Client
The Pier-2 Art Center
Role
Design Concept
Product Design
Manufacturing Process
Molding
Materials
Chocolate
Kimochi Chocolate
Chocolate Collection
Kimochi Chocolate transforms confectionery into an intimate journey through human emotion. Each meticulously crafted set of three chocolates embodies a specific emotional spectrum—from anxiety's edges to attachment's embrace—each with varying intensities and forms. It invites a unique sensory exploration, turning tasting into a profound expression of inner feelings.
Translating Emotions into Chocolate
Translating intangible human emotions into edible forms was Kimochi Chocolate's core inspiration. Our process explored eight distinct feelings: Anxiety, Fear, Laziness, Surprise, Anger, Attachment, Bitterness, and Sadness. For each, we abstracted its essence into a unique sculptural form and tactile experience. Anxiety manifests as a consumed surface, Fear as unsettling clusters, Anger as fractured planes, and Bitterness as sharp points. Each form, with its varying intensity, meticulously evokes the sensation it represents, creating a multi-sensory dialogue.
Website and Packaging Design
To convey Kimochi Chocolate's emotional narrative, we extended the concept to its digital and physical presence. For packaging, we designed a minimalist yet evocative solution, hinting at complex emotions while maintaining refined elegance. This ensured a cohesive discovery journey, from online to unboxing.
