GDUSA - Graphic Design USA - April 2023

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS

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NESQUIK REBRANDS FOR DIGITAL FUTURE

U.S. ARMY PIVOTS TO POSSIBILITIES

60TH ANNIVERSARY TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS

CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF PREMIUM PAPER-BASED SOLUTIONS.

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Welcome to GDUSA’s 60th anniversary American Package Design Awards™ edition.

It features more than 300 winning pieces that exemplify and celebrate the importance of packaging to advance the brand, tell the story, amplify the experience, and create an emotional connection with consumers at the moment of truth. Effective package design has always added value, but it is now vital as an antidote to the fragmented, cluttered and ephemeral media world in which we live.

Packaging is a growth industry and its future is being driven and shaped by myriad factors — demographic and lifestyle trends, sustainability concerns, the rise of online and direct-to-consumer purchasing, the integration of smart technologies. Each deserves attention. But, in the end, the ascent of packaging is first and foremost a graphic design story: talented creators and producers developing smart and aesthetic visual communication in the service of human connection. GK

YOU KNOW IT DON’T COME EASY

Many of the news stories we cover these days involve companies, organizations and brands seeking to reposition themselves as we emerge from the pandemic, and it’s legacy of short-term disruption and long term cultural transformation. The individual challenges presented by each project or campaign are case specific but there is one unifying truth: the successful rebrandings, reimaginings and refreshes dig deep to fundamentally understand what has shifted, to address and communicate its meaning in relevant ways, and to capture the sensitivities of the audience and the zeitgeist of the era. This is hard work and, frankly, some are better at it than others.

For example, the U.S. Army rebranding reported in this print edition is, in my view, a success because the client and creative team clearly confronted uncomfortable questions about the Army’s role in today’s society, and forged a promising, hopeful and nuanced verbal and visual message that can resonate with potential recruits. Similarly, the Ford Foundation, in a story you can find on our website, felt the need to redefine its mission going forward, and responded with a visual identity that strips away institutional pretensions and cedes the spotlight the grantees on the front lines of social change. It is modest, moving and meaningful.

In contrast, beleaguered New Yorkers were recently presented with a hackneyed revision of the iconic “I Love (Heart) New York” — morphed into a clunky “We Love (Heart) NYC” sequel — that, we are told, will “bring us all together” to revive a struggling city. In his New York Magazine review of the new “Milton Glaser: Pop” anthology, Adam Gopnik reminds us that the original symbol “is the closest thing there has ever been to a logo that changed social history.” This shabby update reminds us that clients and creators sometimes take the easy way out. Again, you can read more about it on our website. GK

HIGHEST HONORS

As part of GDUSA’s 60th anniversary, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite schools and programs that prepare students to work as creative professionals. The mix is unique: it includes, of course, the traditional prestige institutions dedicated to art and design; a number notable university communications and design majors throughout the country; and several innovative and flexible online or hybrid programs for graduate, undergrad or continuing education.

The selection is based on both objective and subjective factors, and is admittedly influenced by our own decades long relationships with designers, educators, hiring managers and recruiters. The list is alphabetical. The reach is national. The theme is that education is critical and worth special attention in 2023 — as the lines blur between the classroom and the studio, the academy and the office, the campus and society. SKW

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In the School of Graphic Design, you’ll learn to combine words and pictures to create meaning, provide guidance, and help us make sense of our world. Graphic designers work their magic on virtually everything — computers, phones, games, apps, cars, clothes, ads, products, packages, websites, printed items, and within environments both built and virtual. Graphic design is a dynamic and exciting profession, providing the means to apply your creative and artistic skills within a practical business context. Study online or on campus in San Francisco, a world-renowned center for creativity, technology, and innovation.

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10 FRESH

The U.S. Army repositions in response to challenges and change in the culture, not to mention recruiting shortfalls; Nesquik reimagines Quicky (it’s longtime mascot) for a digital future and the next generation; Design Army builds a distinctly non-traditional real estate campaign featuring Warhol and Magritte; SMAKK tackles a taboo to promote women’s sexual health; a monumental wordmark declares that socks matter; dramatic placemaking puts New York’s new Grand Central station-within-a-station on track; Walmart finds joy in new intimates and sleepwear private label brand; and much more.

24 HIGHEST HONORS

Last edition, we featured our annual Students-to-Watch selections. This time around we offer GDUSA’s favorite graphic design schools and programs that excel in teaching the hard and soft skills necessary for success, in nurturing talent and expanding minds, and in preparing the next generation of creative professionals to build a dream career in the real world. Included in the list are traditional centers of excellence dedicated to art and design, as well as a carefully curated selection of wonderful public and private university departments, and several select online-first programs that serve undergrad, graduate and continuing education students. You can also access the list, as thousands already have, on our website at gdusa.com

38 PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS

The 60th anniversary package design showcase is among our largest ever. More than 300 winning projects and campaigns from talented design firms, agencies, inhouse departments and institutions, scaled more than ten times the entries. Why is package design so vital and vibrant? Makers, marketers and sellers are challenged as never before to convey the message, tell the story, advance the brand, provide the experience, make the sale — and packaging done right is suited to provide all of the above. Our competition celebrates beauty and style, of course, but most importantly, the power of design to forge an emotional link with the buyer at the moment of truth. And this is taking place against the backdrop of a packaging industry expected to see record growth and innovation in the coming decade despite, or perhaps because of, the tension between instore and direct to consumer channels.

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A special thanks to Neenah for sponsoring GDUSA’s package design awards program for nearly two decades now. It is especially appropriate because . . .

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New this year: the Neenah Gold Award for the best use of paper in a packaging project. Selected by Neenah’s in-house creative team, the winner will be announced on our website in the coming days. And will be prominently featured on Idea Shop, Neenah’s one-stop destination to find inspiration for your next project by seeing the endless possibilities of paper-based materials. For ideas, information or to order samples . . .

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This Barbie bee from Mattel reigns as queen of her enchanted garden and a winner in our 60th anniversary package design awards. She arrives in premium packaging designed with artwork by Mark Ryden, dubbed “the god-father of pop surrealism” by Interview magazine. The 2023 package design showcase starts at PAGE 38.

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WASHINGTON DC While most real estate campaigns focus on price, location, and number of bedrooms, Design Army decided to focus on artistic appeal for a new DC apartment building called Gallery 64. The building shares a courtyard with the Rubell Museum of Contemporary Art, known for its avant-garde exhibitions and contemporary collection. Says Pum Lefebure, Design Army’s chief creative officer and co-founder: “The property is also surrounded by 15 other brand-new developments with similar amenities, features and fees – all targeting the same demographics. Design Army was tapped to bring their wild creativity to help Gallery 64 stand out in DC’s hyper-booming real estate market.” Lefebure says that the building’s branding is intended to be expressive, artful, and diverse. Many variations of the numeral 64 are used to represent all aspects of art from textile design to break-dancing, while curated photography visuals were concepted as modern “pop-art.” The colors are primary yet polished, and the patterns are said to allow for a controlled graphic volume based on application. Whimsical advertising plays on familiar iconography from the art world with knowing winks to Magritte’s surreal paintings and Alex Katz’s color-blocked portraits. Even Andy Warhol’s slightly skewed color palette becomes the basis of the campaign. “This feels anything but traditional,” Pum concludes. “The visuals are over-the-top weird, artful and pique your curiosity, yet totally makes sense with the progressive museums proximity.” designarmy.com

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LONDON UK/NEW YORK NY NESQUIK has partnered with FutureBrand to deliver a modern brand identity intended to boost relevancy and enable growth into new audience segments. At the heart of the work is the company’s iconic mascot, Quicky, who has been reimagined for a digital future, while still feeling familiar and retaining its sense of fun. FutureBrand looked to the phygital (“physical digital”) world that the next generation play in for inspiration, drawing on cues from computer animation films and the gaming industry to bring contemporary relevance. To support the refreshed mascot’s roll out, FutureBrand also created a new brand expression and a wider “Quicky’s world” world in which he exists, speaking to the wide range of audiences who engage with the brand. The designers say that going beyond on-pack assets to focus on social media also enables NESQUIK to move towards being a truly digital-first brand that can speak more authentically to the growing teen market. FutureBrand also created a bespoke typeface called NESQUIK Sans, with the aesthetic reflecting a playful personality, and designed a new logo featuring an animated milk splash that also brings it into the digital-first world. The new packaging system has been simplified to promote easy consumer navigation and allow NESQUIK the opportunity to amplify its iconicity. futurebrand.com/us

In today’s digital world, the physical nature of paper grounds us. Whether it’s a book you just can’t put down or a package you can’t wait to open, our connection to paper is tangible. We’re excited to make this special relationship possible, into the next century and beyond.

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CHICAGO IL/WASHINGTON DC For the first time since 2001, the U.S. Army introduces a new brand intended to spotlight opportunities the Army provides youth, to counter negative connotations about military service, and to increase enlistment numbers after failure to meet recruiting goals last year. States Maj. Gen. Alex Fink, Chief of Army Enterprise Marketing: “All good brands must evolve to reflect internal and external changes to ensure an accurate depiction of the organization that also meets audience needs. Research tells us that youth seek out paths filled with possibilities of purpose, passion, community, and connection; however, they don’t see the Army as an organization that can set them on those paths. As part of our multiyear, research-based brand transformation process, we set out to identify a one-word brand positioning that encapsulates the Army’s promise to today’s youth. ‘Possibilities’ revealed itself as a singular option, solution, and inspiration.” The look and feel is centered on a reengineered five-point star logo coupled with the return of the “Be All You Can Be” tagline. They sit within an ecosystem that includes a custom font, expanded color palette, new iconography, photography, motion graphics and more. Among the key elements: the refreshed Army star; the existing color palette of black, gold and yellow is expanding to include an ownable “Army Green”; a custom font called “G.I.” used consistently across all branded contexts; and a suite of animated digital stickers that honor the Army tradition of patches and pins to aid digital story telling. The rollout features a campaign by DDB, whose Armyrelated activities are based in the Chicago office. Included are two films narrated by actor Jonathan Majors — star of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “Creed III” — which use Army history to showcase service as a driver of possibilities and a bridge between past and future. The films are paired with a mix of promotional assets across tv, print, digital billboards, streaming video, social and community platforms, and audio channels. The campaign tipped off at the recent March Madness basketball tournament. ddb.com

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NEW YORK NY Sex remains a taboo subject when discussing women over 50: studies show that up to 90% experience pain or discomfort during sex and nearly 50% give up on their sex lives. Tabu founder, Natalie Fretwell, set out to improve these statistics with a solution that would provide a sexual wellness routine with measurable benefits. She then partnered with branding and marketing agency SMAKK for a new identity that seeks to emphasize how optimal sexual health — with or without a partner — isn’t just a means to pleasure but integral to long-term well-being. The agenda included brand identity, packaging and ecommerce website for the sexual wellness kit as well as upcoming product launches. This meant reshaping the brand to be more approachable, dignified and credible in order to deconstruct the notion that sexual health has an expiration date. “We saw the potential to bring sophistication, discretion and credibility to a product category known for being anything but – typically marketed by way of brazen eroticism and cheeky innuendo,” explains SMAKK Founder Katie Klencheski. Aesthetically, the identity is described as “artfully unapologetic” in the way that it illustrates and talks about sexual wellness, with a bold wordmark as well as icons and illustrations informed by textbook-like scientific diagrams. Leveraged together, the elements are intended communicate complex topics and ideas in a way that feels necessary and credible rather than taboo or shameful, and that balances a science and health-centered lens with a touch of irreverent attitude. Typography finds a similar balance, using a headline style that has “a beautiful femininity” paired with a more utilitarian monospace. Agency Chief Strategy Officer Anna Kavaliunas notes that SMAKK drew insights from previous work with a sex products boutique e-tailer, which required an inclusive understanding of diverse audiences. “With Tabu, we realized that there was a similarly wide range of people we had to engage — those in relationships and those not, those who have used a personal massager before and those who haven’t, those who are embarrassed at the mere mention of one and those who aren’t, and a range of life stages where one would need to use a sexual wellness kit.” smakkstudios.com

BENTONVILLE AR. Walmart is out with a complete rebrand of its billion-dollar intimates and sleepwear private brand, in collaboration with creative company Mrs&Mr. The project renames, repositions and redesigns the retail giant’s 23year-old Secret Treasures, which already captures the largest customer base in the category including one of five women in the U.S. Mrs&Mr began the project by defining the brand positioning as a collection of feel-good apparel made to brighten and bring beauty to women every day. After several rounds of naming development, the company landed on Joyspun, a coined word that speaks to the emotional uplift and the quality of the collection. The logo serves as the visual anchor for the design system and is intended to be joyful and beautiful, while the letter forms are crafted to be feminine. A multicolored palette represents the diverse product assortment. Mrs&Mr chose Granary as the font for its clean, geometric, contemporary sans-serif look, with simple letter forms that provide a nice contrast to the logo. As for photography, casting seeks to provide a true reflection of the unique attitudes, ages and variety of body shapes and sizes that make up the customer base. “In order to reimagine Secret Treasures, we needed to understand the evolved competitive landscape, mostly defined by the rise of DTC brands in the intimates space,” said Kate Wadia, chief creative officer at Mrs&Mr. “And we needed to understand our consumer and the unique advantage of our collection. We uncovered that the intimates category was mostly muted, neutral, and quite serious. The door was open for us to design a joyful, positive, inclusive and uplifting intimates brand.” The identity is being rolled out across all packaging, in-store signage, e-commerce and digital channels. www.mrsandmr.com

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STATESVILLE NC/BROOKLYN NY Looking to renew and refresh their purpose, Thorlo partnered with creative studio High Tide for a rebrand designed to change how people think about their socks. Founded in 1980, Thorlo was the first to innovate, manufacture and patent, activity-specific socks. High Tide recognized this legacy and set its sights on reinvigorating the brand to cement its place as an icon today and for generations to come. This began with the wordmark; High Tide returned to an earlier iteration of the brand’s name — from Thorlos to Thorlo — dropping the ‘s’ in a nod to its original 80s roots. They then redesigned it to feel monumental and proud in order to sit comfortably among the big names in sports and activewear. As the most immediate moment of impact, the wordmark had to be strong, bold and uniquely ownable. More broadly, the brand’s messaging was repositioned to stress innovation, performance and movement — each playing a part in building the voice and underscoring the idea that socks really do matter. Taglines like “Moving you since 1980” and “A decade of engineering for a lifetime of wear” balances Thorlo’s engineering prowess while celebrating, owning and inspiring movement of all kinds. Photography was also key to the rebrand as a way to reinforce their history and an opportunity for users to see themselves in the brand. Photos of people engaging in various sports activities have a sense of dynamic motion and archival imagery gives credence to the company’s record of performance. Brooklyn NY-based High Tide is known for their work with Warby Parker, KITH, Symbol, Airsign and many others. hightidenyc.com

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The highly anticipated Grand Central Madison has officially opened in New York City. Running underground for five blocks under Madison Avenue in Manhattan, the station-withina-station marks the largest rail terminal built in the U.S. since the mid-1950s and is expected to raise ridership of the Long Island Railroad by 40%. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority hired design firm Applied Design to work on Placemaking and Brand Strategy and their solutions include: a dynamic/animated/real time map of Long Island, depicting the route into the city and showcasing regional attractions and points of interest; overhead gateway signage that welcomes and directs visitors and provides harmony and continuity between the new and old stations; glass and marble exhibits that run the entirety of the concourse featuring immersive quotes from former and current New Yorkers to underscore the glory of the city; and brand and name “Madison Concourse” that pays tribute to the famous avenue above. “Applied Design sought to create a commuter experience that imbued the spirit of New York City, showcasing its diversity of thought, voice and scale that befit one of the greatest cities in the world, and one of the greatest structures in it,” said Brad Scott, Founder and Managing Director, Applied Design. The design firm has become known for their meaningful work across various industries; notably the firm created the Atkinson Hyperlegible typeface for the Braille Institute, designed to improve readability for those with low vision. helloapplied.com

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TOP GRAPHIC DESIGN SCHOOLS

In the January/February 2023 print magazine, which kicked off our 60th year of publishing, GDUSA released our annual Students To Watch roundup. Now we’ve compiled a list of 50(ish) of our favorite institutions that prepare students to work in professional graphic design, based on a mix of objective and subjective factors, including our own decades long relationships with designers, students, recruiters, educators. The list is alphabetical. The reach is national. The theme is that education (and educators) is more important than ever as the lines blur evermore between the classroom and the studio, the academy and the office, the campus, and the society.

A GRADUATE DEGREE AS UNIQUE AS YOU ARE. The Multimedia, Photography and Design program is for students who are passionate about expanding their career and gaining industry ready skills in the field of graphic design, motion design, 3D design, XR and immersive design, UI/UX design as well as photography and cinematography: all hands-on.

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ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF GRAPHIC DESIGN SAN FRANCISCO CA

The Academy of Art University's Graphic Design program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the ever-evolving world of graphic design. Students learn how to conceptualize, design, and produce visual solutions for a variety of media, including print, web, and interactive platforms. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience, with a focus on practical, real-world projects. Students have access to stateof-the-art facilities and resources and gain experience using industry-standard software.

