Three pieces working together: a periodic table as the reference chart, a top-of-lid label for the bamboo cap, and a side-of-jar panel for shelf scanning. The system carries one number, one 1–2 letter symbol, and one name per spice across all three surfaces — so the lid you grab matches the table on the wall matches the side you see on the shelf.
120 spices arranged by botanical kinship — alliums, peppercorns, chiles, seeds, bark, root, flower, hardy & soft herbs, berries, citrus, salts, blends, baking, umami.
v04 (Periodic Element) and v09 (Offset Frame) — both with adjustments applied: bigger symbol, no overlap, rounded frame on v09. Big preview of each + stress-tested across 20 spices. Pick one.
Picked: s08 — Botanical Field Notes (category · symbol · name · latin · one-line tasting note) laser-engraved on the glass face. See the full set of 12 for reference.
Every spice rendered in any top-label layout via a dropdown. Use this to check how a candidate variant handles long names, short codes, and category-distinct entries before committing.
Two-page letter-size proof for printing at 100% / Actual Size. Includes a calibration ruler — verify it measures exactly 1 inch printed, then judge font legibility at true engraved size. Sheet 1: v04 + v09 lids. Sheet 2: s08a/b/c/d side panels.
Decisions so far:
Still open: