Niepoort, recognized company producer of Port wines since 1842, launched a special edition limited to 100 units, with identity, image and production signed by Omdesign, that is entirely inspired by Dirk Niepoort, one of the most emblematic and charismatic ambassadors of Port wine.

A 5th generation member of the family, he is the face, soul and audacity that inspired the agency's creative team to create this original “Vintage with the knife in teeth”, which reflects the spirit and tradition of Niepoort, who bet on and gave everything to produce this unique wine.

The shape of the corridor of the collection of keys at the Winery on Quinta de Nápoles, in the heart of Douro, was the basis for this concept and shaped both the handle of this pack and the image adopted for the labeling. The key chosen, among so many options, by Dirk to open the door of this edition, pays homage to and remembers his father, Rolf, an invertebrate collector of various objects, namely keys, like the one that Omdesign replicated and transported for this project.

The first 100 members of the new club receive a unique key in oxidized bronze, which allows exclusive access to “Rolf & The Collectors”, under the motto: “For each key there is a lock, for each lock a door and behind each door, an experience”.

Omdesign has developed several original illustrations that refer to Dirk and his universe, from the Crocs to the vest he always wears, and that give life to the different materials created.

Produced in oak wood with screen-printed elements, “Rolf & The Collectors” reminds, in its shape, an old toolbox. Inside, there is a bottle, four hand-painted tiles that together reveal the famous sentence: “Tu podes, assim tu queiras!”, which means you can since you want to, commonly used by Dirk, and its cork back was designed to allow them to also be used as coasters. It also counts with a booklet, that invites us to explore and walk through the essence of this project, with the Crocs in serigraphic varnish that guide our reading across the legacy that Dirk has guided in recent years. Specially designed and created for this packaging, there is also an exclusive wooden board with a green leather handle and a numbered knife, which embody the concept of this “Vintage with the knife in teeth”.

The numbered label is a unique and innovative piece, which embraces the original screen-printed bottle of the Niepoort Bioma Vintage 2017. Inside, there is a small comic strip, which illustrates Dirk and the corridor of keys of his father, which can be detached and used, for example, as a postcard. Each label has an irreverent image, reinforced by the modeled relief and stamping foil, and is manually applied with resin medals featuring illustrations created by Omdesign, a tribute to the six generations of the Niepoort, and whose inspiration came from the symbol of its founder, the basis of the Niepoort logo.

Niepoort Bioma Vintage 2017 is a return to the past, with eyes set on the future, a legitimate “Vintage with the knife in teeth”, which represents well the will and boldness of Dirk, who inherited the challenge of “innovate while maintaining their good traditions”, motto that has dictated his journey and the guidance of that legacy until the present, now with his children.

"Design is not art at all! ...it must have art", says Diogo Gama Rocha, in the Omdesign's headquarters next to the sea in Matosinhos, the metropolitan area of Porto. It captures well the spirit that guides an entire team of professionals in design.
Since several years Omdesign proves its strong expertise in packaging design in the iF DESIGN AWARD with a top 3 position out of more than 800 participants and a top 10 position out of all award-winning design studios within the last five years.

Diogo Gama Rocha
Born in Oporto, Portugal, in 1973, he is Founder of Omdesign, one of the top Portuguese design and advertising agencies. Diogo graduated in graphic design at ESAD in Matosinhos, Portugal, and received his Master degree in Marketing and International Trade at ESADE in Barcelona, Spain. He has been a jury member for various renowned design competitions and won several design awards including even two iF Gold Awards since 2016.

Omdesign's Roots and Evolution
The advertising and design agency Omdesign was created in 1998, the year in which Lisbon was hosting the world exhibition Expo 98. After more than two decades of existence, it has evolved from a micro to a small business company. It shows an unhurried evolution and a process of continuous development, which the company stands for. It is a way of living that Diogo Gama Rocha likes to pass on to his entirely national team. A multidisciplinary team, where the creative part plays the biggest role, while communication and production are also fully integrated.
As a dedicated worker, Diogo Gama Rocha demands the same intensity from his team. Luckily, it already comes natural to them, that dedication and commitment are the only ways to ensure reaching new stages of professional evolution. Thus it's all done very naturally, without the need to push too hard. As Diogo Gama Rocha always says: "Simplicity and discretion are the finest characteristics of elegance."

Diogo Gama Rocha:
"Focus and pragmatism plus the continuous search for perfection and excellence are part of my philosophy of life."

iF: Since 2015, Omdesign has gained a reputation nationally and abroad, by being recognized and awarded in several reputable design competitions. What do you think were the crucial factors for that success?
DGR: Well, this recognition is the result of many different circumstances. Especially Omdesign's relationship with its suppliers and partners played a crucial role in that. To communicate about how to work and how to do a job properly, is the most important factor for that relationship. You can overcome the difficulties of manufacturing processes only together. It is a two-way relationship between company and suppliers or partners, in which the internalization of the same values and principles are fundamental for working together. Because success and problem management is a team effort, achieving a good working relationship is so essential.

iF: Were their any specific circumstances in your past, that had an impact on your capabilities and the way you are working? For example your family background?
DGR: My family environment provided me with a rich atmosphere, with marks and examples of my father and grandparents who, in addition to their flair and inclination for many trades, they all had a desire to learn, to search for knowledge in different areas. My father had a workshop at home, just near his home office, allowing him to give into his passion for all things dealing with crafts and classic cars. My mother heavily influenced my sense for details and ability to create refinement.
My grandmother played a role in awakening my orientation and demand for color detail, as she was a visual artist. Lastly, the figure of my grandfather João Martins da Costa, known visual artist and reference in the Portuguese art world, was also an important influence. His nickname was "Portuguese da Vinci", because he had a bright personality with a progressive way of thinking. For example, he studied on the use of energy produced by the tides, that were recently adapted and materialized.

