Unwrapping the Wonka Bar

How all 3 versions of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” approach graphic design.

What’s a Wonka Bar?

The Wonka Bar is a hero prop in Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which has been made into a feature film by Mel Stuart in 1971, Tim Burton in 2005, and now, Paul King’s “Wonka” is opening in December 2023.

The Wonka Bar (and the golden ticket) is central to the story plot. The bar symbolizes the characters’ hopes and …