OPUS Literary chocolate illustrative packaging design

  • Ria Rademeyer

OPUS literary chocolates is a brand of creative chocolate bars inspired by some of the greatest works of literature.

Phenomenal Woman's design was inspired by the inner radiance of a woman shining out from within.
The colours and image of the rose reflects the flavours of the chocolate, with a strong feminine feel. The perforated bookmark at the back of the packaging can be kept long after the chocolate's been eaten. Reading while eating chocolate!
Ink, watercolour and mixed media was used for the illustration, then digitally enhanced.
The design for 1984 by George Orwell, was inspired by the eye that sees everything and the bob-wire pattern that refers to the limitation of freedom.
The design for 1984 chocolate packaging relates to the flavours of orange and coffee. The back of the 1984 pack has a perforated bookmark with a quote from the book on it. Eat chocolate while reading and keep the perforated bookmark long after the rest of the packaging has been discarded.
The illustration was done in ink and bleach, as well as mixed media, giving it a dramatic, impactful feel The patterning in the eye reflects the cells of the orange.