A visually pleasing arrangement of coasters, stacked in a small sculpture formation, adds an artistic touch to any table setting.
The coasters are packaged in environmentally friendly recycled paper trays that display pictures of stacked pebbles and a balanced mobile represents the overall concept.
Coasters serve a dual purpose of not only accommodating glasses or cups but also adding diversity to the table.
During busy holiday events, having six coasters in different colours can help people keep track of their drinks. Assign a colour to each guest to avoid confusion and mix-ups.
One idea to reduce waste is to consider using engraving and non-chemical ink for packaging. This could be a helpful solution for the environment.
The gift set comprises a thoughtful thank you card, two trays featuring an artistic design, and Nestlé's signature chocolate.
The Balance can be transformed into freeform functional art and placed on any table at any party.
The Balance can be transformed into freeform functional art and placed on any table at any party.
The Balance can be transformed into freeform functional art and placed on any table at any party.
Cacao beans
A Stack of pebbles
Alexander Calder's art
Alexander Calder's moblie
Balance, 2021
Every year during the holiday season, Nestlé distributes gift sets to their managers and suppliers worldwide. These sets are designed to reflect the unique shape of cocoa beans, one of Nestlé's signature products. The goal is to capture a playful, natural, and balanced vibe. The design is inspired by Alexander Calder's kinetic mobiles and the stacked pebbles near Lake Geneva. The set includes six asymmetrical coasters in two art pieces, Stack Pebbles and Leaves, which use colours inspired by Swiss mountain ranges and seasonal changes. These coasters can be arranged in various ways to create a personalized balance.