Marou Chocolate

Chi-An De Leo

Marou sourced cacao, from seven small family farms located in southern Vietnam, to make chocolate. Bright colors derived from the fresh cacao pods at the farms identify various products in a range. Re-worked traditional lattice patterns received hand-drawn cacao pods and auspicious clouds. Typography carries inspiration from early modern French signage found in Vietnam, noting the origin of cacao in Vietnam. The packaging is hand-printed in gold ink.

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    Chi-An De Leo, Vietnam (2019)

    Chi-An, a true multicultural individual with an Italian father and a French-Vietnamese mother, his diverse background has shaped his global mindset and ability to connect with various cultures. He is...

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    Marou sourced cacao, from seven small family farms located in southern Vietnam, to make chocolate. Bright colors derived from the fresh cacao pods at the farms identify various products in a range. Re-worked traditional lattice patterns received hand-drawn cacao pods and auspicious clouds. Typography carries inspiration from early modern French signage found in Vietnam, noting the origin of cacao in Vietnam. The packaging is hand-printed in gold ink.

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    Chi-An De Leo, Vietnam (2019)

    Chi-An, a true multicultural individual with an Italian father and a French-Vietnamese mother, his diverse background has shaped his global mindset and ability to connect with various cultures. He is fluent in four languages and has lived in five countries. Chi-An started his career in advertising at Lowe Vietnam, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the branding division. This passion for creating meaningful brand experiences led him to establish Rice, in 2011.

    As a founding partner and the creative force behind Rice, Chi-An has been crucial in the agency's success. He has earned multiple international awards, including D&AD, Red Dot, TDC, Pentawards, and the Dieline. Recognized for his expertise and contributions to the industry, Chi-An has been invited to serve on the jury for international design awards like D&AD, the Dieline, Macau Design Awards, and others. In 2019, he became a member of the esteemed AGI alliance.

    Chi-An harbors ambitious plans for Rice, aiming to elevate its status and influence even further. These plans span across several key areas - from expansion into education, hosting conferences, to developing meaningful and beautifully designed products.

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    Awards

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    • 2023

    D&AD
    • 2023

    Macau Design Awards
    • 2022

    Pentawards
    • 2021

    Red Dot
    • 2015

    Red Dot
    • 2020

    Type Champions
    • 2016

    Pentawards
    • 2015

    Pentawards
    • 2014

    Pentawards
    • 2012

    Pentawards
    • 2016

    TDC
    • 2014

    IDA

    Other Professional Activities

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    • Jury - Macau Design Awards

      – 2023
    • Jury - Award 360°

      – 2023
    • Jury - D&AD New Blood

      – 2021
    • Jury - The Dieline

      – 2018
    • Jury - Core 77

      – 2018
    • Jury - D&AD

      – 2015