Competing Projects 2025
SAMPÉ ginDig studio
SAMPÉ gin, a robust Croatian spirit distilled from the finest local grapes, embodies the essence of the Mediterranean. The distillate, infused with a refined blend of herbal notes including pine, lemon, and Adriatic salt, pays homage to the sea. Inspired by the legend of St. Peter leaving fingerprints on a John Dory fish, known as Šanpjer, Sant-Pierre, or Sampé. The uniquely designed bottle mimics the sea’s surface with a textured front. The brand name is mirror-printed on the back, creating an illusion of being submerged underwater when viewed through the gin. This subtle distortion adds dynamic shapes, transforming with each angle. The light blue glass and sailor’s cap-shaped wooden stopper enhance the Mediterranean aesthetic. Packaged in a drawer-like system, the gift box features an embossed fishing net texture, concealing the Mediterranean-inspired gin securely during transport. This design not only ensures the bottle’s safety but also elevates the product’s exclusivity.