iF: What do you think about perfection or rather what leads to a perfect result?
DGR: Well, personally I think, that I have never achieved perfection nor will I any time soon. But I admit, that there were times when I had the feeling of almost reaching this so-called perfection. The path leading to it is plastered with a huge amount of work and a whole lot of unsatisfaction. Since 1998, focus and pragmatism plus the continuous search for perfection and excellence are part of my philosophy of life. This is also the modus-operandi of Omdesign's team. In a simplified manner, there are only two ways of doing things: good or bad. That unsatisfied middle ground doesn't matter. You know you have to work hard to reach 'good' and even harder to reach 'very good'. I am fully aware of all that was achieved yesterday or will be achieved today have to be overcome tomorrow. This is the philosophy of Omdesign, something that is present daily and existed since the very beginnings of the company.

iF: Do your customers perceive your perfection oriented mind set?
DGR: In Omdesign we will always go beyond the expectations customers have – from the beginning to the end of the process. I am really satisfied by this requirement and consistency. And I even get paid for something I enjoy doing. But to conclude the topic of perfection: Like my father, I have a cutout on my desk with a quote by Voltaire: "Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time."

Professor Gaspar Martins Pereira:
"Working with Diogo and the Omdesign team is a privilege. With craftsmanship, they combine process simplicity, audaciousness and modernity."

iF: The company's brand, logo and symbolism you've created remained unchanged since its foundation. Is there a particular meaning to the logo?
DGR: Yes, the green and blue of the logo have a meaning. Green stands for nature and blue for water. That takes us to the sky, to the sea and to the element that sustains life. That's what I felt at the time for the company's brand and it still remains.
It is an identity and as such an idiosyncrasy that doesn't fall for fashions, trends or vanity. In 2021, Omdesign presented a booth at the Luxe Pack Monaco fair, all in that particular shade of green.

iF: We've already come to the last question: What is Omdesign currently up to?
DGR: Currently, Omdesign has the privilege of working on the greatest asset of companies: brands. I don't believe, that the productive capacity is the most important factor for a company's wealth. In my opinion it is the brand, the products. If a company's factory burns down, the production capacity is terribly affected. The brand however is not lost in the fire. Professor Gaspar Martins Pereira, a friend of mine and a person I have great respect for, once told me, that there are many companies that have lasted for over 300 years but what they have left behind was quickly forgotten. He told me, that Omdesign with these last twenty years has already left work of unforgettable quality – I quote: "Working with Diogo and the Omdesign team is a privilege. With craftsmanship, they combine process simplicity, audaciousness and modernity. The right ingredients to make their work a shared art and a pleasurable thing."

iF: Well, that's a wonderful way to end this interview. Thank you very much for your time.

The interview was conducted and recorded by Tiago Krusse – Editor-in-Chief at Portugal-based "Design Magazine" – on site in Porto.

Currently, a product’s packaging matters as much as the content and that is exactly what the packaging “We’ve got a lot of nerve!”, developed by Omdesign in partnership with Minerva and Niepoort, proves by winning three international awards in design and packaging categories – a Silver at Pentawards (UK), a Red Dot (Germany) and a Gold at Graphis (USA).

«This packaging is special and carries the best that the sea gives us, alongside with what is only born in Douro. We have brought together two ambassadors from our country – canned food and port wine – to give life and soul to this packaging and we gathered two iconic Portuguese brands that have a huge legacy”, says, in a statement, the general manager of the agency, Diogo Gama Rocha.

The inside of the pack is made of 100% recycled cardboard that can be reused in various ways in everyday life (calendar, coaster, etc.) and its organic origin makes it a biodegradable, compostable and recyclable. On the outside, the various elements, made of cork, paper and cardboard, are assembled using a fitting system, without any type of glue, reinforcing the sustainable aspect of this Omdesign’s edition.

Dirk Niepoort, ambassador for Port wine, was challenged by the agency to create an original recipe that combines Niepoort’s Port with Minerva’s canned codfish, “praising the excellence and flavors of what is most genuinely made in Portugal”, points out the agency.

Known as "the house of rare and luxury Moscatéis", Quinta do Piloto, in Palmela, has just presented the two recent precious and rare novelties of its portfolio: the Quinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal Family Collection and the Quinta do Piloto Moscatel Roxo Family Collection. These Moscatéis are a limited edition of 25 bottles and a real journey through time, that offer to taste a century of passion and dedication of a Palmela’s historic family.

Protected in the shadow of Quinta do Piloto’s winery for the family, the 10 small 50-liter barrels of Moscatel were reserved by the founder, Humberto da Silva Cardoso, when he acquired the estate. Over the years, the four generations followed the ritual of annually attesting the barrels with the best of each harvest.

With the last attestation, in 1996, Quinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal Family Collection is a fortified topaz-coloured wine, heavily loaded with olive green tones. In terms of aroma, it is very complex and exuberant with notes of coffee, honey, nuts, tobacco and hints of surrounding vegetation and curry. On the palate, it is an old and rare wine, with a concentration of sugars that makes it mellow, concentrated and dense, with a vibrant acidity that results in a unique and memorable taste.

Quinta do Piloto Moscatel Roxo Family Collection is presented in a very heavy topaz colour and greenish tones. With the last attestation, in 2005, this generous aroma shows a complex aroma, with a perception of sweetness, but also notes of salty caramel, sweet tobacco and white flowers. The palate is mellow, concentrated and dense.

"These Moscatéis are a tribute to my great-grandfather, founder of the Quinta, Humberto da Silva Cardoso and aim to reflect all the knowledge and care of our family, until today, and also of the 200 hectares of vineyards in the best terroirs in our region. They are true treasures that are part of the history of wine production in Portugal and that Quinta do Piloto has been following", says Filipe Cardoso, owner and winemaker of Quinta do Piloto.

"A homage wine with so many sources of inspiration! The colours are obvious, but distinct and identifying of the Quinta and of the region. We were inspired by an original bottle of Moscatel de Setúbal, a model closer to Bourgogne, to create the exclusive decanter, which is adorned with a collar and has several elements that refer to the cinema theatre in Palmela and to Quinta do Piloto. We used the monogram present on the gate of the cinema with the initials of the founder of the Quinta, we merged all the elements, with the delicate silver and gold finish, and we took the detail that we have on the packaging and on the decanter to the original plaster ceiling of this emblematic room. We also completed these pieces with details of some tiles of the reception and the bartop has an interlacing, which represents the tradition and art of well-making these Moscatéis, all inside this chest, which is a journey through time to the essence of this family, company, region and category", says Diogo Gama Rocha, general manager of Omdesign, the creative agency responsible for the design and production of all materials of this project.

