bubblo
Bubble tea, despite its popularity in the food & drinks market, is tainted by packaging waste. 60 billion paper cups in the U.S. end up in landfills because they cannot be recycled easily. In short, the recyclability of the bubble tea cups is a disaster. Enter "Bubblo" – the unique packaging that not only uses 100% biodegradable substrate use, but also allows the re-usability of the packaging for your very own mini terrarium after drinking.
Bubblo's primary objective is to convey a message of ecological sustainability to customers. By using 100% biodegradable materials and reusable packaging, we aim to raise awareness about sustainability. Our secondary objective focuses on user convenience, featuring an easy-to-fold design, an integrated handle, and an attached straw to enhance the overall experience.
Boba, Re-usability, and Sustainability
Both the brand name and the logo are a mirror reflection of the idea of recyclability: the letter “O”, the leaf shape, and the overall circular motif that can be found in both the typeface and the logo shape.
Exploring Structural Forms
A journey of brainstorm and playing with physical prototypes allowed me to explore the most feasible method to minimize substrate use while maximizing collapsibility for transportation & recycling. The idea of potentially integrating an attached straw to the cup itself sparked a wave of new ideas...
Adding & Finalizing
Adding graphic elements and finalizing packaging dieline for each flavour. From a monochromatic green palette, to simple and organic illustrations for each flavour, I aimed to craft a design system that embodies the essence of recyclability and reducing waste.
One Drink • One Plant • One Step Towards a Greener Future.
To further convey Bubblo's concept, the catchphrase "One Drink • One Plant • One Step Towards a Greener Planet" effectively highlights the recurring theme of recyclability and features a circular symbol that represents our commitment to the circular economy.