In addition to traditional graphic design courses, students can explore how their knowledge applies in related fields such as advertising, branding, and illustration. The program also includes courses in design history and theory, which provide students with a deep understanding of the broader context of graphic design.

The faculty at the Academy of Art University are skillful professionals in the industry and provide real-world experience in the classroom. They provide students with personalized guidance and feedback, helping them to develop their own unique style and approach to the art.

The Academy of Art University's Graphic Design program prepares graduates for a variety of careers, by providing a BFA, MA and MFA degrees. Graduates leave the program with a strong portfolio and the confidence to succeed in the competitive world of graphic design. academyart.edu/art-degree/graphic-design

ARTCENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN PASADENA CA

ArtCenter’s visionary approach to art and design education is based on the College’s conservatory-like approach to teaching and learning; a desire for rich, intercultural, and transdisciplinary dialogue; and a mandate to provide students innovative learning and making spaces. An international leader in art and design education, ArtCenter offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide variety of industrial design disciplines, as well as visual and applied arts. In addition to its top-ranked academic programs, the College also serves members of the Greater Los Angeles region through a series of year-round educational programs for all ages and levels of experience. Renowned for both its ties to the industry and social impact initiatives, ArtCenter is the first design school to receive the United Nations’ Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) status. Throughout the College’s long and storied history, its alumni have had a profound impact on popular culture, the way we live and important issues in our society. artcenter.edu

AUBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL + GRAPHIC DESIGN AUBURN AL

The Graphic Design Program at Auburn University prepares students to practice visual communication in a competitive global environment. Auburn’s nationally regarded BFA is NASAD accredited and concentrates on interactive media and mobile app design, user experience design, strategic branding, typography, publication design, packaging, illustration, image-making, and fine arts. Students receive hands-on design instruction in a professional studio environment accented by a strong sense of community among students and faculty. Courses emphasize a systemic approach to design through cross-disciplinary collaborations, cultivating students to become versatile designers and art directors. The program hosts exhibitions, design symposiums, and guest lectures by industry leaders while supporting an internship program that facilitates experiences in professional practice and opportunities for networking. Students build a strong portfolio of work across their overall experience in design and education. cadc.auburn.edu/design/programs/graphic-design

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART MUNCIE IN

Founded in 1918, Ball State University is a research-intensive, residential university in Muncie, Indiana, with about 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The art-making facilities in the School of Art at Ball State are competitive with the best in the country, and our faculty and staff are active nationally and internationally as artists, creators, scholars, and designers. With roughly 600 students, our NASAD accredited programs (BA, BS, BFA, MFA) cover a broad range of opportunities, including Visual Communication (Graphic Design), Animation, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Metals, Intermedia, Graphic Arts Management, Art History, and Art Education.

Our Visual Communication BFA students receive a rigorous interdisciplinary education focused on cultural awareness and real-world work expectations. They develop problem-solving abilities, technical skills, and digital competencies across several disciplines. The students enjoy superior facilities that are outfitted with industrystandard computers, software programs, and equipment. Students work closely with professors and peers in multiple areas to build a solid foundation in design concepts and professional practices while blending traditional and emerging media. The Visual Communication program also provides an opportunity to enroll in an award-winning student-run design studio and to collaborate on local, regional, national, and international design projects. bsu.edu/art

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS BOSTON MA

The Graphic Design program at Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts takes a studio-driven approach to design thinking and visual communication. With an emphasis on process and critical design thinking, the program sets itself apart as a maker-based design department within an art school and a R1 University. The design faculty are leaders in the field who work closely with students to develop their technical and conceptual skills, challenging them to think creatively and strategically, and placing them at the forefront of entrepreneurial thinking in the business world.

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BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART BOWLING GREEN OH

The Bowling Green State University Graphic Design program educates and mentors its students to become independent and collaborative innovators and leaders in the field of graphic design. Our award-winning program is dynamic, enterprising, and responsive, and leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design. Our multi-faceted curricula merges design ideologies and research with appropriate aesthetic and communication methods through intensive critical analysis, exploration, and experimentation. Students are taught and trained to be mindful professionals and sociopolitically aware stewards for the profession and the world. Our practical and theoretical approach to foster and guide clarity of communication is the foundation for a progressive and fluid curriculum — one that graduates thinkers with curious minds.

Our Master of Design (MDes) in Integrative Design program is an interdisciplinary program that cultivates individual and community growth through intentional, inclusive, and collaborative values and frameworks. Our guiding practices observe, question, and shapes culture, shifts priorities from exclusive to inclusive. Through meaning-making, deliberate design, ethical education, and sustainable systems, our integral approach develops students as leaders in creating a sense of belonging and a bold future for all. bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/school-of-art/undergraduateprograms/graphic-design.html

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS PROVO UT

Brigham Young University (BYU) is a large private religious university in Provo, Utah, serving 34,000+ students from over 100 countries and all 50 states. The BYU Graphic Design program has a history of producing award-winning work and enjoys an established international reputation. The major simulates a professional studio experience with students working to solve complex visual problems. As members of a small cohort group, students complete a variety of individual and collaborative projects

under close faculty direction.

BYU’s Graphic Design BFA program aspires to prepare students with the skills, knowledge, and intellect necessary to be excellent visual communicators and to foster innovation through problem solving, collaboration, and design thinking. The program aims to cultivate designers that encourage human flourishing, foster charitable interactions, and promote societal and ecological well-being today and in the future. BYU emphasizes experiential learning on and off-campus, both in its extensive study abroad programs and our program’s national internship placements.

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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS (CALARTS) SCHOOL OF ART VALENCIA CA

The Graphic Design Program at CalArts fosters the next generation of graphic designers through rigorous inquiry, fearless exploration, and innovative making within a tight-knit studio community. The students with the support of their fac-colleagues, endeavor to develop individual agendas and lines of exploration that challenge received structures and value systems of graphic design outcomes, criticism, theory, and practice. The program’s curriculum is based on the Institute’s critical approach of contextualizing praxis in history, theory, and broad cultural literacy, and in the Graphic Design program’s inclusive pedagogy.

Students are trained in print and publication design; web and interface design; motion graphics for broadcast and film; branding, identity, and type design; as well as for careers in design history and education. Classes in Graphic Design are small, intimate, and critique-based, fostering debate and discussion as well as imparting formal and practical knowledge. All students work in residence in communal studios (grouped by year level) that are open 24 hours and have access to Art School facilities and labs. art.calarts.edu/programs/graphic-design

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DESIGN PITTSBURGH PA

The School of Design has established a program framework that responds to recent changes in the field of design — and to the escalating business, social, and environmental challenges that we face in the 21st century. Our programs prepare students for top jobs in leading companies and organizations today, while teaching them to design with future generations in mind.

Our Communication Design program honors strong graphic design history, but constantly incorporates new innovative technologies, platforms, and methods, ultimately pushing the discipline of communication design into new territories. Today, we face many challenges resulting from communication breakdowns and misinformation. Through diverse perspectives, we use new narrative frames, storytelling, and future-casting to prepare students as

future leaders, playing critical roles across various industries, organizations, and settings. We celebrate our interdisciplinary approach to teaching — working alongside students to develop the necessary 21st-century skill sets, posture, and critical consciousness to effectively use Communication Design practice, leading to positive impact. design.cmu.edu/school/about-school

COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO CHICAGO IL

Columbia College Chicago offers two programs in graphic design, a BFA and BA. Both degrees give students the tools and experience needed to launch a career in graphic design within a broader program of foundational studies in art and design. Students also gain a strong business foundation, which will prepare them to join a design firm, an agency, an in-house corporate design team, or launch their own freelance business. A second Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design is also available. The BFA is a rigorous, professionally focused degree in graphic design. The BFA requires students to learn multiple disciplines and has fewer opportunities to choose electives. The BA provides a foundation in design but allows students to choose a general concentration in Web Design or Publication Design. All Graphic Design students develop a professional portfolio of work as part of the requirements of the degree programs. colum.edu

THE COOPER UNION SCHOOL OF ART NEW YORK NY

The School of Art at The Cooper Union has a mission to educate artists in the broadest sense, both as creative practitioners engaged with a wide range of disciplines in the visual arts and as enlightened citizens of the world who are prepared to question and transform society. The program is structured around an integrated curriculum that fosters connections between disciplines, as well as between traditional and new media. The Foundation Program consists of a series of prerequisite courses taken during the first year. Following completion of the Foundation Program, disciplines offered are graphic design, drawing, film and video, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Students may choose to focus on one or more areas of specialization and are encouraged to follow an integrated approach. The graphic design curriculum includes courses on typography, web design, game design, information design, motion graphics and more. cooper.edu/art

DREXEL UNIVERSITY ANTOINETTE WESTPHAL COLLEGE OF MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN PHILADELPHIA PA

The center for creativity at Drexel University, the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design trains the next generation of scholars, thinkers, makers, and doers in the fields of media, entertainment, design, and the visual and performing arts. Westphal

offers 18 undergraduate and nine graduate majors, housed in awardwinning facilities that encourage collaboration across creative disciplines. The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design educates students to inform, persuade, educate, and entertain through the creative use of word and image. The program prepares students with diverse backgrounds to enter the field of graphic design with a competitive edge as skilled design practitioners, creative problem solvers, and multi-talented team members.

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FASHION INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT) NEW YORK NY

The Graphic Design BFA Program of the Communication Design Pathways Department educates creative, socially responsible, and worldly professionals who are well positioned for a broad range of art and design fields. It challenges students to generate problem-solving and culture-making design, through experimentation and collaboration attuned to social, environmental as well as commercial challenges. It is an intensive, professionally oriented course of study that relies heavily on typographic craftsmanship, design authorship and motion design. The program presents an annual lecture series for its design students and multiple student curated exhibitions. It facilitates Study Abroad, internships and professional interaction opportunities. Courses are taught by accomplished practicing designers and scholars. fitnyc.edu/academics/academic-divisions/art-and-design/ graphic-design/index.php

FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY WINTER PARK FL

Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies. Founded in 1979, it currently provides degree programs for more than 21,000+ students and is the alma mater of 89,211+ graduates. Over its 40+ year history, Full Sail has received numerous accolades including being previously named the “School/ College of the Year” by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. Full Sail offers accelerated on-campus and online degree programs in areas including Graphic Design Bachelor’s, Media Design MFA, and Digital Arts & Design Bachelor’s. With over 880,000+ square feet of real-world media production facilities, students can learn using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Additionally, Full Sail graduate credits include work on OSCAR, Emmy, GRAMMY, ADDY, MTV Video Music Award, and Video Game Award-nominated and winning projects. www.fullsail.edu

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART FAIRFAX VA

George Mason University’s School of Art is a collaborative academic and professional community focused on advancing creativity through traditional and new media applied to varying social contexts.

Embedded in a major liberal arts university rich in learning resources, the School of Art plays a vital role in the creative climate of the institution and the region through the cross-disciplinary research it facilitates and the artwork it produces and exhibits. The School’s facilities engage an exceptional faculty of practicing artists, an active visiting artist program, and a diverse and intellectually curious graduate and undergraduate student body. Artistic skills and principles of creative practice in all visual media are grounded in a forward-thinking, adaptive curriculum. Faculty and students forge cross-disciplinary experimentation, challenging conventional thinking and blurring the lines between traditional artistic disciplines, indeed, between the arts and other humanities and sciences.

The School of Art educates artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society, preparing them to be agents of change in an increasingly connected, complex, inclusive world. The School of Art offers such degrees as Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Master of Arts in Teaching, as well as certificates and minors. art.gmu.edu

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES WASHINGTON

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Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS) has introduced an online Masters in Design Management & Communications to its award-winning portfolio of professional communications programs. Bringing together the worlds of creative management, design thinking, and business strategy, the program extends beyond the limits of traditional design programs. Students develop a holistic understanding of creativity and the design process while mastering the managerial insights and leadership strategies needed to deliver business-focused outcomes. Ideal for professionals within the fields of design, communications, marketing and related areas, the program is entirely virtual, so students don’t have to interrupt their careers to earn the de gree. Learning is done through a blend of online lectures, group discussions, and applied coursework — all of which can be completed from home or office. Faculty members bring expertise across a wide range of specialties, including creative strategy, design leadership, digital and traditional marketing communications, social media, management, and branding. scs.georgetown.edu/create

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DESIGN AMES IA

The Graphic Design Department at Iowa State is situated in the College of Design, one of the most comprehensive institutions for art and design education, which leads to a strong multidisciplinary network of design thinking for our 250+ students. The department includes an undergraduate BFA in Graphic Design, a Masters in Experiential Graphic Design, and a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. The curriculum emphasizes how to design through or ganization of visual and verbal information. Our concept-based approach can be applied to printed material, digital media, motion, and environmental graphics.

Students learn to create designs based in a solid understanding of visual and verbal information. They hone their skills through elective studios in a variety of topics including UX design, 3D animation, digital media, motion graphics, exhibition design, packaging design, wayfinding, typography, publication design and branding. They enhance their education with internships or study abroad, including a semester in Italy with our Rome Program.

Our mission is to educate experiential communicators who enrich our ethical, social, cultural, and environmental future. We prepare students to be adept in the ever-evolving graphic design discipline in the creation of communication artifacts and systems that inform and inspire in virtual and physical environments. catalog.iastate.edu/collegeofdesign/graphicdesign

KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE (KCAI) KANSAS CITY MO

KCAI is a college of art and design awarding the B.F.A. degree in 13 majors. We recruit top talent from across the country and equip them with a versatile skill set and the fearlessness to pursue their craft. KCAI’s Graphic Design department takes a wide-ranging view of the possibilities for visual communication, introducing students to the principles of print, interaction, motion, environment, experience, information, and advocacy. Our approach to design problems can best be described as exploratory, systematic, and transmedia. We recognize the complexity of contemporary design and seek to foster critical and surprising responses through a rigorous process of research, thinking, form-making, and connection to various external communities. kcai.edu/graphic-design

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN KENNESAW GA

Graphic Communications is one of the largest programs in the School of Art and Design at Kennesaw State University. This vigorous, progressive program supports students in advancing their technical and creative skills, with visual literacy and technology

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serving as the foundation. Students embody competencies and relevance for a multicultural, global marketplace. The School of Art and Design (SOAAD) is accredited by NASAD and offers students challenging and exciting degrees, including the BFA in Art, including new concentrations in Art Education, Art History, and Textile and Surface Design, the BFA in Digital Animation, and an MA in Art and Design. SOAAD and the City of Atlanta are a powerful combination providing educational and professional opportunities that launch careers into local and international creative industries. arts.kennesaw.edu/visual-arts

M.AD SCHOOL OF IDEAS

M.AD SCHOOL OF IDEAS (aka Miami Ad School) is a graduatelevel design and advertising school whose mission is to prepare students for creative practice and leadership. Respecting tradition, yet constantly evolving to stay ahead of a dynamic communications industry, we are one of the most respected creative communication schools in the country. M.AD SCHOOL OF IDEAS transforms creative minds into exceptional creative talents with highly specialized tracks in all aspects of design, advertising, art direction, and copywriting; as well boot camps in social strategy and strategic planning. Creative thinkers are nurtured and challenged in our two-year curriculum, taught by some of the most innovative minds in the business. With a network of more than 12,000 graduates, we measure our success by the degree of professional and personal achievement attained by our graduates at the top advertising agencies, design firms, corporations, and consultancies around the globe. M.AD SCHOOL OF IDEAS has a global network of 16 schools around the world. miamiadschool.com

MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART (MICA) BALTIMORE MD

MICA envisions a just, sustainable, and joyful world activated and enriched by designers who are valued for their leadership and imagination. MICA officials state: “Our program empowers students to make the world they imagine through a sequence of required courses and broad-ranging electives. We see graphic design as a comprehensive activity of visual problem solving in commercial, social, public, and political spheres. Designers forge creative, purposeful lives and careers in a diverse and changing world. Graphic Design graduates shape culture, flourish through collaboration, embrace difference and champion equity, and invent through thoughtful disruption. Graphic Designers strive for excellence and rigor, act with intent and critical appraisal, and exemplify resilience, passion, and conviction.” mica.edu

MERCER UNIVERSITY MACON GA

Mercer University’s comprehensive curriculum, housed within a vibrant liberal arts program, encourages the investigation of contemporary directions in art, imaging, and visual communication. By working in a wide range of print and interactive media, students develop cohesive portfolios appropriate for the pursuit of graduate studies or professional practice. Theory, methodology, and industrystandard technology are taught by award-winning faculty members to prepare students for success in this continually evolving field of study.

liberalarts.mercer.edu/academic-programs/majors-and-minors/ graphic-design/

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING MI

Michigan State University, founded in 1855 as a pioneering landgrant institution, is one of the top research universities in the world — on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation — and is home to a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists, and leaders. Within the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, students in the Graphic Design Program are exposed to a series of experimental and intellectual exercises that prepare them for a wide range of professional careers in design. Notable alum, such as Katherine and Michael McCoy, Sam Landers, Doug Kisor, and Ellen Bruss, have made historic contributions to design history and continue to give back to our students in lasting and meaningful ways. Real-world experience is gained through internships, the client-initiated coursework of Design Center, and the AIGA student group. Inspiring lectures demonstrate the wide scope of the profession, as renowned designers are brought in as part of the annual Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series. Past lecturers include Massimo Vignelli, Martin Venezky, Ben Fry, Nancy Skolos & Tom Wedell, James Victore, Andrew Blauvelt, Jim Sherraden, Stuart Bailey, Jan Wilker, Hans Allemann, and Karen Cheng.