Located in Serra do Louro, in Palmela, with an immense panoramic view over Lisbon and Tagus valley, Quinta do Piloto is a reference for quality wines and "premium" wine tourism on the Setúbal Peninsula and has one of the largest and oldest wineries in the region. Owned by the Cardoso family for four generations, it became one of the largest producers in Europe and grew linked to the history of Palmela over a century. Whether to learn about the history of generations linked to the production of Moscatel de Setúbal, or because of its privileged location in the heart of Arrábida Natural Park, the visit to the Quinta is a unique experience that is now even more worthwhile.

Quinta do Piloto Family Collection Moscatel de Setúbal | 500 ml - RRP 4.500€

Quinta do Piloto Family Collection Moscatel Roxo | 500 ml - RRP 4.500€

“To consolidate and increase the notoriety that Madeira wine already has”, not only in the domestic market but in different target markets and “to conquer other markets and new consumers for the category” are the goals of the Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts Institute (“Instituto do Vinho, do Bordado e do Artesanato da Madeira” – IVBAM) for the next five years. The promotional strategy, now defined by the entity until 2026, will be based on a market study, at national and international level, developed, over the last eight months, by Omdesign.

“With the know-how we have in the wine sector and with more than 22 years of experience in working wines, including Madeira wines, we were able, with this study and with a multidisciplinary team, to identify the main challenges, but also the numerous opportunities that Madeira wine category has on a regional, national and international level”, says Diogo Gama Rocha, general manager of the agency, indicating that “it is now up to IVBAM and the players in the sector to be responsible for, on their daily work, put into practice the strategy and guidelines defined for the next five years, for the consolidation of the brand and category of Madeira wine”.

Portugal, France, Germany, USA, Japan, United Kingdom, Switzerland and China were the main markets for which the study analyzed consumption habits, buying behaviors and prevailing trends. The goal of the analysis is “to outline the most effective strategy for each one of them, according to the identified needs and opportunities”, clarifies the agency, which shared the insights obtained in a two-day workshop that brought together all sector operators and IVBAM.

Omdesign has just received two distinctions in the 2021 edition of Pentawards, a renowned international competition. One Silver and one Bronze was the result of the participation of the Portuguese agency, which, in this way, is once again raising the quality of national design across borders.

The creativity, innovation and sustainability of the self-promotion packaging “We’ve got a lot of nerve!”, the result of a partnership between Omdesign, Minerva and Niepoort, earned Silver. Also, the originality of Musgo wines, by J. Cabral de Almeida, was recognized with Bronze.

It should be noted that the agency of Leça da Palmeira has been consecutively awarded in Pentawards, since 2016 until now, counts with three Gold, three Silver and three Bronze in the list of awards won for the excellence of its design.

Omdesign will be present at Luxe Pack Monaco 2021, which runs from 27 to 29 September, one of the largest fairs in the luxury packaging sector worldwide.

The agency from Leça da Palmeira carries in its luggage some of the best works created and produced by the hands of Omdesign, since 1998, to show, in Monaco, the excellence and quality of its design.

At Omdesign, design works as a tool of excellence for distinction, which, together with the ambition and permanent search for innovative and effective solutions, has contributed to retaining customers and partners and to build lasting relationships in the four corners of the world, always with focus on excellence. See here the company's latest reel.

Omdesign has just been distinguished with a Red Dot for the originality, innovation and sustainability of the packaging “We’ve got a lot of nerve!”, a self-promotion package developed at the beginning of 2021, in partnership with Minerva and Niepoort, two iconic Portuguese brands.

We created this special and ecological packaging, which carries the best that the sea gives us, along with what is only born in the Douro. We gathered two ambassadors of our country – canned fish and Port wine – to give life and soul to this project.

With resource to innovation and new eco-friendly alternatives, in line with our commitment to contribute to a greater environmental preservation, always with focus on reduction, we found the solution by a natural color solid cardboard called Eska Brown, produced by Eska B.V. in the Netherlands. It is a 100% recycled cardboard (post-consumer waste) with very sustainable production parameters and natural texture. We adopted this cardboard to give shape to the interior of this self-promotion package that we invite to be reused in everyone's daily life as a calendar or a coaster, among other purposes. Its organic origin makes it biodegradable, compostable and recyclable and also holds the FSC recycled 100% claim and 100% PEFC certifications.

And because we believe that consistency is in our DNA, we developed this project with exclusive resource to recycled, recyclable and biodegradable materials, such as cork, paper and cardboard. The minimalist aspect of the eight pieces that compose this packaging was reinforced with very few finishing, but at the same time differentiating, as high and low modeled relief to illustrate the scales on the labels and the frames around the collectible stamps; the screen printing and the special cutting of the calendar allusive to sea and Douro, with application of two milling cutters on 90º; and also the perforation of the detachable coasters. All the elements are assembled by fitting the pieces, without resource to any kind of glue, enhancing the sustainable facet of this Omdesign’s edition, also fortified by the nature and earth tones adopted.

Omdesign has just received 12 awards at the Graphis Design Annual 2022, in the USA. Two Gold, five Silver and five Honorable Mentions was the result achieved by the agency of Leça da Palmeira in this year's edition.

The projects awarded with Gold were the special edition Kopke Day & Night Colheitas 1940 and the packaging “We’ve got a lot of nerve!”, a self-promotion package developed in partnership with Minerva and Niepoort.

The Silver were awarded to two projects created for C. da Silva – the Dalva Pure packaging and the Aguardente Vínica Velhíssima Dalva –, the Justino's Madeira Wines’ 600YO special edition, the new image of João Pires white wine and also the Menin Douro Estates olive oil.

