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NGOẠN ĐĂNG KIỆU

NGOẠN ĐĂNG KIỆU

Client
Pepsi (School Project)
Year
2023
Scope
Concept Development Packaging Structural Design Illustration Photography
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"Ngoạn Đăng Kiệu" is a concept packaging project for Pepsi inspired by traditional Vietnamese folk toys, those humble gifts that carry a lifetime of childhood memories. The project’s name is a poetic combination of Ngoạn (to enjoy), Đăng (lantern), and Kiệu (palanquin), evoking the nostalgic image of a lantern procession under the full moon.

"Ngoạn Đăng Kiệu" is a concept packaging project for Pepsi inspired by traditional Vietnamese folk toys, those humble gifts that carry a lifetime of childhood memories. The project’s name is a poetic combination of Ngoạn (to enjoy), Đăng (lantern), and Kiệu (palanquin), evoking the nostalgic image of a lantern procession under the full moon.

The Insight: Preserving the Stream of Memories In the rapid pace of modern life, traditional handcrafted toys such as Clay Crackers (Phỗng đất), Frog Drums, or lanterns made from recycled cans are gradually being replaced and fading from the memories of today’s children. This shift creates a cultural gap where the simple yet profound joys of past generations are no longer present in the contemporary childhood experience. The Mission The core objective is to introduce these cultural symbols into a dynamic international brand like Pepsi to act as a meaningful bridge. Through this collection, modern children gain the opportunity to play with and appreciate the beauty of folk heritage, thereby preserving and spreading these cultural values into the future. Marketing Strategy: Driving Demand Each can is designed to be more than just a beverage, serving as a vital piece of a larger collection. The "repurpose into a lantern" feature and the collectible folk toy illustrations encourage customers to purchase in combos or repeat their buying behavior to complete their own unique lantern procession set.
Credits
Instructor: Vo Ngoc Huy Main Designer & Photographer: Cecilia Vu

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This is not the end

Let's meet, shall we?

© 2026 Cecilia Vu.
Portfolio purposes only.

All rights and trademarks belong to
their respective owners.

CECILIAVU

This is not the end

Let's meet, shall we?

© 2026 Cecilia Vu.
Portfolio purposes only.

All rights and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

CECILIAVU