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THE MODERN COLLEGE OF DESIGN KETTERING OH

The Modern College of Design is a nationally recognized design college in Ohio. The Modern transforms students passionate about art, design, photography, and technology into exceptional designers and future leaders in design. The Modern's unique residential and online programs provide an innovative education in design, marketing, business, and leadership, and students complete internships and co-ops at agencies across the country. Modern students are creative problem solvers and are recognized nationally for their work. Faculty are industry experts and provide one-on-one education and mentorship. Alumni have access to The

Modern's vast network of employers and work for some of the world's leading brands, including Apple, Nike, and Disney. themodern.edu

NC STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DESIGN RALEIGH NC

The Graphic and Experience Design Program at NC State University's College of Design blends user experience and user interface design (UX/UI) with traditional graphic design practices like branding, typography, service design, and exhibition design. Through project-based assignments, graphic and experience design students acquire strong formal and conceptual skills framed by a humancentered approach. Students progress to advanced studios that enable in-depth exploration of special topics such as data visualization, branding, accessible design, and artificial intelligence. The NC State Graphic & Experience Design (GXD) program is consistently recognized as one of the top NASAD-accredited design programs in the country. Students are embedded in a College of Design which allows them to thrive in a creative culture alongside fellow graphic and experience designers, industrial designers, landscape architects and architects. catalog.ncsu.edu/undergraduate/design/ graphic-industrial-design/graphic-design-bachelor

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CHICAGO IL

The nationally renowned Northwestern University School of Professional Studies has an extensive offering of online master’s degrees and certificate programs, and this includes an online Master of Science in Information Design & Strategy (IDS). As digital output increasingly becomes the backbone of most business strategy, there is an acute need for professionals with a better big-picture understanding of information management, design, and technology. The IDS program teaches students how to translate information and data into meaningful visual forms, narratives, and interfaces. This interdisciplinary program prepares students to step into a cross-functional or leadership role by developing a deep and holistic understanding of today’s sophisticated digital media. The program is particularly useful for people in creative fields who want a stronger grounding in business strategy, so that they can expand career opportunities and make a larger impact on their organizations. The strong theoretical framework of the program and its focus on fundamental concepts makes the degree applicable to many diverse fields and types of organizations — business, the arts, government, healthcare, and education, to name a few — regardless of changes in technology. IDS program was developed in consultation with industry leaders; it is a parttime and completely online degree. sps.northwestern.edu/masters/information-design

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS OH

The Ohio State University’s design undergraduate offerings fall into three major programs, each leading to the Bachelor of Science in Design (BSD) degree: Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Visual Communication Design. The Visual Communication Design program was recently ranked third among the 25 best bachelor’s degree programs for 2022 by CollegeRank. Our undergraduate degree programs provide comprehensive, professional training in the design disciplines, while also emphasizing collaboration between each of the areas of study. Students develop projects that demonstrate their abilities to create solutions that meet or exceed professional expectations. The Department of Design also offers two complementary design-led and research-oriented areas of emphasis in Design Research and Development or Digital Animation and Interactive Media, both leading to the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. Ohio State is the highest-ranked public university in Ohio and ranked in the top 50 of US universities. design.osu.edu

THE NEW SCHOOL PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN NEW YORK NY

Parsons School of Design at The New School is one of the leading institutions for art and design education in the world. Based in New York but active around the world, the school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the full spectrum of art and design disciplines, as well as online courses, degree, and certificate programs. Critical thinking and collaboration are at the heart of a Parsons education. Parsons graduates are leaders in their respective fields, with a shared commitment to creatively and critically addressing the complexities of life in the 21st century. The Communication Design BFA is the oldest undergraduate program of its kind in the United States. In this major, students learn the theory and craft needed to combine words, images, and ideas to visually transmit information and project human experiences in print, on screen, or in space. newschool.edu/parsons/about

PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN LANCASTER PA

At Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, we are makers and dreamers, designers, and entrepreneurs. Here students learn to make creativity their careers. Located in the heart of Lancaster city’s thriving arts community, inspiration is found around every corner. As a micro-college, it's the personal attention and guidance from our faculty of working artists, coupled with internships and hands-on experiences, that set us apart. A hallmark of our Graphic Design program is our annual Designathon event, a day-long push of brainstorming, designing, refining, production, and presentations, as students and faculty create free marketing materials — logos, websites, brochures, and branding — for local nonprofits.

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This deadline-driven adrenaline-filled experience prepares students well for their futures as they learn to design under pressure. pcad.edu/degrees/graphic-design

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART + DESIGN PORTLAND OR

Portland State Graphic Design equips students to conquer creative challenges with a breadth of technical and artistic skills. Our program prepares students to be exploratory, experimental, collaborative graphic designers who can thrive in today’s world.

The faculty in the design program at Portland State University are active makers as well as educators. Through their efforts and connections, Portland State’s graphic design students become part of the larger design community while they are still in school.

We empower students to trust their creative impulses, embrace their interests, and direct their own learning experiences. Individualization of projects and self-authorship are encouraged and in turn create powerful creative workers who trust their choices.

We offer students myriad opportunities to make work for the real world. Many of our classes pair students with clients — small businesses, non-profits, cultural institutions — to give students the experience of solving design challenges that will have real, tangible impact.

We work to connect our students to the design community within Portland, and beyond. Through PSUGD’s facilitation of visiting designer lectures, field trips, in-class demos, portfolio days, and internship opportunities, our students become integrated members of a global community of makers. psu.gd

PRATT INSTITUTE BROOKLYN NY

Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is a global leader in higher education dedicated to preparing undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in art, design, architecture, information, and liberal arts and sciences. Located in a cultural hub, with historic campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Pratt is a living lab of craft and creativity with an esteemed faculty of accomplished professionals and scholars. The Undergraduate Communications Design department offers concentrations in illustration, advertising art direction, and graphic design, and teaches students to craft the strongest and most impactful communications possible by being creative problem solvers and elegant image-makers. Pratt’s Graduate Communications Design department educates graphic and package designers and offers an MFA in communications design and MS in package design degree programs. Both programs provide students with the opportunity to develop and refine their design process, design voice, and creative skills, preparing them for leadership positions in their field. www.pratt.edu

PRATTMWP COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN UTICA NY

Art students from around the world choose to start their B.F.A. degree at Pratt Institute’s upstate New York extension center, PrattMWP College of Art and Design. PrattMWP students are inspired and challenged while receiving unparalleled, individualized attention from faculty of professional artists and designers in the premier Arts District of Central New York. Students complete the first two years of their program on the Utica campus and then seamlessly relocate to Pratt’s main Brooklyn campus at the beginning of their junior year. The PrattMWP campus allows students to achieve the prestige and benefits of a Pratt art education at a location that develops their confidence, individual voice, and insights.

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RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN (RISD) PROVIDENCE RI

Graphic Design at RISD provides a comprehensive education that pushes on the boundaries of the discipline. Students learn how to communicate ideas visually, play with the tools of the field, frame points of view and messages, build community and embrace a fluid, networked culture. Faculty support these explorations and encourage ambitious ideas along with a mastery of traditional practices. risd.edu/academics/graphic-design

RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN SARASOTA FL

Since 1931, Ringling College of Art and Design has cultivated the creative spirit in students from around the globe. The College and its 1,400 students benefit from an award-winning faculty, cuttingedge technology, and a supportive creative community. The rigorous curriculum employs the studio model of teaching and immediately engages students through a comprehensive, first-year program that is both specific to the major of study and focused on the liberal arts. The Ringling College teaching model ultimately shapes students into highly employable and globally aware artists and designers. ringling.edu

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (SCAD) SAVANNAH GA

SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs across locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow. The innovative SCAD graphic design curriculum is rooted in creative processes, problem-solving methodologies, and visualization concepts designed to connect users to brands. Each year, SCAD graphic design students earn illustrious accolades, including Applied Arts Student Awards, GDUSA, and International

Design Awards. In 2021 and 2022, SCAD was named No. 1 in the U.S. in Art & Object’s Best Art Schools ranking. Career success is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. For the past four years, 99% of SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation. Through SCADpro, the university’s in-house design studio, students join forces with luminaries of design, draw inspiration, and form lasting connections with industry powerhouses. The combination of advanced instruction and unrivaled portfolio-building opportunities leads to elite internships and careers with iconic companies such as Apple and IBM. scad.edu

SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO CHICAGO IL

For more than 155 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers, and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program ranked number two in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago museum, on-campus galleries, and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world, and adults, teens, and kids in our Continuing Studies classes can explore their creative sides, build portfolios, and advance their skills. Notable alumni and faculty include Georgia O’Keeffe, Nick Cave, David Sedaris, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Cynthia Rowley, Michelle Grabner, Richard Hunt, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and Jeff Koons. saic.edu

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS (SVA) NEW YORK NY

SVA has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprising 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and more than 40,000 alumni in 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. Our Design program focuses on teaching visual communication problem-solving. In addition to a distinguished faculty, we offer a wide range of course options tailored to each student’s strengths and needs. We achieve this by offering more studio courses than any institution in the world. Our Advertising program is a soup-to-nuts proposition: we ground students in the basics — typography, digital production, 3D design, motion graphics, and graphic design while broadening their visual literacy and sharpening their voice. Many of SVA’s advertising classes are held right at the agencies of faculty members, where students can mingle with executives, media planners, and copywriters. sva.edu

SESSIONS COLLEGE FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN

Sessions College for Professional Design is a fully online school of visual arts offering a range of degree programs and certificate programs in Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Media, Illustration, Advertising Design, Digital Photography and Fine Arts. The Sessions College Associate and Bachelor’s degree programs in Graphic Design offer an accessible, affordable path for students seeking to enter careers in print and interactive visual communication. Designed for high school graduates and adult learners, the programs offer a powerful foundation in visual design and a working knowledge of contemporary design practices and media. Talented, passionate experts teach the artistic, digital, and critical thinking skills required by dynamic creative fields. sessions.edu

SHILLINGTON

Shillington is the Original Graphic Design Bootcamp, with courses in New York, London, Sydney, Melbourne and Online. Since 1997, we have been helping students reach their creative potential and completely transform their lives. With full-time and part-time options — three months and nine months respectively — our course is designed to accelerate your learning, inspire you creatively and give you the practical skills and all-important portfolio to launch your creative career. Students are taught real and relevant industry skills — from design theory, typography and packaging to mobile app design and user experience (UX) — by skilled and passionate designers. No experience required. To help prepare them for the industry, students are treated like a designer from day one. Our classrooms mimic a studio environment with real world briefs, realistic deadlines, constructive feedback, and mentorship. Shillington is the best way to learn graphic design and transform your life. shillingtoneducation.com/us

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DESIGN SYRACUSE NY

The School of Design is an inquisitive community of students and faculty that addresses firsthand the issues of the world around it. State school officials: “We take pride in our professionally oriented programs, many of which have a long history at Syracuse University. Concern for sustainable design practices, social issues, and excellence in professional practice forms the core of our programs.” The School of Design’s first-year experience is a prerequisite, providing a design-studio-based education focused on the fundamental elements of the design disciplines. Students learn basic visualization and making skills as well as an ability to apply iterative thought and action processes to a given problem. In addition, students receive a focused introduction to the ethical and philosophical grounding of each of the design professions. School of Design faculty are active professionals dedicated to ensuring that students reach their potential and provide one-onone instruction in studio classes. The School maintains a special

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relationship with the Syracuse community through the activities of various student groups (including chapters of professional design organizations) who work on projects with not-for-profit agencies as well as funded research design collaborations. vpa.syr.edu/academics/design

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SI NEWHOUSE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS SYRACUSE NY

The Visual Communications department at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University embraces emerging and traditional forms of visual storytelling. Its design program emphasizes strategy, problem solving and human-centered design to create smart, compelling, innovative solutions in print and pixels, including motion, UI/UX, augmented reality, virtual reality, brand identity, product packaging, typography, and publication design. The Visual Communications department values designing for social good, cross-media partnerships, workshops, and collaboration. We encourage students to let their passions drive their focus and academic path and are proud to support and foster the individuality of its students and their unique voices and vision. Graduates of the design program have gone on to work at places such as IDEO, Google, Adobe, IBM, Facebook, Amazon, Mapbox, Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, National Geographic Magazine, Herman Miller, Trip Advisor, Near East Foundation, U.S. State Department, and their own businesses. The program offers both a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design and a Master of Science in Multimedia, Photography, and Design degrees. newhouse.syr.edu

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN SAN MARCOS TX

The Communication Design Program is one of the largest public programs in the country and is one of the best in the Southwest United States. The program’s curriculum is oriented around the preparation of a superior portfolio with a focus on enabling students to become excellent critical thinkers, fearless makers, and effective communicators as they enter the professional field of communication design. Courses in interactive design, typography, art direction, corporate identity, sustainable packaging, brand experience, human-centered design, environmental graphics, and design research prepare the student for professional practice. Students may further their education with independent study courses, job shadowing, and professional internships. Communication Design students have received recognition in numerous prestigious design journals by having their work published in Communication Arts, CMYK, Step Inside Design, Graphis New Talent Annual, LogoLounge, and PRINT. Students have also received recognition in national, regional, and local competitions such as:

The One Show, American Advertising Federation Awards, AIGA Flux, The National Show, Creative Summit, Art Director's Club of Houston, Austin Addy Awards, and San Antonio Addy Awards. finearts.txst.edu/Art

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENGINEERING PHILADELPHIA PA

The Visual Communication Design program at Thomas Jefferson University emphasizes the role of design as a vital cultural, social, economic, political, and environmental force in society. Rooted in the universal principles of design that shape our world and the human experience, graduates learn to make and think critically to identify and solve a wide variety of modern problems.

Every student in the program learns the foundations of visual aesthetics, design research, the creative process, and a variety of tools and technology. Students can extend this core knowledge to either the Graphic Design Communication or Web Design & Development specialization to find their unique place within the ever-changing and expanding design profession.

By fostering curiosity, faculty empower students to develop individual points of view and equip them to investigate and tackle the complex challenges of our profession and the world. We provide students with opportunities to explore a range of techniques and applications, to collaborate with peers and faculty from other programs, to work on industry projects, and to engage with the professional design community.

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA (UCO) SCHOOL OF DESIGN EDMOND OK

The School of Design at UCO places student-centered excellence at the program’s core. This philosophy and practice are captured in a quote by former design student Emily Falls, “When I joined the School of Design, I knew virtually nothing about design. Now, three years later, I have found my calling as a designer, and I am proud of my work and accomplishments. There are plenty of challenges in the School of Design, and it is wildly rewarding in the end. The School of Design has shaped me into the person I am today, and for that, I’ll always be grateful.” At the UCO School of Design, students learn to be change-makers and social innovators while engaged in real-world work experience outside the typical design classroom. The School of Design is deeply committed to the university mission, which states we exist to help students learn by providing transformative education experiences so that they may become productive, creative, ethical, and engaged citizens and leaders serving our global community.”

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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE, ART, AND PLANNING CINCINNATI OH

At the University of Cincinnati, communication design students receive a foundation in visual problem solving. The core of the curriculum is a series of sequential design studios. These courses help students develop critical and visual thinking along with essential design processes. Students also have opportunities to further develop in the specific areas of graphic design, interaction design and motion design. Students reinforce their skills in the field through several co-ops.

Professional communication designers build careers wherever communication is important. Designers often work for design firms, internal design teams, or as independent freelancers. They have career opportunities in branding and corporate identity, digital product design, exhibit design, interface design, motion graphics, package design, service design, user experience design, and web design. Today's designers may be found working in the healthcare system improving health, or for governments and NGOs impacting society. daap.uc.edu/academic-programs/school-of-design/ communication-design.html

UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD HARTFORD ART SCHOOL HARTFORD CT

At the Hartford Art School, students build the skills that will enable them to successfully enter the professional world. The School offers eight studio majors leading to the BFA — including in Visual Communication Design — a BA program in Art History, and three MFA programs. Students have the best of both worlds, pursuing rigorous studio-based disciplines with a liberal arts university environment. Visual communication design students learn how to design static and interactive work, which can include motion graphics, product packaging, and advertising pieces. The program encompasses all visual languages used to communicate, and classes on design theory, methods, and history align with practical work with real clients by senior year. Designers in this program are able to think critically about how to tell a story using design elements rather than words, and to consider not only how work looks, but also about how people will interact with it. hartford.edu/academics/schools-colleges/art/default.aspx

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (UNT) COLLEGE OF VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN DENTON TX

The BFA program in Communication Design is guided by a curriculum that emphasizes the development of conceptual thinking that mirrors the challenges found in the graphic design industry.

The undergraduate curriculum offers graphic design and usercentered design concentrations that help students develop marketable skills and deep knowledge for diverse design settings. Our students’ work is competitive globally, having garnered recognition from significant design competitions. A nationally and internationally recognized community of faculty and networked alumni provide students with excellent mentors and role models upon which to pattern their careers. The College of Visual Arts and Design creates a climate and curriculum that values, demonstrates, and affirms diversity, equity, and inclusion through its programs and practices. UNT is in Denton TX, part of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. cvad.unt.edu

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC) ROSKI SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN LOS ANGELES CA

USC Roski School of Art and Design has a noteworthy history as a supportive environment for talented students to explore creativity, experimentation, and collaboration with renowned faculty. Roski’s graduate programs are housed in a new state-ofthe-art facility in the Los Angeles Arts District — a vibrant art and design community. The MFA Design program particularly instills a critical understanding of the issues, theories, and ideas that are relevant to contemporary design. Roski’s open approach offers myriad opportunities for inter-disciplinary research and collaboration across the 18 professional schools at USC, a leading research institution. This gives Roski design students the extraordinary ability to integrate countless relevant pathways to shape their contemporary design practice. Roski’s faculty is a diverse group of internationally recognized artists, designers, and scholars dedicated to their students and their professional work. Small classes ensure a close, personal instruction with abundant access to the faculty. Additionally, students interact with visiting designers in lectures, classes, and portfolio reviews through the Visiting Designer and Designer-in-Residence forums. roski.usc.edu

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS HATTIESBURG MS

Established in 1910 the University of Southern Mississippi is a tier one research institution that has provided a quality education in visual arts for 110 years. As 1 of only 39 institutions in the nation accredited in all major art forms it is considered the flagship university for the arts in the state of Mississippi. The graphic design program has a rich history dating back to 1946 and has produced distinguished alums which include an AIGA Medalist, and numerous design industry leaders. The design program continues to develop this rich tradition of success which can be seen through our students’ award-winning work that has garnered over 300 awards in the past 5 years. Our BFA curriculum focuses on

visual literacy; development of conceptual, aesthetic, and visual skills; and creative problem solving. In addition to traditional course work students can experience design in one of 2 student lead agencies: Rise Creative, and SPVA Design and Marketing. Our students also enjoy a rich culture and active community within our program with large, active student organizations that travel to design conferences, portfolio reviews and competitions. usm.edu/performing-visual-arts/index.php

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AUSTIN TX

The School of Design and Creative Technologies (SDCT) at The University of Texas at Austin aims to produce diverse, creative students who are the best technical creators, designers, and problem solvers with exceptional job opportunities. SDCT comprises two academic departments: the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies (AET) and the Department of Design. The Department of Design empowers students with a multi-faceted educational experience that poises graduates for careers in the design profession, professions with a design component or a strategic focus, and entrepreneurial endeavors. In addition to a BFA and BA in Design, the department offers an MFA in Design and an MA in Design focused on Health, a first-of-its-kind program equipping a new generation to be change agents in healthcare using design methodologies and practices. designcreativetech.utexas.edu

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS (UARTS) PHILADELPHIA PA

University of the Arts’ mission is simple: to advance human creativity. Established in 1876, UArts believes creativity is the most essential skill for success today and has educated generations of groundbreaking artists, performers, designers, and creative leaders for more than 141 years. It now features 30 undergraduate arts majors, 15 graduate programs and the nation’s first PhD program in Creativity. The Graphic Design Program provides critical thinking and core design competencies together with a wide range of technological approaches and prepares graduates for careers in fields ranging from publication design to motion graphics to branding and more. We turn out powerful thinkers who are sophisticated typographers and versatile designers. Our students collaborate with other programs at the University and with Philadelphia designers, artists, and organizations, and experiment with the tools and technologies available in the University’s new Makerspace and Center for Immersive Media. UArts graphic design students obtain real-world experience through internships and become fluent in many areas of practice, then lean towards areas of expertise. This combination of versatility and specificity

serves them well as they step out into the post-grad job market; many begin working as professionals at local design firms during their junior and senior years. www.uarts.edu

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY OREM UT

As an integral part of the largest university in the state, the BFA Graphic Design program at Utah Valley University is centered on thought-provoking, concept-driven design. Students are provided with a sound footing in art and design history and exposed to a broad variety of media including print, branding, motion graphics, and UI/UX. Exceptional work in these disciplines has often led to success in an array of regional, national, and international design competitions. Our students and graduates have also met with great success securing outstanding internship and career opportunities both within Utah’s thriving “Silicon Slopes” business hub and in other major metro areas around the country. uvu.edu/artdesign

VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS MONTPELIER VT

The MFA in Graphic Design at Vermont College of Fine Arts is a truly original low-residency program built around students’ particular interests, values, and goals. Students and faculty continuously rethink graphic design by considering the role of design in the larger culture, the relationships between designers and their work, and the nature of education in design. Both the twoyear and three-year tracks combine two on-campus residencies per year with six-month semesters of faculty mentorship and independent study. Students, faculty, and guest designers take part in a 9-day residency to begin each semester. They then return home and work from an individually crafted study plan with a faculty advisor for the remainder of each semester. Graduates emerge with new research methods, critical expertise, a supportive international network, and a body of design work that is personal and relevant to the next stage in their design careers and creative lives. vcfa.edu/graphic-design

VIRGINIA TECH BLACKSBURG VA

Virginia Tech takes a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to prepare students to be leaders and problem-solvers. As a leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 34,000 students. Through experiential learning, future-focused research, and inclusive, spirited culture, the institution strives to accomplish the charge of its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). The Graphic Design program prepares students for a career in design by focus-

ing on conceptual thinking, user experience, and problem-solving tactics, while also developing aesthetic abilities. The program demands individual creativity, teamwork, and adaptability, and will prepare students to enter the job market with practical experience and a professionally reviewed portfolio. Graduates work in app design, motion design, product and packaging design, web and interaction design, advertising, and other related fields. sova.vt.edu

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS SAM FOX SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS ST. LOUIS MO

The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts is a leader in architecture, art, and design education. We advance our fields through innovative research and creative practice, excellence in teaching, a world-class university art museum, and a deep commitment to addressing the social and environmental challenges of our time. We offer 15 unique degree programs, supplemented by several creative research centers and resources, including the Office for Socially Engaged Practice, Island Press, and the D.B. Dowd Modern Graphic History Library, featuring a comprehensive archival collection of periodical illustration. Undergraduates in design may pursue a BFA or a BA as well as second majors and minors in diverse academic fields. Students are free to explore drawing, typography, graphic design, illustration, book arts, and interaction design (and everywhere in between). The MFA in Illustration & Visual Culture (MFA-IVC) program combines studio practice in illustration and writing with the study of visual and material culture. With a focus on illustrator authorship, this twoyear, fully residential program is made for illustrators, comic artists, and designers interested in popular visual matter. samfoxschool.wustl.edu/academics/college-of-art

WOODBURY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDIA : CULTURE : DESIGN BURBANK CA

Woodbury University has earned a reputation as a leading creative university thanks in part to its nationally ranked Graphic Design program. The creative offerings of the Woodbury’s Schools of Architecture and Media : Culture : Design are balanced by top notch academic programs in its School of Business and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Woodbury’s location in Southern California and strong connection to the most iconic and innovative companies in the country give students access to an array of career opportunities. A mandatory internship program allows students to gain practical work experience before graduation, and those internships often turn into full-time jobs. Woodbury’s faculty are highly accomplished working professionals and the school’s 10:1 faculty-to-student ratio guarantees unhindered

access to their expertise and insights. Woodbury is recognized as an Hispanic serving institution and has been named a College of Distinction for 7 years running.

woodbury.edu/program/school-of-media-culture-design/ programs/graphic-design

YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART NEW HAVEN CT

This highly selective MFA program accepts up to ten students each year, and up to seven students for a preliminary year program. The degree program focuses on the development of a cohesive, investigative body of work, also known as the student’s thesis. It is conceived as a loose framework within which each student’s visual method is deployed across many diverse projects during his or her two-year course of study. While every thesis project is unique, there are several common features: a focus on methodology, the application of a visual method to studio work, and the organization of the work in a thoughtfully argued written document and catalogue raisonné, also known as the “Thesis Book.” Students applying to the preliminary-year program typically have relevant experience in a field of study outside design and demonstrate evidence of visual acuity.

art.yale.edu/GraphicDesign

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The 60th anniversary showcase stands among our largest ever. More than 325 winning projects and campaigns from talented design firms, agencies, departments and institutions, scaled from more than ten times the entries. Why is package design so vital? Makers, marketers and sellers are challenged as never before to convey the message, tell the story, advance the brand, amplify the experience, make the sale. We celebrate beauty, of course, but more importantly, the power of design to forge an emotional link with the buyer at the moment of truth.

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD + BEVERAGE

Design Firm: AMPHORA Brand Design Client: StarKist Company

Title: StarKist Smart Bowls Creative Director: Diane Konyn

Designer: Michelle Gieger Senior Brand Manager, Innovation: Gretchen Melior

Premedia: OEC Graphics Printer/Producer: Dongwon Industries

Design Firm: Barnett Design Client: Sous Casa Title: Sous Casa Burrito Packaging

Creative Director: Debbie Barnett Sagurton Art Director: Jeff Ramos

Designer: Tara Maratea, Val Haymes Imagery: Lori Anzalone, Russ Avarella

Design Firm: BexBrands Client: Flour + Water Title: Flour + Water Pasta Packaging

Creative Director: Becky Dahl, Jeremy Dahl Designers: Becky Dahl, Jeremy Dahl, Jacqueline Swanson

Design Firm: Big Easy Foods Title: Simple Solutions Shrimp Entrées

Creative Director: Frederick James Werquin Art Director: Frederick James Werquin

Designer: Frederick James Werquin. Photographer: Ron Calamia Food Stylist: Kendall Gensler

Design Firm: BOLTGROUP Client: Chick-fil-A® Menu & Packaging

Title: Chick-fil-A® Consumer Packaging Suite Creative Director: Monty Montague

Art Director: Kurt Rampton Designer: David Bulfin Industrial Designer: Kelly Custer Engineering: Jereme Gilbert Graphic Designer: JoAnn Barnes Director, Menu & Packaging at Chick-fil-A: Jason Begin

Design Firm: Boxer Brand Design Client: McDonald’s Title: McCafé Holiday

Cups VP, Creative Director: Diana Samper Senior Art Director: Ross Knezovich

Art Directors: Megan Luckett, Payton Oakes Senior Production Artist: Meg Meyers

Senior Account Director: Lisa Burgess. Account Supervisor: Brian Torbik

Proofreader: Caitlin McCain

Design Firm: Brandettes Client: Apricot Lane Farms Title: Parfianka Pomegranate

Honey Lemonade Creative Director: Nikola Cline Art Director: Jessica Gurinas

Designer: Hailey Faust Illustrator: Andy Raville Photographer: Alisha Cohen

Printer: Inkspot Label

Design Firm: BrandFire Creative Client: Old Vienna Title: Red Hot Riplets

LB3 Pack Creative Director: Craig Swoboda Designer: Craig Swoboda

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Design Firm: BrandFire Creative Client: Shelf Stable Solutions

Title: Ludicrous Snacks Family Creative Director: Craig Swoboda

Designer: Craig Swoboda

Design Firm: Brandit360 Client: No Sugar Baker Title: Frozen Cookie Dough

Product Packaging. Creative Director: Chantel Beauregard

Art Director: Chantel Beauregard Designer: Chantel Beauregard

Printer/Producer: Belmark

Design Firm: Chase Design Group Client: Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream

Title: Häagen-Dazs City Sweets Packaging Creative Director: Paula Hansanugrum

Art Director: Jon Arriaza Designers: Beverly Hartono, Jon Arriaza

Illustration: Jade Purple Brown Production: Mario Soto

Photographer: Sara Remington Account Director: Melinda Turner

Design Firm: Chase Design Group Client: Nestlé Coffee Partners

Title: Starbucks Fall Limited Edition Packaging Creative Director: Nick Leebert

Art Directors: Jennessa Davis, Beverly Hartono Designers: Beverly Hartono, Jessica Lauw, Megan Hansen, Faustina Nathania Contributors: Shakeh Gyurjyan, Joanna Kawai, Paulo Vieira, Mario Soto, Jenny Loui

Design Firm: Chase Design Group Client: Nestlé USA Title: Nestlé Drumstick Packaging Creative Director: Nick Leebert Art Director: Jon Arriaza

Designers: Beverly Hartano, Pauline Quintana, Ryan Doro, Jodi Chan, Annie Li

Illustrator: Megan Hansen Photographer: Sara Remington

Production Team: Shakeh Gyurjyan, Jenny Loui

Design Firm: Christiansen Creative Client: Sap Thieves and Associates

Title: Sap Thieves Pure Maple Syrup Label Design

Creative Director: Tricia Christiansen Designer: Sara Erlandson

Design Firm: CSB Cornerstone Strategic Branding Client: BlueTriton Brands

Title: Saratoga Spring Water Gift Packaging Creative Director: Jerry Corcoran

Design Director: Adam Garber Group Account Director: Lisa Becker

Senior Production Director: Carlos Pasco

Design Firm: CSB Cornerstone Strategic Branding Client: Gorton’s Seafood

Title: Gorton’s Everyday Gourmet Brand Identity Creative Director: Jerry Corcoran

Senior Designer: Jenny Slife Group Account Director: Lisa Becker

Production Director: Moti Perpinal

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Design Firm: Dark Horse Design Client: Tofutti Brands Title: 40th Anniversary

Rebrand of Product Line Creative Director: Ronald Carlucci

Art Director: Christine Rusin Designer: Ronald Carlucci

Design Firm: Daymon Design Client: AWG Title: Best Choice Kettle Chips

Creative Director: Steve Cox Designer: Daymon Design

Photographer: Sean Kosednar

Design Firm: Daymon Design Client: AWG Title: Clearly by Best Choice

Creative Director: Steve Cox Designer: Daymon Design

Photographer: Sean Kosednar

Design Firm: Daymon Design Client: Brookshire’s Title: Brookshire’s Guacamole Cups Creative Director: Steve Cox

Contributors: Category Management and Marketing Teams

Design Firm: Daymon Design Client: Dollar General

Title: Clover Valley Frozen Seafood Creative Director: Steve Cox

Senior Director of Private Brands: Jamey Kindrick

Design Firm: Daymon Design Client: Rouses Markets

Title: Cooking Sprays Packaging Creative Director: Steve Cox

Senior Manager, Brand & Marketing Strategy: Amanda Kennedy

Design Firm: Daymon Design Client: Tops Title: Tops Mustard Packaging

Creative Director: Steve Cox SVP Sales & Marketing: Diane Colgan

Design Firm: Daymon Design Client: Tops Title: Tops Pizza Sauce Packaging

Creative Director: Steve Cox SVP Sales & Marketing: Diane Colgan

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Design Firm: Daymon Design Client: Weis Markets Title: Weis Quality

Pizza Crusts Packaging Creative Director: Steve Cox

Director of Private Brands: John Evans Private Brands Manager: Ali Gregas

Design Firm: Design Resource Center Client: Weinstein Wholesale Meats

Title: Barn to Butcher Brand Creation Creative Director: Seth Coronis

Designer: Michael Gutierrez Production Manager: Jeff Camp

Senior Account Executive: Katie Rotherham

Design Firm: Design Womb Client: Forever Cheese, Mitica Title: Mitica Cheese

Packaging Design Creative Director: Nicole LaFave Designer: Hannah Slagle

Design Firm: east|west marketing group Client: Post Consumer Brands

Title: Post Magic Fruity PEBBLES™ and Nike Creative Directors: Keith Manzella, Jennifer Sall Project Manager: Traci Basile

Brand Lead: Amy Brothers Graphic Project Manager: Kasey Curtis

Design Firm: Eight Moon™ Title: Macamoons: A Sweet Holiday Treat

Creative Director: Megan Junius Art Director: Megan Junius Designer: Emily Wettergren

Design Firm: Ellen Bruss Design Client: Hammond’s Candies

Title: Hammond’s Birthday Collection Creative Director: Ellen Bruss

Art Director: Ken Garcia

Design Firm: Elmwood Client: Mars Wrigley Title: Galaxy Chocolate Limited

Edition Executive Creative Director, Mars: Craig Barnes Design Director: Mark Law

Senior Designer: Sam Povey Designer: Alice Letten Animator: Doug Brown

Visualizers: Otto Gualtier, George Marshall Senior Account Director: Beth Stanford

Account Director: Eleanor Westwood Senior Account Manager: Hana Ticha

Account Manager: Nicole Segal

Design Firm: Equator Design Client: ASR Group Title: C&H Sugar

Creative Director: Aaron Funke Designers: Josh Weigelt, Alicia Gaines

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Design Firm: FORCEpkg Client: Fresh Solutions Network Title: A Cut Above Fresh Potatoes Creative Director: Tom Newmaster Art Director: Brian Harper

Designers: Maranda Bressi, Stephanie Bennett

Design Firm: Freshmade Title: Tru Nut Packaging Refresh

Creative Director: David Edmundson Art Director: Lisa Neal

Designer: Amber Paine Copywriter: Vanessa Doll

Design Firm: Gauger + Associates Title: Thaiwala Original Package

Creative Director: David Gauger Art Director: Lori Murphy

Design Firm: General Mills/Imagine/The Martin Williams Agency

Client: General Mills Title: Wilde Terra Premium Cereal Custom Influencer Box

Creative Director: Martin Williams Team Art Director: Martin Williams Team

Designer: Martin Williams Team Package Designer: Eric Ylvisaker

Initial Concept Designer: Leo Dikarev Project & Communications Manager: Summer Chevalier Printer/Producer: Imagine

Design Firm: Harris Teeter & Daymon Design Title: Harris Teeter Commercial

Bread Creative Director: Steve Cox Designer: Felix Rosales

Marketing Manager: Kim Davis Director of Private Brands: Charles Brame

Design Firm: Harris Teeter & Daymon Design Title: Harris Teeter Pint Ice Cream

Creative Director: Steve Cox Designer: Felix Rosales

Photographer: Autumn Underwood Marketing Manager: Kim Davis

Director of Private Brands: Charles Brame

Design Firm: Harris Teeter & Daymon Design Title: Harris Teeter Traders Breakfast Sandwiches Creative Director: Steve Cox Designer: Felix Rosales

Photographer: Autumn Underwood Marketing Manager: Kim Davis

Director of Private Brands: Charles Brame

Design Firm: Hatch Design Client: Campbell Soup Company Title: Well, Yes!

Package Refresh Creative Director: Nicole Flores Associate Creative Director: Patrick Smith Design Director: Jerimy Lumia Designer: Dany Vo

Production Director: Richard Eriksson

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Design Firm: Hatch Design Client: Popchips - Velocity Snack Brands

Title: Popchips Package Redesign Creative Director: Nicole Flores

Associate Creative Director: Patrick Smith Design Director: Bryan Cleghorn

Design: Kristen McGriff Production Director: Richard Eriksson

Design Firm: Hybrid3 a design studio Client: American Olive Farmer

Title: Flavored Vinegar Trio Designer: Michael Stearns

Illustration: Deeksha Kumar Printer/Producer: Landmark Label Printing

Design Firm: Hybrid3 a design studio Client: American Olive Farmer

Title: Olio Novello Label Designer: Michael Stearns

Illustration: Michael Stearns Printer/Producer: Landmark Label Printing

Design Firm: Interact Brands Client: Hot Pockets Title: Hot Pockets

Package Redesign Creative Director: Fred Hart

Designer: Sean Serafini, Jorge Artega

Design Firm: Invok Brands Client: Ocean’s Title: Ocean’s Package Design

Creative Director: Tim McLaughlin Designer: Carolina Bloomberg

Illustrator: Lulu Dubreuil Production: Tom Masters, Nicole Lipkus

Account Manager: Jenny Lyons

Design Firm: Julie Dernigoghossian Title: OMIEL Honey Packaging Designer: Julie Dernigoghossian Institution: Pratt Institute

Design Firm: Left Right Labs Client: Laila Ali Spice Blends Title: Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T.) Seasoning Blend

Creative Director: Trina Fisher Designer: Trina Fisher Illustrator: Taylor Adkins Printer/Producer: Craftsman Label, Inc.

Design Firm: Little Big Brands (LBB) Title: Chicken of the Sea Rebrand and Package Redesign Chief Creative Officer: John Nunziato

Middle Weight Designer: Renée Ercoli Associate Creative Director: Carlo DiRusso

Senior Account Director: Bill Frohlich Illustrator: Frank Castaldi

Typographer: Jason Vandenberg

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Design Firm: Little Big Brands (LBB) Title: Touchstone Pistachios Package Redesign

Creative Director: Richard Palmer Middle Weight Designer: Emily White

Designer: LBB Design Team Account Director: Katie Lopez

Design Firm: Lowe’s Creative Services Title: Lowe’s SpringFEST Candy Boxes

Creative Director: Jennifer Arnoldt Designer: Lauren Arsena

Creative Manager: Jason Knox VP, Creative & Brand Engagement: Kyle McCarthy SVP, Enterprise Brand & Marketing: Jennifer Wilson

Design Firm: Meaningful Works Client: Nick’s Ice Cream

Title: Nick’s Pint Redesign Creative Director: Stephanie Kuga

Art Director: Taylor Smith Designer: Levina Lasmana Printer/Producer: Stanpac

Design Firm: Michelle Farinella Design Title: Biscotti Gift Box Packaging Series

Creative Director: Michelle Farinella Art Director: Michelle Farinella

Designer: Michelle Farinella Paper: CLASSIC CREST® Papers, Avon Brilliant White, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Mountain View Productions Client: The Driskel Clan Title: Biscottie Packaging Creative Director: Patty Devlin-Driskel Art Director: Patty Devlin-Driskel Designer: Daniel Dapper Printer/Producer: Sticker Mule

Design Firm: Novamex Client: Jarritos Title: Jarritos Futbol 2022 Pack Designer: Giselle Portillo Coordinator: Ariadne Willis

Design Firm: Novamex Client: Jarritos Title: Jarritos Mexican Cola Pack Designer: Perla Perez Coordinator: Ariadne Willis

Design Firm: NuevoStudio Client: Elemental Coffee Title: Sustainable Coffee Packaging System Creative Director: Naoma Serna-Zahn Operations: Pilar Guarddon Pueyo Owner, Siren Media: Alyssa Weathers Murphy

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD + BEVERAGE

Design Firm: One Flight Up Design Client: Hometown Food Company

Title: Pillsbury Frosting Bags Redesign Creative Director: Lynn Schmieder

Designer: Tiffany London Director, Client Services: Susan Ramos

Design Firm: One Flight Up Design Client: Mondeléz International, Inc.

Title: Ritz + Oreo Social Media Promotion Creative Director: Lynn Schmieder

Designer: Keri Davis Director, Client Services: Susan Ramos

Design Firm: Pulp+Wire Client: Curio Spice Company Title: Spice Jars, Tins, and Bottles Packaging Suite Creative Director: Taja Dockendorf

Art Director: Liz Lovasco Designer: Anna Taylor Production Design Director: Rachel Adams

Design Firm: Pulp+Wire Client: Made With Local Title: Real Food Bars Packaging

Creative Director: Taja Dockendorf Art Director: Anna Taylor

Designer: Betsy Cathcart Account Manager: Lindsey Mandel

Design Firm: Pulp+Wire Client: Secret Island Salmon Title: Salmon Pouch Packaging and Shipper Box Design Creative Director: Taja Dockendorf

Art Director: Sara Rosario Designer: Rachel Adams

Account Manager: Lindsey Mandel

Design Firm: Pulp+Wire Client: YES BAR Title: Snack Bar Packaging

Creative Director: Taja Dockendorf Art Director: Sara Rosario

Designer: Anna Taylor Production Design Director: Rachel Adams

Design Firm: QNY Creative Client: Sperlari Title: Sperlari U.S. Packaging

Redesign Creative Director: Ezio Burani Art Director: Samantha Clemente

Designer: Marija Schmitt 3D Models: Ilya Volgin

Project Manager: Marijke Thielen

Design Firm: Raven Mo Design Client: Underwood Deviled Ham

Title: Underwood Deviled Ham Package Redesign Designer: Raven Mo

Paper: BELLA® Label Papers, Natural Laid, learn more at neenahpaper.com

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Design Firm: Roland Foods, LLC Title: Balsamic Glaze Collection

Creative Director: Eling Lee Designer: Eling Lee

Design Firm: Roland Foods, LLC Title: Chipotle Pepper & Paste

Creative Director: Eling Lee Designer: Julie Dernigoghossian

Design Firm: Roland Foods, LLC Title: Lychees In Heavy Syrup

Creative Director: Eling Lee Designer: Eling Lee Illustrator: Bex Morley

Illustration Management: Brenda Manley Designs

Design Firm: Roland Foods, LLC Title: Shellfish Collection

Creative Director: Eling Lee Designer: Julie Dernigoghossian

Design Firm: RSM Design Title: 25 Years & S’more Adventures

Creative Director: Suzanne Schwartz Art Director: Suzanne Schwartz

Printer/Producer: MOO Inc.

Design Firm: SCI Stanley Church Inc. Client: Stan’s Seasonings

Title: Stan’s Seasonings Package Design Creative Director: Stan Church

Art Director: Stan Church Designer: Stan Church Illustrator, Final Art: Frank Castaldi Illustrator, Original Sketches: Niki Giokas

Design Firm: SCI Stanley Church Inc. Client: Wegmans

Title: Wegmans Tonic Water Creative Directors: Stan Church, John Bruno

Designer: Madeline Simon Illustrator, Final Art: Frank Castaldi

Design Firm: Signal Theory Client: Sonic Drive-In Title: Sonic Winter Packaging

Creative Directors: Joe Wilper, Micah Barta

Senior Art Director: Mary Crawford

Art Director: Halie Branson Designers: Halie Branson, Chloe Cloud, Eric Liles

Copywriter: Paige Stortz Photographer: Brian Yates Content Creator: Matthew Ogufu Producer: Mari Bligh Creative Services Director: Beth Wheeler

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD + BEVERAGE

Design Firm: SmashBrand Client: Rio Grande Organics Title: Rio Grande

Organic Pecans Creative Director: Monika Cascone Designer: Ben Negrete

Design Firm: Smith Design Client: B&G Foods Title: Green Giant Restaurant

Style Packaging

Creative Director: Glenn Hagen Art Director: Melissa Mullin

Sadowski Designer: Mike Doyle Photography: Ken Kiger

Food Stylist: Grace Peluso Account Director: Jaime Gold

Design Firm: Smith Design Client: Hormel Title: Planters Seasonal Packaging

Creative Director: Glenn Hagen Art Director: Jenna Smith

Designer: Miles Hoffman Account Director: Dave Bolton

Design Firm: Smurfit Kappa Brazil Client: Pães Milani - Lider Mindas

Title: Sliced Bread Solution For Milani Product Development Technician at Smurfit Kappa Brazil: Ezio Horato Package Development Supervisor at Smurfit Kappa Brazil: Luciano Oliveira Project and Marketing Manager at Pães Milani: Carlos Teixeira

Design Firm: Smurfit Kappa Colombia Client: Tres Lomas Title: Lemons Box

Redesign To Replace Paper w/White Ink Creative Director: Smurfit Kappa Colombia

Art Director: Smurfit Kappa Colombia Designer: Jorge Agudelo

Printer/Producer: Smurfit Kappa Colombia

Design Firm: Spark Client: Smithfield Title: Bacon Packaging

Creative Director: Craig Tollenaar. Designer: Eric Timm

Photography: Chris Kessler Food Styling: Stef Endres

Design Firm: Spark Client: Sokol & Co. Title: Sunkist Salad Dressings

Creative Director: Craig Tollenaar Art Director: Zeynep Tangun-Kaplan

Designer: Amy Story Photography: Chris Kessler Food Styling: Stef Endres

Design Firm: Spread’Em Kitchen Title: Cashew Creamy Dips

Creative Director: Mellisa Mills Art Director: Kristine Kalva Designer: Kristine Kalva Printer/Producer: Glenmore Custom Printing + Packaging

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Design Firm: Stacy Karzen LLC Client: Amylu Foods Title: Chicken Meatballs by Amylu Art Director: Stacy Karzen Designer: Stacy Karzen Marketing Director: Ashlee Leo Photography: Hone Studio & Stephen Hamilton Photography

Design Firm: Stephen Gould/Pittsburgh Design Center Client: Tatsu Tea

Title: Matcha Energy Drink Cans Creative Director: Kathleen Brunetto

Conceptual Development: Kathleen Brunetto, Arak Ferraz, Julia Sullivan

Account Representative: Bill Thanel

Design Firm: Studio Eighty Seven, LLC Client: We Are Raising The Bar

Title: Subscription Box Design Creative Director: Natalie J. Leroux

Founder: Abbie Romanul

Design Firm: The Creative Pack LLC Client: FoodStory Brands LLC

Title: Fresh Cravings Hummus. Creative Director: Danielle Kidney

Designer: Heather Storie, Paola Ip

Design Firm: The Creative Pack LLC Client: Gopuff Title: Basically Range Creative Director: Danielle Kidney Designers: Paola Ip, Heather Storie, Emma Tung, Casey Chui, Joshua Manalang Brand Identity: Little Fury

Head of Brand Design: Jessica Lauria Head of Brand Marketing: Jessica Glendenning GM Private Label: Bri Waldoch

Design Firm: The Creative Pack LLC Client: Calavo Growers

Title: Calavo Guacamole Tubs. Creative Director: Danielle Kidney

Designer: Heather Storie

Design Firm: The Steve Williams Design Office Client: Geeze Louise

Title: Geeze Louise Sangrita Packaging Creative Director: Steve Williams

Art Director: Steve Williams Designer: Steve Williams

Entry Photo: Kayla Freitag, kjoyc.com

Printer/Producer: Lightning Labels

Design Firm: WFM, Inc. Client: Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats

Title: Seltzer’s Smokehouse Snackers Creative Director: Matt Kennedy

Art Director: Rebecca Doran Designer: Mike Amole Photographer: Art Clagett

Food Stylist: Amy Wardle

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | WINE, BEER, LIQUOR + SPIRITS

Design Firm: 4Parts Design Client: Breathless Wines

Title: Breathless Sparkling Brut Packaging. Creative Director: Haley McAfee

Art Director: Haylee McAfee Designer: Haylee McAfee

Design Firm: 4Parts Design Client: Give Back Wine Group

Title: Theoleo Label Design Creative Director: Haley McAfee

Art Director: Haylee McAfee Designer: Haylee McAfee

Design Firm: Affinity Creative Group. Client: Bell Wine Cellars

Title: The Scoundrel Wine Packaging Redesign Designer: Affinity Creative Group

Photography: Affinity Creative Group

Design Firm: Affinity Creative Group Client: Towle Wine Company

Title: Laurel & Bay Wine Packaging Designer: Affinity Creative Group

Photography: Affinity Creative Group

Design Firm: Andon Guenther Design, LLC Client: Splash Beverage Group, Inc.

Title: Copa Di Vino Cartons and Rebrand Creative Director: C. Andon Guenther

Art Director: C. Andon Guenther Designer: C. Andon Guenther

Account Manager: Ian Macdonald Brand Strategist: Rosa B. Willems

Design Firm: Avid Creative Title: Lazy Bear Time Wine Label Designer: Ashley Anastasia Howell Paper: Neenah Paper EXACT® Index Vellum Bristol Cardstock, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Avid Creative Title: The Hiding Duck Wine Labels

Designer: Ashley Anastasia Howell Paper: CLASSIC CREST® Papers, Recycled 100 Natural White, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Blackberry Farm Client: Blackberry Farm Brewery

Title: Lemon Groove IPA Art Director: Greer Miceli Designer: Greer Miceli

Photographer: Sarah Rau

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | WINE, BEER, LIQUOR + SPIRITS

Design Firm: CF Napa Brand Design Client: Bird Creek Distillery

Title: Bird Creek Distillery Package Design Designer: CF Napa Brand Design

Design Firm: CF Napa Brand Design Client: Clos du Val Title: 50th Anniversary Sparkling Blanc de Noirs Package Design Designer: CF Napa Brand Design

Design Firm: CF Napa Brand Design Client: Fiadh Ruadh Title: Fiadh Ruadh Logo and Package Design Designer: CF Napa Brand Design

Design Firm: CF Napa Brand Design Client: Hillside Winery Title: Hillside Label Designs Designer: CF Napa Brand Design

Design Firm: CF Napa Brand Design Client: Scout & Cellar

Title: Scout Wild Package Design Designer: CF Napa Brand Design

Design Firm: CF Napa Brand Design Client: Solenopsis Distilling

Title: Local Anesthetic Package Design Designer: CF Napa Brand Design

Design Firm: CF Napa Brand Design Client: Solenopsis Distilling

Title: Texas Outdoor Revenuers Package Design Designer: CF Napa Brand Design

Design Firm: CF Napa Brand Design Client: Unifying Spirits

Title: Boba POPS Package Design Designer: CF Napa Brand Design

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | WINE, BEER, LIQUOR + SPIRITS

Design Firm: Chad Michael Studio Client: Devil’s Botany

Title: Devil’s Botany Mettlesome Libations Designer: Chad Makerson Michael

Photographer: Red Productions

Design Firm: Chad Michael Studio Client: Distillerie du St. Laurent

Title: St. Laurent Serie Exploration Designer: Chad Makerson Michael

Photographer: Red Productions

Design Firm: Chase Design Group Client: Black Chalk Title: Black Chalk Still Wine Packaging Creative Director: Pete Hawkins Art Director: Saranna Drury Designer: Jordan Cox Production Manager: Simon Ward

Design Firm: COHO Creative Client: Age International Title: Blanton’s 2022 Limited Edition Founder/Chief Creative Officer: Jon Shapiro

Design Firm: COHO Creative Client: Wolf Spirit Distillery Title: Puncher’s Chance - The Undisputed Founder/Chief Creative Officer: Jon Shapiro Design Director: Monica Campbell. Senior Designer-Rendering Development: Kevin Bova Proprietor, Wolf Spirit Distillery: Umberto Luchini

Design Firm: Diversionary Tactic Client: Appellation Trading Company

Title: NUXY 2020 Impulse Cab Label Creative Director: Tre Stange

Art Director: Tre Stange Designer: Tre Stange CMO of Appellation Trading Company: David Zurowski Printer/Producer: Blue Label Packaging Co.