The Quinta do Barco wine range, recently refreshed by Omdesign, the Pingo Doce Ports, the JH Andresen 10&20YO Ports, the Dona Francisca Grande Reserva and the J. Cabral Almeida’s Musgo wines were also recognized with Honorable Mention in this important global competition.

Omdesign won nine iF Design Awards 2021 and it is the big Portuguese winner in this edition. The advertising agency, based in Leça da Palmeira, brought to Portugal nine awards, eight in “Packaging” and one in “Communication”, adding 15 distinctions in the German competition, since 2016.

The projects awarded with the “iF seal” are the Menin Douro Estates olive oil; the wines Musgo (J. Cabral de Almeida) and Quinta Maria Izabel Glou Glou; the special editions Blandy's Bual 1920, Série Ímpar Sercialinho (Sogrape), Kopke Colheitas 1940 Day & Night and Murganheira Esprit de La Maison; the H2Om self-promotion packaging and the film created for Sogrape “A homage to the classic Vintage”.

Omdesign is now in the Top 3 in “Packaging” and in the Top 10 in “Design Studios”, standing out for its design originality and excellence across borders.

“To be recognized, for the sixth year in a row, in this prestigious design competition, and to bring nine iF awards to our country is extremely gratifying for the whole team. This achievement goes down in history, not only for our company, but also for the brands that we proudly work with and also for Portugal, which sees, in these awards, a consolidation of national doing-well, at a global level, in these areas”, says Diogo Gama Rocha, general manager of Omdesign.

The national companies awarded with the works signed by Omdesign celebrate these recognitions alongside internationally renowned brands, such as PepsiCo, Samsung, Bosch, Philips, Ferrari, Hilti, Porsche, among others.

This year's edition counted with 10,000 entries (approximately), the highest number ever that iF has ever registered. The entries came from over 50 countries and were evaluated by 98 international judges.

The iF Design Award is a globally registered brand and is recognized as owner of the seal of excellence in design, since 1954. The iF Design Award is one of the most important design awards in the world and certifies design projects in different areas, such as product, communication, packaging, architecture, interior design, service design, user experience, among others.

Omdesign has just been considered “Centauri Winner” at the Vega Digital Awards 2021, by winning the second best award of this competition with the TV spot developed for Minerva brand, a Portuguese canned food producer, owned by A Poveira.

With the slogan “Minerva: superior quality since 1942.”, which highlights the main values and attributes of the brand, the TV ad highlights the superior quality and freshness of these canned fish, as it presents it as central elements of the campaign, alongside the tradition, innovation and know-how that Minerva has defended, since 1942.

Throughout this spot which can be seen here, the agency from Leça da Palmeira sought to make Minerva get even closer to its consumers, at the same time that reminds all Portuguese people that can count at their table, every day, with Minerva products, always fresh and reliable, hence enjoying healthy and flavorful meals. In addition, the award-winning project reinforces the Portuguese canned food as a product of excellence and a national icon.

It should be noted that this is the fifth year in a row that Omdesign is distinguished in this North American competition that features the best creative projects in digital media.

The 2021’s edition of Vega Digital Awards counted with (approximately) 1,500 entries, which were submitted to a rigorous analysis by a panel of 26 renowned judges of International Awards Associate, from 13 different countries.

Omdesign was once again chosen by José Maria da Fonseca to sign the novelty of the company: João Pires Rosé. The image adopted for this new reference, painted with pastel pink tones, aims to convey a more feminine side of this “delicate and floral wine”, produced from Moscatel de Setúbal and Touriga Nacional grape varieties.

Differentiating materials and finishes were selected, namely stampings, varnishes and fine paper.
Similarly to João Pires Branco, whose image was renewed last year by Omdesign, which counted with the vine of the Moscatel vineyard illustrated in high and low modeled relief, the João Pires Rosé labeling is also adorned with a bouquet of roses, which intends to attest its freshness and its sensorial character. The João Pires brand is kept highlighted in the central position of the label, preserving its original colors.

The creative agency explains that the goal "was to bring to the label the lightness and youthfulness of this drink". In addition to the packaging, the agency from Leça da Palmeira was also responsible for the photo shoot that was carried out and which complements this launching.

According to Omdesign, “the look of this new reference solidifies the brand positioning amongst current and new consumers, while portraying and reinforcing José Maria da Fonseca's values and tradition in the production of wines, since 1834”.

Omdesign has just been awarded at the Muse Awards 2021. Ten was the total of distinctions that the advertising agency of Leça da Palmeira brought to Portugal. Two Platinum, four Gold and four Silver was the result of the participation in this edition, which counted with approximately 4,000 works, from 55 countries.

“Seeing the projects we created being recognized in the USA for the excellence of their design is extremely rewarding, not only for the whole team and the customers, but also for our country, and at the same time, it is an increased motivation to continue to innovate, to do well and different, every day.”, says Diogo Gama Rocha, general manager of Omdesign.

The special edition “600YO of the Discovery of the Madeira Island”, created for Justino’s Madeira Wines, and the Quinta Maria Izabel Glou Glou wine received Platinum; with Gold were awarded the Menin Douro Estates olive oil, Sogrape's film “A homage to the classic Vintage” and the wines Quinta Maria Izabel Bastardo and Musgo, by J. Cabral de Almeida; the Silver were conquered with the Minerva TV spot, Porto Dalva Pure and the special editions “Esprit de La Maison”, by Murganheira, and Kopke Colheitas 1940 Day & Night.

2020 was a year of extreme challenges for all of us due to the pandemic. We were all like “canned sardine”, we stocked up our larder with cans and more cans for a confinement that we have never imagined, we didn’t change our convictions, we came out of the can every day and never lowered our guard.

At Omdesign, we conserve, since 1998, the same values that inspire us and so we created this special and ecological packaging, which carries the best that the sea gives us, along with what is only born in the Douro. We gathered two ambassadors of Portugal – canned fish and Port wine – to give life and soul to this project.

We challenged Dirk Niepoort, undeniable ambassador of Port wine, to create an original recipe that combines Niepoort's Port wine with Minerva's canned codfish, two iconic and genuine national brands. We selected the best ingredients of our country to enhance the excellence and the flavors of what is more genuinely made every day in Portugal.

