tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T10:14:50+08:00 Peatix National Museum tag:peatix.com,2019:event-623260 2019-04-20T14:00:00SGT 2019-04-20T14:00:00SGT

Synopsis Throughout history, food companies have constantly sought to create visually-appealing packaging to connect with and attract their target audiences. Hear what motivated the owners of Maki-San, a Singapore-born sushi company, to create their beautiful sushi boxes that have transformed over time into collectible art and an enduring brand icon. Plus, be amazed at the unique artworks that people have created with Maki-San’s sushi boxes! In their quest to connect with new audiences in Singapore and the world through their power packaging, Maki-San will also share their inspiration for the designs of their special-edition boxes and their future plans to adopt environmentally-friendly packaging.  Limited spaces available. $5 per pax, includes a presentation and a sushi snack box from Maki San.   This programme is held in conjunction with the exhibition Packaging Matters: Singapore’s Food Packaging Story from the Early 20th Century.Speaker's biographyAlvin Wong is an international award-winning creative who has moved from building brands such as Standard Chartered, Heineken, Red Bull, Unilever, VW, Citibank and Universal Music to building his own brand, Maki-San. The fast-food chain now has 20 stores in Singapore and is also venturing overseas into new markets. The brand is best loved for its innovative DIY sushi concept and a youthful creative energy that has made it a strong choice among its fans.