Design Firm: Doubleknot Creative Client: Ackley Beverage Group

Title: Borealis Wine Label and Packaging Creative Director: Jim Craig

Art Director: Aaron Grable Account Executive: Eloise O’Loane Brand Strategy & Copywriting: Xak Mendel Printer/Producer: MCC Label Napa

Paper: ESTATE LABEL® Papers No. 8, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Elmwood Client: Heineken Title: Old Mout Cider Chief Provocation Officer: Greg Taylor Design Director: Tim Wood Creative Director: Kyle Whybrow

Account Director: Amy Elliot Account Manager: Hannah Griffiths Senior Designer: Paolo Oraziertti Senior Designer: Stacy Agius Illustrator: Kim Sielbeck

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | WINE, BEER, LIQUOR + SPIRITS

Design Firm: Equator Design Client: Molson Coors Title: Coors Banquet

Creative Director: Aaron Funke Designers: Alysha Balog, Eric Warning

Design Firm: Erik Borreson Design Client: Sunset Ciders Title: Sunset Ciders Honey Cider. Creative Director: Erik Borreson Designer: Erik Borreson

Paper: ESTATE LABEL® Papers No. 6, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: FORCEpkg Client: Mox Nix Investment Club Title: Mox Nix

Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey Creative Director: Tom Newmaster

Art Director: Brian Harper Designer: Lisa DeAngelo

Design Firm: Gatto Rivera Branding Client: Cline Family Cellars

Title: Ancient Vines Package Design Creative Directors: Antonio Rivera, Tim Gatto Art Director: Antonio Rivera Designer: Antonio Rivera Photographer: George E. Baker Jr. Printer/Producer: Monvera Glass

Design Firm: Gatto Rivera Branding Client: Lofty Pinot Noir Title: Lofty Wine Label Design Creative Directors: Antonio Rivera, Tim Gatto Art Director:

Gatto Rivera Designer: Tim Gatto Illustrator: Tim Gatto Photographer: George E. Baker Jr. Printer/Producer: Fortis Solutions Group Napa

Design Firm: HOOK Client: Cathead Distillery

Title: Bristow Gin Package Design Creative Director: Brady Waggoner

Art Director: Trish Ward Designer: Trish Ward

Design Firm: Inland Packaging Client: Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Title: Firestone Walker Parabola Label Printer/Producer: Inland Packaging Paper: BELLA® Label Papers, White, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Interact Brands Client: Widmer Brothers Brewery

Title: Widmer Brothers Hefe Package Design

Creative Director: Cyrus Blais Designers: Jorge Artega, Sean Serafini

Printer/Producer: Ball & Westrock & Ardagh Group

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | WINE, BEER, LIQUOR + SPIRITS

Design Firm: JOE CHAUNCEY Client: Dossier Wine Collective

Title: Wine Labels and Packaging

Design Firm: Kick Client: Bauhaus Brew Labs Title: 2022 Breezebox Packaging

Creative Director: Stefan Hartung

Design Firm: RAS Communications Client: Pollyanna Brewing Company

Title: Dragon Fruit Allure Label Creative Director: Russell A Schultz

Art Director: Russell A Schultz Designer: Russell A Schultz

Design Firm: Sara Nelson Design Client: Capital Call Wine Group

Title: Windhorse Reserve Pinot Noir Creative Director: Sara Nelson

Art Director: Sara Nelson Designer: Sara Nelson. Illustrator: Herb Leonhard

Printer/Producer: Columbia Label Paper: CLASSIC CREST® Papers, Avon Brilliant White, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Sara Nelson Design Client: Lacewing Cellars Title: Scruffy Head White

Creative Director: Sara Nelson Art Director: Sara Nelson Designer: Sara Nelson Photographer: Elizabeth Law Printer/Producer: Columbia Label Paper: CLASSIC CREST® Papers, Solar White, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: SOVRN Client: Headframe Spirits Title: Anselmo Gin

Creative Director: Philip McClain Art Director: Philip McClain Designer: Philip McClain CGI Visuals: Amit Chippa

Design Firm: SOVRN Client: Headframe Spirits Title: Kelley American Single Malt Whiskey Creative Director: Philip McClain Art Director: Philip McClain Designer: Philip McClain CGI Visuals: Amit Chippa

Design Firm: ST8MNT Client: Glades Rum Co. Title: Otherland Society Wilde Hare Rum Creative Directors: Parker Foote, Joshua Sage Newman, Bethany Newman Art Director: Parker Foote Designer: Parker Foote

Brand Strategist: Scott Cameron Production Management: Megan Hazeltine

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | WINE, BEER, LIQUOR + SPIRITS

Design Firm: Starr Hill Brewery

Title: Starr Hill Brewery All Access Line Up 2022 Designer: BJ Swing

Design Firm: Starr Hill Brewery

Title: Starr Hill Brewery Festive Cheers Pack 2022 Designer: BJ Swing

Design Firm: Stranger & Stranger Client: Astraea LLC

Title: Astraea Gin Labels and Packaging

Design Firm: Thrasher Photo & Design Client: Soldier of the Sea Distillery

Title: Sea Duty Label Design Creative Director: Beth Hall Thrasher

Designer: Beth Hall Thrasher Illustrator: Frances Louise Thrasher

Printer/Producer: Print 360

Design Firm: TRYBE Creative Client: Carol Shelton Wines Title: Wild Thing Series

Creative Director: Wendy White Designer: Wendy White

Photographer: Michael Dare Printer/Producer: Bergin Screen Printing & Etching

Design Firm: TRYBE Creative Client: Rendez-Vous Winery

Title: Sparkling Rosé Can Creative Director: Wendy White

Designer: Wendy White Printer/Producer: Multi-Color Wine & Spirits

Design Firm: TRYBE Creative Client: WINESHOP AT HOME Title: ABOVE Series

Creative Director: Wendy White Designer: Wendy White Photographer: Sonoma Bottle Printer/Producer: Multi-Color Wine & Spirits Paper: CLASSIC CREST® Papers, Solar White Super Smooth, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: TRYBE Creative Client: WINESHOP AT HOME Title: Infinite

Wisdom Creative Director: Wendy White Designer: Wendy White

Photographer: Sonoma Bottle. Printer/Producer: Multi-Color Wine & Spirits Paper: ESTATE LABEL® Papers No. 8, learn more at neenahpaper.com

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | WINE, BEER, LIQUOR + SPIRITS

Design Firm: TRYBE Creative Client: WINESHOP AT HOME Title: Wine Club

Box Creative Director: Wendy White Designer: Wendy White

Photographer: Michael Dare Printer/Producer: Cogent Supplies & Solutions

Design Firm: Watermark Design Client: ElVelo Tequila

Title: ElVelo Tequila Rebrand Creative Director: Darcey Lacy

Designer: Seth McDuffie

Design Firm: Watkins Systems Client: Lucky 19 Brewing Company

Title: Lucky 19 Beer Cans Creative Director: W. Anthony Watkins

Designer: W. Anthony Watkins

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | BEAUTY + PERSONAL CARE

Design Firm: AARP Publications Client: Sisters from AARP Title: Luxe & Luminous Collection, Fall 2022 Art Director: Dian Holton Illustrator: Hadiya Williams

Editor-in-Chief of Sisters from AARP: Claire McIntosh

Design Firm: AARP Publications Client: Sisters from AARP Title: Luxe & Luminous Collection, Spring 2023 Art Director: Dian Holton Illustrator: Hadiya Williams

Editor-in-Chief of Sisters from AARP: Claire McIntosh

Design Firm: Bartlett Brands Client: Exponent Beauty Title: Exponent Beauty Package Design Creative Director: Rebecca Bartlett Photography & Video: Violet Tinder, Eva Zar Packaging Engineer: Tomorrow Labs Paper: NEENAH® Folding Board 100 PC White Vellum, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Beardwood&Co. LLC Client: SCJ Lifestyle Brands

Title: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Creative Director: Erin Buchanan Designer: Lucinda Huijer Designer, Locket Design: Bart Ruijpers Global Band Design Innovation Manager: Shabistan Sheerin VP Global Innovation, SCJ: Daniel Saper

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | BEAUTY + PERSONAL CARE

Design Firm: Beardwood&Co. LLC Client: SoF Title: SoF Body Care Rebrand

Creative Director: Erin Buchanan Art Director: Majel Peters

Designer: Charlotte Tanadi BEARDWOOD TEAM - Head of Strategy: Courtney

Berkery Associate Director Strategy: Taryn Tavella Head of Accounts:

Stephanie Primus Associate Account Director: Tayer Spellis

Illustration: Matt Curtius, Gina Triplett SoF TEAM - VP, Product Development:

Victoria Neilson Co-CEO: Katherine Jarnigo Co-CEO: Molly Volmer

Marketing Manager: Jenny Gaskins Designer: Tori Hemsath

Photographer: Cassandra Lee

Design Firm: Chase Design Group Client: Colgate-Palmolive Title: Irish Spring Packaging Creative Director: Steve Dunphy Art Director: Mallory Parsons

Designers: Hayley Hackett, Kazuma Omura Production: Rob Taylor

Senior Account Manager: Nikola Puric

Design Firm: Erno Laszlo Inc. and Free the Birds Client: Erno Laszlo

Title: Extra Dry Collection ERNO LASZLO - Executive Creative Director: Marla Stough Art Director: Julia Bialko FREE THE BIRDS - Creative Director: Nick Vaus Art Director: Sachin Kavia Account Directors: Dom White, Emily Mills

Printer/Producer: Oliver Inc. Packaging Printer Paper: NEENAH® Folding Board 100 PC White, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Erno Laszlo Inc. and Free the Birds Client: Erno Laszlo

Title: Multi-Task Full Circle Eye Serum Mask ERNO LASLO - Executive Creative Director: Marla Stough Art Director: Julia Bialko FREE THE BIRDS -

Creative Director: Nick Vaus Art Director: Sachin Kavia Account Director: Dom White, Emily Mills Printer/Producer: Oliver Inc. Packaging Printer

Paper: NEENAH® Folding Board 100 PC White, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Gary Wong Designs Client: Beauty Partners LLC

Title: Arches & Halos Costco Blister Packaging Designer: Gary Wong

Design Firm: Invok Brands Client: RoC Skincare Title: RoC Derm Correxion

Creative Directors: Devon Luxmore, Pam Shear Designers: Lucy Jiyeon Son, Devon Luxmore Account Manager: Lauren McGee Strategist: Pam Shear

Design Firm: Kudos Design Collaboratory Client: Emina Cosmetics

Title: Glossy Stain Package Design Creative Director: Carla Stephano

Art Director: Lisa Nolwenn Designer: Nadya Nisa

Design Firm: Kudos Design Collaboratory Client: Make Over Indonesia

Title: Make Over Euphoria Package Design Creative Director: Mellisa Fiona Hoego Art Director: Ilham Muhammad Designer: Abi Ismoyo

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | BEAUTY + PERSONAL CARE

Design Firm: Rogers Media/TSC Creative Client: TSC - Today’s Shopping Choice

Title: Beauty Advent Calendar 2022 Creative Director: Helena Yoon Art Director: Elaine Gao Designer: Samia Akhtar Photographer: Lindsay Ramolla Associate Buyer: Teresa Tucci Printer/Producer: Gunther Mele Packaging

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | HEALTH + WELLNESS

Design Firm: Andon Guenther Design, LLC Client: Dymatize Enterprises, LLC

Title: Dymatize EliteWhey RTD TetraPaks Creative Director: C. Andon Guenther

Art Director: C. Andon Guenther Designer: C. Andon Guenther

Account Manager: Ian Macdonald Brand Strategist: Rosa B. Willems

Design Firm: Design Womb Title: Upspring Health Supplement

Packaging Design Creative Director: Nicole LaFave Designer: Nicole LaFave

Copywriting & Brand Voice: Zach Golden

Design Firm: SmashBrand Client: Tailwind Nutrition

Title: Tailwind Active Hydration Drink Mix. Creative Director: Matthew Beverly

Design Firm: TreacyDesign/TFX Client: World Health Products/GAT Sport

Title: GAT Wellness Magnesium Complex 240ct Creative Director: Joe Treacy

Art Director: Joe Treacy Designer: Joe Treacy

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | HEALTH + WELLNESS

Design Firm: Wonderbelly Title: Wonderbelly Antacid Packaging

Creative Director: Lucas Kraft Art Director: Lucas Kraft

Designer: Emily DiGrazio, Indiegogh Creative

Contributing Designers: Jessica Paige Dawson, Eileen Chiang, Jacob Palmborg

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FASHION + CLOTHING

Design Firm: andKuo Client: Katsuno Japan

Title: Katsuno Embroidery Starter Kit Designers: Sherry Kuo, Hsin-Hui Kuo

Design Firm: Rocky, Rocky Brands, Inc. Title: Rocky Fire Code Packaging Line

Designer: Ches Hensley Photographer: Stephanie Knight

Design Firm: Signal Theory Title: Comfort & Joy Holiday Mailer

Creative Director: Jon Kowing Art Director: Micah Barta

Designer: Jenna Bolend Associate Creative Director: Whitney Horn

Copywriter: Mitch Howard Creative Services Director: Beth Wheeler

Printer/Producer: Xpress Signs & Graphics, Sockrates

Design Firm: SmashBrand Client: Super-Sparkly Safety Stuff, LLC

Title: BlingSting Personal Safety Accessories for Women

Creative Director: Monika Cascone

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FASHION + CLOTHING

Design Firm: Smurfit Kappa Colombia Client: Pacific SAS/Guadalupe

Title: Guadalupe eCommerce and Instore Boxes Creative Director: Smurfit Kappa

Colombia Art Director: Smurfit Kappa Colombia Designers: Daniela Triana, Valentina Aldana Printer/Producer: Smurfit Kappa Colombia

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | COMPUTERS, ELECTRONICS + TECH

Design Firm: Dell Technologies, Experience Innovation Group

Title: Dell Sustainable Modernized Packaging

Design Firm: Eyesafe Title: Eyesafe Blue Light Screen Filters Packaging

Creative Director: Kari Finkler Designer: Kari Finkler

Printer/Producer: RR Donnelley

Design Firm: RRD Packaging Solutions Client: Wired Productions Ltd.