With resource to innovation and new eco-friendly alternatives, in line with our commitment to contribute to a greater environmental preservation, always with focus on reduction, we found the solution by a natural color solid cardboard called Eska Brown, produced by Eska B.V. in the Netherlands. It is a 100% recycled cardboard (post-consumer waste) with very sustainable production parameters and natural texture. We adopted this cardboard to give shape to the interior of this self-promotion package that we invite to be reused in everyone's daily life as a calendar or a coaster, among other purposes. Its organic origin makes it biodegradable, compostable and recyclable and also holds the FSC recycled 100% claim and 100% PEFC certifications.

And because we believe that consistency is in our DNA, we developed this project with exclusive resource to recycled, recyclable and biodegradable materials, such as cork, paper and cardboard. The minimalist aspect of the eight pieces that compose this packaging was reinforced with very few fishing, but at the same time differentiating, as high and low modeled relief to illustrate the scales on the labels and the frames around the collectible stamps; the screen printing and the special cutting of the calendar allusive to sea and Douro, with application of two milling cutters on 90º; and also the perforation of the detachable coasters. All the elements are assembled by fitting the pieces, without resource to any kind of glue, enhancing the sustainable facet of this Omdesign’s edition, also fortified by the nature and earth tones adopted.

We resorted to the Portuguese Photography Centre and to the Lisbon Municipal Archive to revive the photographic patrimony of the two arts that are illustrated in this Omdesign’s packaging.

C. da Silva, a recognized Portuguese company with a centenary tradition on the production of unique wines, has reinforced its Port wines range with the launching of Dalva Pure Tawny Reserve. The image, signed by Omdesign and inspired in the preservation of local biodiversity, celebrates the sustainable values associated to the brand and to this wine.

With a minimalist design that adopts earth and nature tones, the design agency has created for this project an exclusive illustration of a vine branch, that occupies a prominent position on the label, as a mark of the respect for Nature that Dalva brand defends, especially on this Port wine, whose grapes are grown from organic production.

Reinforced by the selected materials and finishing, as fine paper and relief, Dalva Pure fully expresses the purity and character of the Douro region. The packaging was developed by Omdesign and it is in line with the labelling and shares the same finishing, being produced in Kraft cardboard, respecting a more natural, ecological and sustainable appearance.

World Brand Design Society has highlighted the agency of Leça da Palmeira in the ranking of the best design agencies and studios of the world.

Omdesign is on the ranking of the best creative agencies of the world in 2020/21, according to the World Brand Design Society, being the first Portuguese company appearing in the Top20, in the 16th position.

This ranking annually elects the best design agencies and studios of the world.

All companies recognized this year could be found here. With regard to the “Global Agency Ranking”, which results from a total sum since 2017, Omdesign appears again as the first Portuguese creative agency. The complete list can be seen at https://worldbranddesign.com/global-agency-ranking/.

“This recognition is a boost to continue, always, doing very well, and getting better, which we have been doing for more than 22 years. We create, every day, innovative, effective and excellent solutions that allow the brands, which we proudly work with, to go beyond, like us, and exceeding the expectations of their customers and consumers.”, comments Diogo Gama Rocha, general manager of Omdesign.

It should be noted that agency of Leça da Palmeira recently won two Silver in the World Brand Design Society Awards. The winning projects were the Blandy’s The Winemaker’s Selection packaging, in “Packaging Design Creation” category, whose design and production were signed by Omdesign, and H2Om self-promotion packaging, in “Sustainable Packaging Design” category.

The Musgo range is composed by two different blends, a red and a white wines, signed by J. Cabral Almeida, a wine producer of the Dão region that makes quality products, with focus on the respect for Nature in its creations. Both wines are highlighted in Packaging of the World.

Omdesign was responsible to give life to its packaging, with a goal to enable it with a sense of origin, inspired by the terroir and pureness.

The naming Musgo was chosen because this plant can be found in abundance in the Dão region, in different colors and formats, due its climacteric conditions, typical of this place. The agency brought to the labeling its scientifical name – Bryophyta Sensu Stricto – and its diverse forms, in a shape of original illustrations of these tufts, created exclusively for this range.

These 360° labels with nature tones present distinctive materials and finishing, as high relief, varnish, alongside the sealing wax in red and white, and also have a unique and premium image supported by the overlapping of fine papers. For Omdesign, this project can be considered more than a wine packaging, since it was also thought to work as a botanical collectible piece.

The Omdesign’s creative and sustainable commitment to the future

Water is vital for the life of all and for the survival of the species. Given its enormous economic, social and environmental importance, its quality, purity and abundance are crucial for the future of Humankind. Being a finite natural resource, time is short, but Omdesign believes it is in the hands of each and every one of us to contribute actively to a real conservation of the ecosystems.

The goal of this self-promotion “H2Om” packaging is, precisely, to sensitize Omdesign’s partners for this situation and the same time reinforce their commitment to the future.

The pollution of the oceans, associated with the excess of non-recycled and non-biodegradable plastic, is another universal problem making Omdesign realize that a change in attitude and the habits of society is fundamental, on behalf of future generations, and we should all make a sustainable commitment every day that could make the difference… And time is running out.

Omdesign wants to contribute daily to a more sustainable world and that is why, with their ideas well fermented, Omdesign created this unique, recyclable and reusable packaging for toasting to 2020 with all their clients and partners.

“Eau de vie” – or wine brandy, as we know it – was the drink chosen for this celebration. Symbolizing the fire of life, it reflects the strength and excellence with which, at Omdesign, we embrace each project, marking our determination on adding a sustainable alternative on each new creation.

With this packaging, Omdesign’s challenge was to, after sharing this wine brandy, reuse this H2Om bottle, without moderation, for pure, crystal clear water. This gesture was also thought to draw attention for the importance of reusing, since just recycling is no longer enough. There is an increasing awareness of the benefits of reduce and reuse and of the urge to stop producing more, alongside with other waste management methods that need to be considered on the creative process.

