DESIGN NAME: Xinu
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Perfume
INSPIRATION: The formal development
of the bottle is inspired
by the abstract precolonial
sculpture, myths, magic,
sacred geometry, the wisdom
of nature, seeds, cells and spores.
The precepts and philosophy
used in the sculpture of Brancusi,
translating the essence of things
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Xinú is a unique perfume brand
that draws its inspiration from
the America’s aromatic botany;
using the highest quality raw materials,
its perfumes document and pay homage
to the visual and olfactory richness
of the continent’s species.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: -
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: since 2016 in Mexico City
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Packaging Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The creative process had in itself
an awareness of recycling and
permanence conditions under the
clear understanding, that a simple
and convincing expression means
a highly complex execution, which
needs high quality materials.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: -
TAGS: perfume, bottle, wood, reuse
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Xinú’s materialization in the space synthesizes
three fundamental axes of the brand’s narrative:
one, to document the wealth and exhibit
the inspiring beauty of the multiple species
in the American continent; two, a passion
for design and craftsmanship and, finally,
a commitment to sustainability and the use
of the best raw materials.
CHALLENGE: Xinú is testimony that things made with love, quality, knowledge
and dedication are translated into expressions rich in content,
emotion and beauty.
ADDED DATE: 2019-10-14 16:23:07
TEAM MEMBERS (21) : Concept:, Ignacio Cadena + Héctor Esrawe + Verónica Peña, Concept & Creative Direction:, Ignacio Cadena + Héctor Esrawe, Founder:, Verónica Peña, Architectural Project:, CADENA CONCEPT DESIGN ®, ESRAWE STUDIO ®, Team Esrawe + Cadena:, Berenice Hernández, Luis Medellín, Ricardo Bideau, Solana Lorenzo, Manuel Bañó, David Flores, Michelle Bajona, Illustrations & art:, René Tapia, Emilio Cadena and Ignacio Cadena
IMAGE CREDITS: Images By: Jaime Navarro
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