Title: Black Label #01 Victor Vran Collectors Set Printer/Producer: RRD

Packaging Solutions Paper: NEENAH® Folding Board, Deep Black, Matte Double (Sleeve), learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Zotac Technology Limited Client: ZOTAC GAMING

Title: GeForce RTX 40 Series AMP Extreme AIRO White Edition

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | HOME, GARDEN + INDUSTRIAL

Design Firm: Barenbrug USA Title: TurfMend Bag

Creative Director: Gage Reeves Art Director: Gage Reeves

Designer: Gage Reeves

Design Firm: Behr Color+Creative Client: Behr Paint Company

Title: BEHR PREMIUM™ Chalk Decorative Paint Design Director: Marianne Hales Designer: Leah Gilchrist Production Designer: Jason Garrison

3D Designer: Rose Castaneda

Design Firm: Behr Color+Creative Client: Behr Paint Company

Title: BEHR DYNASTY® Interior Paint Design Director: Marianne Hales

Designer: Leah Gilchrist Production Designer: Victor Archer

Photographers: Reshni Aryamane, Rudy Rodriguez

3D Designers: Rose Castaneda, Doug Milsom

Design Firm: Behr Color+Creative Client: Behr Paint Company

Title: BEHR PREMIUM™ Spray Paint Design Director: Marianne Hales

Designer: Leah Gilchrist Production Designer: Jason Garrison 3D Designers: Doug Milsom, Steven Alcala, Rose Castaneda, Adrian Covarrubias

Design Firm: Design Resource Center Client: VCM Products, LLC

Title: Grandpa Gus Brand Redesign Creative Director: Seth Coronis

Designer: Selena Bonfilio Production Manager: Jeff Camp Account Manager: Anamarie Fortuna Illustration: John Worthen, Elise Marquardt

Design Firm: FORCEpkg Client: Stoner Car Care Title: Trim Shine

Ceramic Restorer Creative Director: Tom Newmaster Art Director: Brian Harper

Designer: Jinger Guigley

Design Firm: Grant Design Collaborative Client: Plural Studios Title: Earth Day Promotion Creative Directors: Bill Grant, Matt DeFrain, Elizabeth Seidle, Kurt Seidle Art Directors: Bill Grant, Matt DeFrain, Elizabeth Seidle, Kurt Seidle Designers: Bill Grant, Matt DeFrain, Elizabeth Seidle, Kurt Seidle Paper/Substrate: ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers by Neenah, Lift-Off Lemon™, Galaxy Gold™, Martian Green™, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Pulp+Wire Client: Therapy Clean Title: Cleaners, Polishes and Soaps Design Creative Director: Taja Dockendorf

Art Director: Liz Lovasco Account Manager: Lindsey Mandel

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | HOME, GARDEN + INDUSTRIAL

Design Firm: Spectrum Brands - Global Pet Care and Home & Garden

Title: Spectracide One Shot™ Weed & Grass Killer Designer: Spectrum Brands Creative Team

Design Firm: The Metal Ware Corporation Client: Chard Products

Title: Packaging Rebrand and Redesign Creative Director: Jodi Ott-Schwalbe

Art Director: Steve Emond Designer: Steve Emond

Design Firm: Waltz Creative Client: Syngenta Vegetable Seeds US

Title: IDEAL Melons Product and Shipping Boxes Creative Director: Cheryl

Lovejoy Art Director: Kamryn Cordova Designer: Kaysea Johnson

Account Manager: Nicole Arduini Client Services Director: Heidi Ash

Design Firm: Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Client: Lowes

Title: Greenwood Faucet Creative Directors: Caitlin Quigley, Mary Pat Kwit Designer: Brittney Manninen Copywriter: Nancy Falk

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | TOYS, GAMES + SPORTS

Design Firm: DreamWorks Graphic Communications Client: The Pokemon Company International Title: VMAX Dragons Premium Collection Packaging Box Paper: NEENAH® Folding Board, Deep Black Vellum, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: fisher-price Title: Little People Collector Packaging (Dia De Muertos, Go Bills, Avatar, & Christmas Vacation) Designers: Chelsea Turton, Terry Ameno, Nick Langswagner, Randy Edington, Algae Fung Illustrators: Ken Townsend, Dario Brizuela, Mona Daly Copywriter: Patty Hall Package Engineers: Michelle Conwell, Ben Brooks, Tomy Leung Package & Structure Managers: Janeen Mears, Steve Ebert Director of Packaging: Lisa Allard VP Brand Creative: Erik Jobson

Design Firm: fisher-price Title: Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Packaging Designers: Terry Ameno, Lara Lu Illustrator: Peter Bull

Copywriter: Pam Mogensen Package Engineers: Shannon Lyon, Eva Lu

Package & Structure Managers: Randy Edington, Steve Ebert Director of Packaging: Lisa Allard VP Brand Creative: Erik Jobson

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: Barbie® @BarbieStyle Studio Lead Package Designer: Vicky Gevorkyan Graphic Designer: Jimmy Lam Key Lead Copywriter: Eleanor Oliver Senior Package Engineer: Kambiz Betaharon Package Engineer: Joe Lee Project Manager: Patty Serafin Manager Graphic Design: Lisa Lau Senior Manager Graphic Design: Karen Mak Director Package Design: Suzanna Lakatos

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | TOYS, GAMES + SPORTS

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: Barbie® 12 Days of Christmas Doll and Accessories

Lead Package Designer: Vicky Gevorkyan Graphic Designer: Kenny Chung

Key Lead Copywriter: Eleanor Oliver Senior Package Engineer: Kambiz Betaharon Package Engineer: Antares Fung Project Manager: Patty Serafin

Manager Graphic Design: Lisa Lau Senior Manager Graphic Design: Karen Mak Director: Suzanna Lakatos

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: Barbie® Bee Mark Ryden™ X Barbie® Doll

Lead Package Designer: Charis Ceniseroz Graphic Designer: Kenny Chung

Illustrator: Mark Ryden Lead Copywriter: Tamika Cosen Senior Package

Engineers: Antares Fung, Olga Tesler, Kambiz Betaharon Project Manager: Patty Serafin Manager Graphic Design: Lisa Lau Senior Manager Graphic Design: Karen Mak. Director Package Design: Suzanna Lakatos

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: Barbie® EXTRA Deluxe Doll Refresh

Lead Package Designer: Sarah Pata Graphic Designer: Kenny Chung

Key Lead Copywriter: Eleanor Oliver Senior Package Engineer: Autumn Borges

Senior Package Engineer: Alex Luo Manager Packaging Design: Tyler Russell

Director Package Design: Suzanna Lakatos Project Manager: Bianca Serle

Manager Graphic Design: Lisa Lau Senior Manager Graphic Design: Karen Mak

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: Barbie® Queen Elizabeth Staff Package Designer: Sal Valazquez. Graphic Designer: Jimmy Lam Lead Copywriter: Tamika Cosen

Senior Package Engineer: Kambiz Betaharon, Joe Lee Project Manager: Patty Serafin Manager Graphic Design: Lisa Lau Senior Manager Graphic Design: Karen Mak Director Package Design: Suzanna Lakatos

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: Enchantanimals® Baby Best Friends™

Senior Package Designer: Jennifer Cretacci Packaging Designer: Nie Chan

Senior Copywriter: Kevin Callahan Lead Package Engineer: Rebecca Brand

Senior Packaging Engineer: Omey Zhou Staff Project Manager: Patty Serafin

Manager Package Design: Jennifer Yang Associate Manager Graphic Design: Karen Mak Director Package Design: Karen Taylor

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: Frozen Classic Storybook Set Package Designers: Deborah Ava, Nie Chan Copywriter: Amanda Egan Package Engineers: Charles Jordan, Sandy Zhong Project Manager: Patty Serafin Manager Package Design: Karen Taylor Senior Manager Graphic Design: Karen Mak Director Package Design: Karen Taylor

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: Harry Potter, Gryffindor Advent Calendar

Package Designers: Eric Dahan, Alko Liu Copywriter: Kennedy Beltran

Package Engineers: Jason Reopell, Nicky Chen Project Manager: Patty Serafin

Manager Package Design: Karen Taylor Senior Manager Graphic Design: Karen Mak Director Package Design: Karen Taylor

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: Laverne Cox Barbie® Tribute Collection™ Doll Lead Package Designer: Diana Leto Graphic Designer: Jimmy Lam

Illustrator: Carlyle Nuera Lead Copywriter: Tamika Cosen Senior Package Engineer: Kambiz Betaharon Package Engineer: Joe Lee Project Manager: Patty Serafin Manager Graphic Design: Lisa Lau Senior Manager Graphic Design: Karen Mak Director Package Design: Suzanna Lakatos

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | TOYS, GAMES + SPORTS

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: Lunar New Year™ Barbie® Senior Package

Designer: Laydiana Chiv Graphic Designer: Kenny Chung Illustrator: Laydiana Chiv

Lead Copywriter: Tamika Cosen Senior Package Engineer: Kambiz Betaharon

Package Engineer: Antares Fung Staff Project Manager: Patty Serafin

Manager Package Design: Tyler Russell Manager Graphic Design: Lisa Lau

Senior Manager Graphic Design: Karen Mak Director

Package Design: Suzanna Lakatos

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: Monster High Skullector Dracula Lead Package

Designer: Charis Ceniseroz Graphic Designer: Jimmy Lam Illustrator: Jeff Mangiat

Lead Copywriter: Tamika Cosen Senior Package Engineers: Olga Tesler,

Antares Fung Project Manager: Bianca Serle. Manager Graphic Design: Lisa Lau Senior Manager Graphic Design: Karen Mak

Director Package Design: Suzanna Lakatos

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: SDCC 2022 Hot Wheels® Knight Rider K.I.T.T.

Art Director: Vic Blankenbaker Designers: Vic Blankenbaker, Jason Chan

Illustrator: Orlando Arocena Copywriter: Brooke Baltimore

Engineer: Mark Donham, Kevin Robinson Manager: John Colucci

Director Package Design: Gretchen deCastellane

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Title: UNO® Star Wars™ Technical Schematics

Senior Package Designer: Michelle Compton Senior Copywriter: Jim Lincoln

Senior Package Engineer: Edgar Ayala Project Manager: Alec Schaefer

Sr. Manager Package Design: Eric Josephbek

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Client: Disney and Pixar Title: Disney and Pixar Lightyear Influencer Kit Package Design: Carolin Lin, Max Wu

Editorial: Melissa Karlin Package Engineering: Cole Fenton, Cecilia Poon

Director Package Design: Livia Roustan

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Client: Hot Wheels Title: HW The Batman Batmobile - Collector Edition Creative Director: Gretchen de Castellane

Art Director: Mark Kawakami Designer: Eric Li Copywriter: Erica Soto

Engineers: Dave Magde, Cecilia Poon Manager: Emer Lalor

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Client: Microsoft & Mojang Title: Minecraft Diamond Level Assortment and Comic-Con Steve Figure Package Design: Krizia Carungcong, Liz Tao Editorial: Kevin Callahan Package Engineers: Edgar Ayala, Cindy Ren

Director Package Design: Livia Roustan

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Client: Universal Title: E.T. 40th Anniversary Feature Plush Package Design: Eric Henriquez, Eric Li Editorial: Melissa Karlin

Senior Packaging Engineer: Elizabeth Sweeney Staff Packaging Engineer: River Rodibaugh Package Engineer: Coco Ou Manager: Frank Medrano

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | TOYS, GAMES + SPORTS

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Client: WWE Title: WWE SDCC No Holds Barred

Ultimate Edition Hulk Hogan & Zeus Package Design: George Martinez, Loki Li

Editorial: Robert Rudman Package Engineering: Jacob Snethen, Lawrence Pukhrambam, Deep Wang Manager Package Design: Frank Medrano

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc. Client: WWE Title: WWE Ultimate Edition Attitude

Era Ring Package Design: George Martinez, Tony Cai Editorial: Robert Rudman

Package Engineering: Jacob Snethen, Lawrence Pukhrambam, Cindy Ren

Manager Package Design: Frank Medrano

Design Firm: McHale Design Client: LFR Creative/Sunny Day Entertainment

Title: Cutie Loos Branding and Packaging Creative Director: Martha Caitlin

Designers: Wonyoung Suh, Erika Magallon Creative Principal: Joe Campos

Chief Creative Officer at LFR Creative: Lori Rotter

Design Firm: McHale Design Client: Playmates Toys Title: Miraculous World | Shanghai. Creative Director: Joe Campos Art Director: Hyun Park

Designer: Hyun Park, Jane Lau Vice President: Michele Adamsen

Senior Project Manager: Tamaryn Byrne Project Manager: Marcela Rojas

Design Firm: One Flight Up Design Client: Cra-Z-Art, LLC. Title: Softee Dough Fast Food Fun Creative Director: Lynn Schmieder Designers: Pam Costello, Alfredo Hurtado Product Sculpture: Chris Spliedt

Photography/Retouching: Lynn Lohmeyer

Design Firm: RRD Packaging Solutions Client: The Pokemon Company International Title: Pokemon Arceus VSTAR Ultra-Premium Collection

Printer/Producer: RRD Packaging Solutions

Design Firm: Smurfit Kappa Brazil Client: Art in Piece

Title: Art in Piece Defends the Work of Artists and The Environment

Package Developer at Smurfit Kappa Brazil-Experience Center: Nadia Marques

Co-founder of Art in Piece: Paulo Roberto Cescon Lucio

Render Team: Kayla King, Rebecca Healy, Andrew Gibson

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | BABIES + CHILDREN

Design Firm: Munchkin Client: Bambou

Title: Suction Bowl and Spoon Set Packaging

Creative Director: Diana Barnes Art Director: Diana Barnes

Design Firm: Munchkin Client: HYPO3 Title: Daily Diaper Rash Spray Packaging

Creative Director: Diana Barnes Art Director: Diana Barnes

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | ANIMALS + PETS

Design Firm: BexBrands Title: Hemp Hounds Packaging

Creative Directors: Becky Dahl, Jeremy Dahl Art Director: Ian de Lemos

Designer: Ian de Lemos Photographer: Randal Ford

Design Firm: Freshmade Title: Delectables Pet Packaging Refresh

Creative Director: David Edmundson Art Director: Lisa Neal

Designer: Amber Paine Photography: Carina Giacomelli, Ali Redmond

Production Designer: Maria Davila

Design Firm: Kick Client: Triple Crown Nutrition

Title: Triple Crown Senior Active+ Creative Director: Stefan Hartung

Design Firm: Matrix Partners Client: Fidelis Nutritionals

Title: Fidelis Nutritionals Packaging. Creative Director: Rebecca Tomala

Art Director: Natalie Murawski

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | ANIMALS + PETS

Design Firm: Nelson Schmidt Client: Kent Nutrition Group

Title: Field & Farm Packaging Design Creative Director: Mike Fredrick

Art Director: Sarah Hand Designer: Anna Ward Copywriter: Jeff Ericksen

Illustrator: Rich Lo Printer/Producer: Agrisac, Inc.

Design Firm: SmashBrand Client: Kreamer Feed, Inc.

Title: Feather & Tail Organic Animal Feed. Designers: Monika Cascone, Matthew Beverly, Shelbi Sturges

Design Firm: Spectrum Brands - Global Pet Care and Home & Garden

Title: Good ‘n’ Fit® Highly Digestible Rawhide

Designer: Spectrum Brands Creative Team

Design Firm: Spectrum Brands - Global Pet Care and Home & Garden

Title: SmartBones® Protein Rings Designer: Spectrum Brands Creative Team

Design Firm: Zack Group LLC Client: Petervescence Ltd.

Title: Treat-A-Balls Brand and Package Design Creative Director: Jeff Zack

Designer: The Zack Group Team

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | MUSIC + ENTERTAINMENT

Design Firm: John Kallio Graphic Design Client: Tom Guerra

Title: Sentimental Junk Album Design Creative Director: Tom Guerra Designer: John Kallio

Design Firm: Little Lady Studio Client: Voice of Masai

Title: MamaAfricaAlbumArt Designer: Jessey Jansen Paper/Substrate: ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers by Neenah, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Spit + Image Client: Poetica/Mpress Records Title: Poetica CD Design Creative Directors: Christopher Kornmann, Rachel Sage

Art Directors: Christopher Kornmann, Rachel Sage Designer: Christopher Kornmann

Photography: Tom Moore, Mark Anton Smith. Printer/Producer: A to Z Media

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | CBD + CANNABIS

Design Firm: Design on Edge Client: MMG Agriculture

Title: Comstock Cannabis Packaging Creative Director: Chris Meredith Art Director: Courtney Meredith

Illustrator/Designer: Jackal Reyes

Design Firm: mk management & co. Client: Juniper Jill Cannabis Co.

Title: Juniper Jill Brilliance Collection Creative Director: Megan Kuntze

Art Director: Kit McCracken Designer: Ayla Graney Business Strategist: Anita Brady Printer/Producer: Royal Supply Company, Brooks Covington, Director Business Development

Design Firm: mk management & co. Client: Juniper Jill Cannabis Co.

Title: Juniper Jill Reflection Collection Creative Director: Megan Kuntze

Art Director: Kit McCracken Designer: Ayla Graney Business Strategist: Anita Brady Printer/Producer: Royal Supply Company, Brooks Covington, Director Business Development

Design Firm: Nelson Schmidt Client: Nectar Brands

Title: Hummingbird Package Design Creative Director: Mike Fredrick

Art Director: Sarah Hand Designer: Anna Ward

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | CBD + CANNABIS

Design Firm: Piedmont Brand Co. Title: Skinz Premium Rolling Papers

Creative Director: Brad Stoneking

Design Firm: SmashBrand Client: Vet-CBD Inc. Title: VetCBD from Dr. Tim Shu

Creative Director: Ben Negrete

Design Firm: The Biondo Group Client: Tilray Brands

Title: Happy Flower Packaging Creative Director: Charles Biondo

Art Director: Margaret Russell Designers: Margaret Russell, Kevin Lenahan

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | LUXURY PACKAGING

Design Firm: Bonavita Design LLC Client: Unimac, A Command Company

Title: Shine On Champagne Package Creative Director: Donna Bonavita

Designer: Donna Bonavita Project/Marketing Management: Diana Flocco

VP Sales, Unimac: Steven Broomhead

Design Firm: Gjzone Client: Maxim Mooncake Title: 2022 Maxim Mooncake Packaging

Creative Director: Tianyun Jiang Art Director: Tianyun Jiang

Designer: Tianyun Jiang

Design Firm: Hagerty Creative Title: Hagerty Certificate of Stock Creative Director: Tarra Warnes Art Director: Jesus Roldan Photographer: Kayla Keenan

Copywriter: Jake Bauer Illustrations: Dwight Knowlton Printer/Producer: Holland Litho Printing Services Paper: CLASSIC® Stipple, Epic Black Cover (Folder) and NEENAH® Cotton Papers, Fluorescent White (Stock Certificate), learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: mk management & co. Client: Juniper Jill Cannabis Co.

Title: Juniper Jill Brillance Collection Creative Director: Megan Kuntze Art Director: Kit McCracken Designer: Ayla Graney Business Strategist: Anita Brady Printer/Producer: Royal Supply Company, Brooks Covington, Director Business Development

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | LUXURY PACKAGING

Design Firm: mk management & co. Client: Juniper Jill Cannabis Co.