The external box is made of recycled, recyclable and reusable cardboard and has special cutting, whereas the bottle is adorned with decorative elements that praise the simplicity of this packaging.

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There are already on the street the mupis that present one of the most recent news in the portfolio of Quinta Vale D. Maria, owned by Aveleda. Under the motto “Viver o Douro” (To live the Douro), the communication campaign focuses on Vale D. Maria Douro Superior red wine 2018.

According to Omdesign, that signs the project, the chosen signature “reflects the essence and values of the brand”, further reinforcing “its positioning amongst the consumers”. Other communication materials and supports for this brand are also in the pipeline, which will be unveiled soon.

Quinta Vale D. Maria wines are born in the Douro, more specifically in Upper Corgo and Douro Superior, and, in accordance with Omdesign, “they are unique and tell a story”. All the references are created respecting the terroir, so that each bottle is a special and exclusive product.

The Portuguese agency Omdesign has just been twice awarded in the international design competition Pentawards 2020. The projects created for Murganheira and Blandy’s were recognized by the jury of the competition, which annually distinguishes the best works in the world on this sector.

The special edition of the sparkling wine Murganheira “Esprit de la Maison” was awarded with Gold and the Blandy’s “The Winemaker’s Selection” packaging received Bronze. "Both prizes were awarded in the "Luxury" category, which reinforces the projects that Omdesign has created and produced, not only in this area but in all the others that we have worked on, since 1998.", says Diogo Gama Rocha, general manager of the company, which this year attended the Pentawards 2020 virtual ceremony from Leça da Palmeira.

Murganheira sparkling wine “Esprit de la Maison”, available in just 492 units of 1.5L magnum bottles, manually numbered, faithfully mirrors all the essence and DNA of this leading Portuguese sparkling wine brand. “The Winemaker’s Selection” was inspired by the celebration of the 600th anniversary of the discovery of the island of Madeira and it is a very special project for Blandy’s, the largest wine producing company in Madeira.

This year's edition received more than 2,000 entries from 60 countries on five continents. This is the fifth year in a row that Omdesign has been distinguished in Pentawards, adding, up to now, seven awards in this competition: three Gold, two Silver and two Bronze.

Blandy’s has just launched “Heritage Wine Collection”, whose first chapter, a 1920’ Bual, has the graphic design and production made by the agency of Leça da Palmeira, Omdesign.

The referred wine has 100 years of ageing and will pay homage to the Blandy’s leader at that time, John Ernest Blandy. Each launch will honor the family member who, at each time, led the company.

“Because it was produced in times of great adversity, Blandy’s Bual 1920 is a true tribute to the men and women who worked at the time on the island and is considered one of the most emblematic wines of the family. Presented to the market in just 1,199 individually numbered bottles, for a total of 900 liters, Blandy’s Bual 1920 has a walnut case and a fabric-lined front in earth tones, which elevates the uniqueness of this edition”, explains the agency.

“The label, which was carefully molded with its own texture created in low relief with the cross of the family’s coat of arms, is manually numbered. The selected materials and finishes, together with the signature of John Ernest Blandy, attest to the brand’s notoriety and the exclusive character of this first “Heritage Wine Collection” launch. Blandy’s Bual 1920 has too a certificate of authenticity and a booklet, which depicts the entire history and essence of this wine”, concludes Omdesign.

There is a medal that embraces the bottle, through a leather thread, whose design was surgically adapted by the agency of Leça da Palmeira. Made of brass, with high relief on the front and back, this medal refers to the old Blandy coin, with different values in “réis”, used during the 19th century to replace low value coins, whose circulation was reduced.

Blandy’s will keep the remaining 840 liters of this wine on stage, as a way to continue to preserve and promote its history since 1811.

The highest award of the competition was given to the Sogrape film, which invites you to stop, contemplate and respect nature.

Omdesign was again distinguished at the Vega Digital Awards, this year as "Canopus Winner" - the highest award in the competition - with the film created for Sogrape in the midst of a full period of social confinement.

“It is in our nature to carry on”, a true tribute to Vintage Port Wine, transports us to the importance of time in a world of uncertainty. Whenever emptiness takes root, when there’s a change of pace and the world is suspended, nature breathes and the work is born.

This short film, signed and produced by Omdesign, fluctuates, sensorially and visually, between reliving the past, accepting the present and building the future. Nature, time and purpose assume the main role in a narrative of images that transports us to its importance in the process of creation.

With this production, Sogrape invites you to stop, to contemplate and to respect nature, while life carries on.

The award-winning project, which releases the latest 2018 Vintage Port Wines from Sandeman, Ferreira and Offley, was carried out without resorting to new shootings. It takes just over two minutes to tell a story based on the idea that “waiting breeds the beat of a new life, of a new Vintage”.

This edition of the Vega Digital Awards had approximately 1,200 entries, from around 30 countries, which were subjected to a rigorous analysis by a panel of renowned judges from the International Awards Associate.

This is the fourth time that the 100% Portuguese agency of Leça da Palmeira was is distinguished in this North American competition, which highlights the best creative projects in the digital media area.

With this award, Omdesign recalls that it is also in its nature to carry on, without ever lowering its guard, and further strengthens its position in the digital world and raises, once again, the quality of the works created in Portugal by being recognized alongside brands as BMW, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Hamilton Beach, Philip Morris, among others.

The new image of João Pires, a Portuguese wine produced since the 70’s and whose last visual renovation took place more than three decades ago, is signed by Omdesign. The agency was chosen by José Maria da Fonseca to carry out the rebranding, in a process that aimed to create a “more premium, young and fresh” image. The white wine of Moscatel de Setúbal variety now appears on the market with a darker glass bottle, highlighting the variety that characterizes it through the presence in the label of the vine of this vineyard.

“The João Pires brand has been surgically modernized, maintaining its traditional typography, which now occupies a more prominent position in packaging ”, it is also described in a press release, explaining that“ the combination of green tones refers to a fresh and perfumed, at the same time as the materials and finishes selected by the creative agency, such as low relief, varnish, screen printing and fine paper, result in a differentiating and impacting image, reinforcing the brand identity and the quality and profile of this wine”.

