag sleeves are digitally printed on Olin Colours. The boxed Qing Yé micro lot is elevated with a raised foil emboss. The artwork carries over onto the coveted tasting cards, to keep the collectors happy.