Title: Juniper Jill Reflection Collection Creative Director: Megan Kuntze

Art Director: Kit McCracken Designer: Ayla Graney Business Strategist: Anita Brady Printer/Producer: Royal Supply Company, Brooks Covington, Director Business Development

Design Firm: VSA Partners Client: Sappi North America Title: Sappi 2022 Holiday

Kit Creative Director: YanYan Zhang Art Directors: Jimi Geiyer, Elaine Palutsis

Designer: Leslie Carol, Ashley Edwards Production: Cynthia Felsburg, Samantha Stalling Writer: Bisola Sosa Printer/Producer: Classic Color Paper: Sappi Spectro® C1S & C2S, Sappi McCoy® Silk, Sappi LusterCote®

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

Design Firm: 10 Thousand Design Client: Sappi North America

Title: SPECTRO: From Forest To Forest: A Paperboard Story Paper: Sappi Spectro®

Design Firm: CSB Cornerstone Strategic Branding Client: BlueTriton Brands

Title: Arrowhead Spring Water 100% Recycled Bottle

Creative Director: Sarah Sansom Group Account Director: Lisa Becker

Senior Production Director: Carlos Pasco

Design Firm: Dell Technologies, Experience Innovation Group

Title: Dell Sustainable Modernized Packaging

Design Firm: MCD, Inc. Title: MCD 50th Anniversary Unfolding Box Designer: Flying Giraffe Studios Paper: NEENAH® Folding Board Grocer Kraft Raw™, learn more at neenahpaper.com

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

Design Firm: NuevoStudio Client: Elemental Coffee Title: Sustainable Coffee Packaging System Creative Director: Naoma Serna-Zahn

Operations: Pilar Guarddon Pueyo Owner, Siren Media: Alyssa Weathers Murphy

Design Firm: Smurfit Kappa Brazil Client: Art in Piece Title: Art in Piece Defends the Work of Artists and The Environment Creative Director: Package Developer at Smurfit Kappa Brazil - Experience Center: Nadia Marques Co-founder of Art in Piece: Paulo Roberto Cescon Lucio

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | PRIVATE LABEL PACKAGING

Design Firm: COHO Creative Client: Meijer Inc. Title: Frederik’s by Meijer

Founder/Chief Creative Officer: Jon Shapiro Creative Design Director: Jen Register

Design Directors: Annie Ledford, Kate Raterman Designer: Eric Warning

Rendering Development: Kevin Bova Branding & Packaging Manager, Brand & Product Development: Lisa Barrett Director, Own Brands: Ben Hamlin

Vice President, Grocery: Calli Schmid Group Vice President, Customer Strategy & Marketing: Amanda Mcvay

Design Firm: Meyocks Client: Hy-Vee Title: Drive Time Brand Packaging

Creative Direction/Design: Hy-Vee Package Design Team

Art Director: Rawley King Contributors: Rachel Allinson, Nikki Kirk

Design Firm: Meyocks Client: Hy-Vee Title: Tonnuci Frozen Pizza Packaging

Creative Direction/Design: Hy-Vee Package Design Team

Design Firm: Meyocks Client: Topco Associates, LLC Title: Cornershop Cuts Delicatessen Topco Brand Manager: Marlo Michalek-Fogel

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | PRIVATE LABEL PACKAGING

Design Firm: Mrs&Mr Client: Walmart

Title: Joyspun Package Design

Design Firm: The GRO Agency Client: Bashas’ Grocery Store Chain

Title: Bashas’ A to Z Pantry Brand Design Creative Director: Matt Sanders

Art Director: Jackie Oliveri Designers: Sarah Gurland, Ever Salgado

Director of Own Brands: Chris Slick

Design Firm: Topco Creative Services Client: Topco Member Stores

Title: Crav’n Flavor Frozen NoveltiesBrian Carron Art Director: Jorjann Howell

Production Artist: Judy Driscoll Topco Brand Manager: Marlo Michalek-Fogel

Design Firm: Topco Creative Services Client: Topco Member Stores

Title: Food Club Indulgent Mac & Cheese Creative Director: Brian Carron

Art Director: Brad Butz Production Artist: Everettt Naka-Alienna

Topco Brand Manager: Marlo Michalek-Fogel

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | P-O-P, POSTERS, SIGNS + DISPLAYS

Design Firm: AT&T/Imagine/Midnight Oil Client: AT&T

Title: Holiday Package Display Creative Directors: Simon Hunt, Paul Kojoglanian

Art Director: Eddie Lopez Senior Structural Designer: Jeffrey Pratsch

Design Firm: Gary Wong Designs Client: Beauty Partners

Title: Arches & Halos Costco POP Display Designer: Gary Wong

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STORE LOGOS, IDENTITY +

BRANDS

Design Firm: Imagine Title: Imagine Seasonal Holiday Cards

VP Marketing: Katherine Zimoulis Marketing Manager: Diana Black

Designer: Stephanie Gaer Package Designer: Eric Ylvisaker

VP of Technology and R&D: Mark Popp, Fathom Optics: Tom Baran

Account Manager: Kevin Keegan VP Press Operations: John Mack Printer/Producer: Imagine

Design Firm: SiMPLE DESIGN INC. Client: Tucanos Brazilian Grill

Title: Father’s Day Glass Creative Director: Robert Mitchell

Designer: Robert Mitchell Printer/Producer: Zia Print

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: Auburn University Graphic Design Title: Beyond the Curve EP: A Collection of Songs by Crying Designer: Juliet Nell Paper: CLASSIC CREST® Papers, Avalanche White, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Auburn University Graphic Design Title: FIVEpm Distilling Project Designer: Kaiyah King Decanters: Imperial Packaging Paper: CLASSIC® LINEN, CLASSIC® Techweave, CLASSIC® Stipple and CLASSIC CREST® Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Auburn University Graphic Design Title: Irish Rebel Sounds Album Cover Designer: Zachary Smith

Design School: Auburn University Graphic Design Title: Luminice Lighting Co. Designer: Brielle Stein Professor: Robert Finkel

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: Auburn University Graphic Design

Title: Life & Death Album Cover Designer: Carolyn Brower

Printer/Producer: McQuick Printing

Design School: Auburn University Graphic Design Title: Ophelia Haircare Project Designer: Danielle Ravelo Professor: Robert Finkel Paper: ENVIRONMENT® Papers, Moonrock Smooth, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Auburn University Graphic Design

Title: Rita de la Rosa Project Designer: Cayla Moldovan

Design School: Belmont University, Watkins College of Art

Title: Eight O’Clock Coffee Project Designer: Bella Stern

Paper/Substrate: ROYAL SUNDANCE® Papers, Ultra White, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Belmont University, Watkins College of Art Title: You’re My Jam Box

Designer: Ally Zylstra Paper/Substrate: ENVIRONMENT® Papers, Ultra Bright White and ENVIRONMENT® Papers PC 100 White, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Concordia University, St. Paul

Title: Angostura Bitters Redesign Designer: Matt Thomson

Design School: Drexel University/Westphal College of Media Arts and Design

Title: BE Anti-Anxiety Kit Designer: Teryn Rose Instructor: Sandra Stewart

Design School: Drexel University/Westphal College of Media Arts and Design

Title: Deeply Fruit Project Designer: Jaeeun (Eugenie) Kwon

Instructor: Sandra Stewart

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: Drexel University/Westphal College of Media Arts and Design

Title: FEMINALE Project Designer: Kathy Chung Instructor: Sandra Stewart

Design School: Drexel University/Westphal College of Media Arts and Design

Title: Fiske Salmon Jerky Project Designer: Connor Jackson

Instructor: Sandy Stewart

Design School: Drexel University/Westphal College of Media Arts and Design

Title: Hook’d Crochet Kit for Beginners Designer: Cindy Zeng

Instructor: Jody Graff

Design School: Drexel University/Westphal College of Media Arts and Design

Title: Special Delivery Tea Co. Project Designer: Jessica Summers

Instructor: Jody Graff

Design School: Kennesaw State University/School of Art and Design/ Graphic Communications Title: Horned Owl Brewing Package Design

Art Director/Designer: Ethan Pound Faculty: Kristine Kim

Design School: Kennesaw State University/School of Art and Design/ Graphic Communications Title: Patchwork Soap Brand and Package Design

Art Director/Designer: Laura Krueger Faculty: Kristine Kim

Design School: Kennesaw State University/School of Art and Design/ Graphic Communications Title: Tera Soap Brand and Package Design

Art Director/Designer: Kiana Melendez Faculty: Kristine Kim

Design School: Louisiana State University Title: Retroactiv Nails Project

Creative Director: Reagan Henderson Art Director: Reagan Henderson

Designer: Reagan Henderson Illustrator/Photographer: Reagan Henderson

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: MATC (Milwaukee Area Technical College) Title: Beehive Tea

Light Candle Packaging and Rebrand Creative Director: Salmon Design Co./ Jeanne Salmon Art Director: Salmon Design Co./Jeanne Salmon

Designer: Salmon Design Co./Jeanne Salmon Instructor: Craig Smallish Paper: EXACT® Index White (Sleeve), learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: MATC (Milwaukee Area Technical College) Title: Duo Bright

Light Bulb Packaging Project Designer: Sam Hanson Professor: Craig Smallish Paper: ESTATE LABEL® Papers No. 9, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: MATC (Milwaukee Area Technical College) Title: Mosque Box Design

Designer: Jacob Spoor Instructor: Craig Smallish Paper: CLASSIC® Techweave Papers, Avalanche White, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCAD)

Title: Angler Ear Buds Packaging Designer: Paige Bowermaster Chair of Graphic Design: Pamela S. Barby Instructor: Tom Newmaster

Design School: Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCAD) Title: Buds Ear

Buds Packaging Designer: Tyler Handa Chair of Graphic Design: Pamela S. Barby Instructor: Tom Newmaster

Design School: Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCAD)

Title: Good Amps Ear Buds Packaging Designer: Vivian Tu Chair of Graphic Design: Pamela S. Barby Instructor: Tom Newmaster

Design School: Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCAD)

Title: Heat Wave Ear Buds Packaging Designer: Alexander Serna

Chair of Graphic Design: Pamela S. Barby Instructor: Tom Newmaster

Design School: Pratt Institute Title: You Remember This? Thesis Project

Creative Director: Varini Nathany Art Director: Varini Nathany Designer: Varini Nathany

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Title: Assembly Line: Hero Heads Designer: Will Price

Professor: Michael Whitney

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Title: Calico Cottontail Package Design Designer: Faith McCurdy

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Title: Chocolate Wrappers Designer: Joumana Ibrahim

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Title: CreaTeav Package Design Designer: Abigail Lissit

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Title: Honoring Black Poets’ Neenah Special Edition Designer: Indyah Earls Professor: Peter Wong

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Title: Main Stream Vodka Package Design Designer: Kristen Pletcher Professor: Michael Whitney

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Title: Minute Maid Rebrand Designer: Clara Passos Professor: Sam Eckersley

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Title: Neenah Paper Package Design Project Designer: Minkyeong Kim Professor: Peter Wong

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Title: Saile Joie Beverage Package Design Designer: Janus Chan

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Title: Schiaperelli ‘Firma: Eau de Parfum’ Package Design

Designer: Jade Holloway Professor: Sam Eckersley

Design School: The University of Alabama Title: General Mines Package Design

Project Designer: Cole Engelbrecht Professor: Jonathan Cumberland

Design School: The University of Alabama Title: Good Package Design Project Designer: Josie Fuller Professor: Jonathan Cumberland

Design School: The University of Alabama Title: Keen Package Design Project Designer: Katelyn Daniewicz Professor: Jonathan Cumberland

Design School: The University of Alabama Title: Rush - Mighty Fierce Dark Chocolate Package Design Project Designer: Christine Choi Professor: Jonathan Cumberland

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: 9:00, Cereal for Grown Ups Project Designer: Jazlyn Huynh

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: BADA Project Designer: YeIn Shin

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Bifrost Vodka Seltzer Project Designer: Taylor Hill

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: CatCao Project Designer: Aubree McInnes

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Cravate Noire Project. Designer: Haley Howland

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Delicia Yogurt Bites Project Designer: Yovanca Cervantes

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Eureka Chocolates Project Designer: Regan Loyd

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Fluff Project Designer: Olivia Jenkins

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Matachin Chocolates Project Designer: Kolby Streller

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Mile Mystery Chocolate Bars Project Designer: Adam Brewer

AMERICAN

PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Mo-Dough Project Designer: Tiffany Nge

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Moi Interieur Project. Designer: Andrew Grant

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Mythic Project Designer: Thomas Craft

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Oatrageous Project. Designer: Charissa Champion

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Origin Chocolate Project Designer: Jesus Hernandez

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Pasta la Vista Project. Designer: Tran Do

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: Pop Off! Project Designer: Montana Douthit

Design School: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), School of Design

Title: RISE Soda Project Designer: Kum Bit Soh

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS |

STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: University of Southern Mississippi Title: Kopi Surga Coffee Bags

Designer: Maria Altendorfer Paper: NEENAH Creative Collection, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Woodbury University Title: Luna Cosmetics Packaging

Designer: Emma Willett

Design School: Woodbury University Title: Voyager’s Society Collection Packaging

Designer: Daniella Pidal

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THE HOTTEST DESIGN ROLES AND HOW TO RECRUIT FOR THEM

BY PAUL FLAHARTY

With today’s economic uncertainty, a lot of creative leaders might be asking themselves: What’s going on in the employment market?

Is now a good time to hire? Well, there are few signs to indicate that the current job market isn’t losing steam.

A recent survey for the Demand for Skilled Talent report by Robert Half found that 58% of companies plan to hire for new roles in the first half of 2023, up from 46% in late 2022. Recruiting won’t be easy. Quit rates remain high, but that hasn’t translated into a conveyor belt of available talent. On the contrary, the pool of job seekers is shrinking, leaving nearly twice as many job openings as job seekers.

The outlook for the creative and marketing sectors looks much the same. Here we find that 59% of managers in this field are hiring for new roles in the first half of 2023 — and 84% report challenges in finding skilled talent. What kind of roles are creative and marketing leaders looking to hire for? Graphic designers, digital designers and art directors are currently at the top of their wish lists, according to Robert Half research. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that demand for these roles will surge in the coming years, with a notably faster growth rate for digital designers than the average for all occupations.

So what can you do to attract and retain these highly sought professionals? While a competitive salary is often make-or-break, it’s not the only factor that counts. Highlight the following selling points about your company throughout the hiring process to stand out from the competition and appeal to top talent.

1. Benefits and Perks That Matter

After compensation, benefits are the most important consideration for job candidates and are key differentiators between you and your competitors. Put them in job postings rather than waiting to mention them in interviews — this could make the difference between top talent applying to your company or scrolling right past. In addition to standard benefits like health insurance and paid time off, consider incentives such as matching 401(k) contributions up to a certain amount or providing life insurance coverage.

Perks go above and beyond the basics and can make all the difference in a candidate’s perception of you as an employer. Use them to your advantage by highlighting them during interviews or when making an offer.

Design and creative professionals, who may prefer nontraditional working hours, often appreciate the autonomy of flextime or the option to work fully or partially from home. Other popular perks for this group include employee discounts on products or services related to their industry, paid parental leave and stipends to set up a home office.

2. A Rewarding Company Culture

Is your company culture positive and inspiring enough to attract top talent? If so, share it with the world. Showcase your employees’ stories and experiences on your website or social media accounts. This shows potential candidates what it’s like to work for you and can entice them to join your team.

In addition, when your employees are happy and engaged, they become your best brand ambassadors. They’ll naturally spread the word to their talented friends and contacts, creating a pipeline of passive candidates who may not have been actively seeking a job but are open to new opportunities.

3. Values That Go Beyond The Bottom Line

The values that a business upholds are another essential consideration for job seekers. This is particularly true for design and creative professionals, who are often directly involved in promoting a brand’s values and ethos.

To appeal to these candidates, be prepared to share details about your socially responsible activities and diversity and inclusion record during interviews. Also mention them in job postings if there’s room.

By demonstrating your commitment to these values, you can show potential hires that your company is more than just a workplace — it’s where they can make a meaningful impact and be part of a positive community. Another way to woo values-driven candidates is to offer them VTO or volunteer time off. This allows them to help others without dipping into their paid leave.

4. Professional Growth Opportunities

Talented creatives who want to stay at the top of their game seek a role with professional growth opportunities — and they’re precisely the motivated people you wish to employ. That’s why it’s good to inform strong candidates about opportunities for career advancement early during the hiring process, perhaps even during the initial interview.

Make it clear that your company values employees’ development and wants to invest in their success. In practical terms, this could mean offering tuition assistance for professional certifications, reimbursement for memberships to design organizations or covering the cost of attending conferences and events.

In a continued tight labor market, it’s vital to convey to candidates what makes your company special. You already know your unique selling points, so tout them loud and proud. By communicating these areas of excellence early and often throughout the hiring process, you can position your company as an employer of choice and win over top design talent.

PAUL FLAHARTY is executive director of the marketing and creative practice at global talent solutions firm Robert Half, which connects professionals with companies hiring in marketing, creative, digital, advertising and public relations. His primary responsibility is to develop and oversee the growth strategy for the company's marketing and creative contract talent solutions teams across the United States. www.roberthalf.com

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