Murganheira has challenged Omdesign to sign the design of Esprit de La Maison, a unique and exceptional new sparkling wine, produced from the “assemblage” of several Pinot varietals (Noir, Blanc and Meunier), that faithfully mirrors all the essence and DNA of this leader brand in Portuguese sparkling wines, regarding superior quality.

With a contemporary and appellative image, inspired in the original work art composed by a set of museletes that can be found at Murganheira cellars, the agency chose the “Living Coral” colour to the Murganheira Esprit de La Maison Távora-Varosa Sparkling White Wine 2011. The coral colour radiates life and familiarity, symbolizes joy and also represents the consumer’s choice by their most human relations and by social interaction. 

There were bottled only 492 bottles in 1,5L magnum format, all of them manually numbered at the collar that is carefully applied by hand, method formerly used in Murganheira’s Vintage bottles. 

The noble and rare Pau Santo wood was the main material chosen to give life and shape to the individual exhibitor, also created and produced by Omdesign, for which were selected the best grains of this exclusive wood, highlighting the contrast between the brighter and the darker grains. Its table-shaped format allows to create window displays and tasting spaces in selected locations, as wine stores, hotels and special clients, and it can, simultaneously, be utilized as a glorifier. The illumination was thought to grant a special emphasis to the product, pointing out the different elements, reliefs and details. 

The labelling created by Omdesign reproduces the relief, texture and image of the original work of art, overlapped by a “Rustic Blanc” paper where was created a proper texture, in high and low relief, with an element of the Murganheira’s coat of arms. 

All the finishing adopted in the labelling, which is composed by overlapping of two papers, and in the premium packaging are in matt velvet, with exception of the information in bronze that are semi-gloss, that gives a distinctive finishing and touch. The coat of arms of Murganheira, by its turn, was reproduced in its original shape and was carefully moulded to be applied in both flat surfaces (packaging and exhibitor) and at the proper bottle. The cork stopper and muselet were intentionally left exposed, like the old Vintage sparkling wines. 

José Maria da Fonseca has just launched a new brand of de-alcoholised wines: the O%riginal range.

The novelty is a complete range of de-alcoholised wines available in red, white and rosé.

O%riginal Red is produced from the Syrah grape varietal and maintains the wine’s own aromas and palate: smooth, with plum, black cherry and blueberry aromas.

Produced from the Moscatel grape varietal, O%riginal White presents citric and floral aromas, typical of this grape varietal. 

The O%riginal Rosé, produced from the Syrah grape varietal, has a vivid tone and aroma of raspberry and strawberry. This wine should be served very chilled, like the red and white ones. 

Omdesign supports the 1st edition of the Port.Wine Packaging Design Contest. Addressed to ESAD’s Product Design students, this competition, sponsored by Omdesign, has as main goal to catch the attention of the future designers to Port wine packaging Design and to emphasise the importance of Design in general.

Promoted by national companies as BA Glass, TopSeries, Symington, Taylor’s and Omdesign, the winners of “Port.Wine Packaging Design Contest” were announced on 30 January, at Amorim Revestimentos (CICIA), in Santa Maria da Feira, where the award ceremony took place. Diogo Gama Rocha, general manager of Omdesign, was one of the event’s speakers and highlighted some special Port wine packaging, created and produced by the agency of Leça da Palmeira to different players of the sector, as well as a self-promotion packaging developed by Omdesign.

Omdesign is responsible for the design of the new packaging of Licor Beirão. The packages, in cardboard, were projected in two different versions, one yellow and the other one in silver, with special finishing, to make them more appealing at the point of sale.

Omdesign reveals that the packaging brings “expressions of celebration that are, simultaneously, an invitation to enjoy this drink with more than 90 years, that keeps, until today, its formula preserved within the Redondo family”. 

The illustrations allusive to Portugal, a concept always present in the brand’s identity, were created by the agency of Leça da Palmeira to the “Liquor of Portugal” and decorate both the special packages for the Christmas season. 

Omdesign is the company responsible for the image of Série Ímpar Sercialinho 2017, the first wine of this series that was born from the challenge launched by Sogrape’s president, Fernando da Cunha Guedes, to the company’s oenology team. 

The innovative project aims the creation of original, special and unique wines, that only have to respect one rule: to be originate from Portugal. “Série Ímpar can be white, red or rosé, still or sparkling; it can include author wines or co-creations; it can be from any wine-growing region, from a varietal or from a singular plot, without limits to imagination”, explains the press release sent to VIVA!.

The first episode of this series is a white wine “unparalleled that is born from the mastery of António Braga and from the unique aromatic character of the Sercialinho varietal, typical of Bairrada”.

The ultra minimalist image was created by Omdesign, that was also responsible for the conception of two packages, of one and three bottles, produced in wood and cardboard, as well as the brochure which explains all the concept of this project, amongst other communication materials. 

It is an exclusive edition of inspirational wines, with 2.030 numbered bottles, that will have new chapters, “always with the quality stamp of the Sogrape’s oenology team, that will decide to raise it to a Série Ímpar whenever a wine deserves its statute, in which each launching is a true surprise”. 

Omdesign signs the identity of the XIV Aveiro International Artistic Ceramics Biennale, that takes place up to 30 November, in several spaces of the city, being also responsible for the design and production of the communication materials. 

This edition’s image, that celebrates the 30th anniversary of the initiative, is described by the agency as “contemporary, dynamic, flexible and easily adaptable to all the communication line developed”. 

Apart from illustrating the universe of ceramics, the identity created aims to represent the continuity and the projection of the Biennale for the future. 

There were presented by Omdesign several supports, in which can be included the brochure containing the general programme, the catalogue of the exhibition and the catalogues of the invited artists and the certificates, as well as the outdoor communication materials – ads, posters, muppies, canvas and panels. 

Omdesign was once again highlighted at the international competition Red Dot and wins another design award to Portugal. This time, the awarded project was the Honore Douro packaging, entirely created and produced to Quinta do Crasto, that was recognized in Packaging Design / Beverages category. 

The award-winning work, composed of the package, bottle and book, that signs more than 400 years of history of Quinta do Crasto, was fully created by Omdesign. Produced in valchromat, that reminds us of the schist, a typical rock of the Douro soil, this edition is individually numbered and limited to 1.615 magnum bottles of an exceptional Douro DOC wine. Inside, there is a sample of Quinta do Crasto’s book “Quinta do Crasto – A story that began a long time ago (1615-2018)” and a magnum bottle (1,5L) of Honore Douro DOC, a unique blend that gathers, for the first time, two prestigious wines of the company – Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa and Quinta do Crasto Vinha da Ponte. The bottle has in its label a frame and lines in relief that illustrate the geography and terrace of Douro. The conceptual film that mirrors all the essence of this project can be seen here.

This is the third Red Dot that the agency of Leça da Palmeira conquers in this prestigious worldwide contest, after having won, in 2017, with their self-promotion packaging Omdesign 2016 and, in 2015, with the eco-friendly packaging RP10, created to Ramos Pinto.

This year’s competition has counted with more than 8.600 submitted projects, from 54 countries. The award ceremony took place at the Konzerthaus Berlin, in the heart of the German capital, last Friday. According to Diogo Gama Rocha, the agency’s general manager: "We are really proud to go on this stage, for the third time, to receive another Red Dot award to Omdesign’s team. This recognition is, to Omdesign and to Quinta do Crasto, a motivation to keep working in partnership and to surprise the market, Portugal and the world, always with the best Portuguese design." 

The conceptual film created and produced by Omdesign to Quinta do Crasto was awarded with Gold at the Graphis Advertising Annual 2020 competition. 

“Honore Port” marks more than 400 years of history of this emblematic estate from Douro with wines recognized worldwide. In little more than 5 minutes, it is shown all the history and essence of this unique Douro estate. This film is a tribute to all those that, since 1615, invested in cultivating the vineyards and creating unique authentic wines, as Honore Port that we can see in this film.

To Omdesign, the challenge was to create an emotional and highly engaging film, that celebrates more than 400 years of Quinta do Crasto’s history and one century on the hands of the same family, that is able to care and perpetuate remarkable wines as Honore Port, a highly luxurious special edition, also created and produced by Omdesign, limited to 400 bottles of a very old Tawny Port with more than 100 years. 

The awarded film can be seen here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_V2wo6jFzw

Omdesign has just won, in Italy, more four awards at the A’ Design Award & Competition: one Gold and three Silver.

The image of the 1001 bottles of Quinta Maria Izabel 1001, created by Dirk Niepoort and his sons exclusively for the French distributor Antic Wine, was distinguished with Gold in “Packaging Design” category. The labelling is a reproduction of a painting owned by the company, that portraits the Douro Valley and illustrates the landscape that is possible to behold through this Douro estate.

In the same category, “Omdesign 2018” self-promotion packaging has conquered Silver. Created for the 20th anniversary of Omdesign, this edition, inspired by the 875 years of the history of Portugal, is a journey to the origins of our country and to the Portuguese Discoveries. This original packaging is made with sisal shaped as a monkey’s fist knot, one of the most famous knots in the world that is used since olden times by sailors for throwing the end of a cable further. To carry it, we chose a bottle sling knot, a technique used by wise sailors, since ancient times, to carry their bottle and to always keep it cool underwater.

The Honore project, developed for Quinta do Crasto, was twice awarded at this important international competition: “Honore Douro” in “Packaging Design” category and “Honore Port” in “Luxury Design”. Honore is the celebration of more than 400 years of history of Quinta do Crasto and aims to pay homage to all those that, since 1615, invested in cultivating the vineyards and creating authentic wines, as Honore Douro and the exclusive Honore Port.

This was the fourth time in a row that Omdesign was distinguished in this contest, that this year counted with projects from more than 100 countries, and is highlighted by being the only Portuguese company awarded in the two categories in which Omdesign was recognized.

The award ceremony took place on June 28, at Teatro Socieale Como, in Italy. To Diogo Gama Rocha, General Manager of Omdesign: “The awarded projects are a recognition of the work that Omdesign has been doing to the brands that proudly develops, a boost to the whole team and to the Portuguese design in general that, fortunately, still has a lot to show around the world.” 

Omdesign conquered, for the forth year in a row, an award at Wine Design challenge from the “Drinks Business” magazine. This year , the Project awarde was the Altano’s rebranding, at Repacked Wine Design (range) category, recognized with Silver.

The jury of this competition adds that “the Symington range of table wines from the Douro always had a simple, clean look. The judges acknowledged that the revamp was an “improvement”, further emphasising the premium proposition”.

Omdesign announces it has won eight awards at the Design Award & Competition: one platinum, five gold, a bronze and an honourable mention. 

According to the competition’s World Design Rankings, Omdesign is “#1 Designer of the World” in the “Luxury” and “Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design” categories, worldwide. 

The agency from Leça da Palmeira said in a press release that it was one of two companies, worldwide, awarded platinum, which it received for its Omdesign 2016 self-promotion packaging, in the category for sustainable products and projects. Inspired by the shape of an acorn, this eco-packaging “symbolises the company's commitment to the future and bolsters its environmental and sustainability concerns”. 

In the “Packaging” category, the Port wine gift pack Porto Ferreira - Waterloo Vintage 1815, the Omdesign 2014 packaging, the rebranding of Blandy’s Madeira wine and the Quinta de Ventozelo olive oil were all awarded Gold. The Kopke 375YO special edition won Bronze in the same category. 

The book “250 Anos de Histórias” [250 Years of Stories], published by wine estate Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, won Gold in “Graphics and Visual Communication” and the “Unicer 125 years” exhibition got an honourable mention in “Interior Space and Exhibition”. 

This is the second time the agency has been honoured in this competition, after having received seven awards in 2016. 

Designs from approximately 100 countries were submitted to this edition of the international design competition. The awards ceremony will take place on 9 June, in Italy.