GDUSA - Graphic Design USA - April 2023

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GRAPHIC DESIGN USA

AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS APRIL 2023

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NEENAH NESQUIK REBRANDS FOR DIGITAL FUTURE U.S. ARMY PIVOTS TO POSSIBILITIES 60TH ANNIVERSARY TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS

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CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF PREMIUM PAPER-BASED SOLUTIONS. PACKAGING LABEL SIGNAGE MARKETING COLLATERAL GIFT CARDS & CARRIERS ENVELOPES WALLCOVERING

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS | THE ASCENT OF PACKAGING

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.

GORDON KAYE AND SASHA KAYE-WALSH ARE EDITORS AT GDUSA Comments, suggestions and letters can be sent to editorial@ gdusa.com.

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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CONTENTS | APRIL 2023

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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.

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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

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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

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

For more than 100 years, Neenah has been a partner in the creative process providing paper-

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based solutions that transform ideas into results. The Neenah signature portfolio includes market-leading brands such as CLASSIC®, ENVIRONMENT®, NEENAH® Folding Board, ESTATE® Label, NEENAH IMAGEMAX® Paper Card, and the new NEENAH ENVIRONMENT® Mailer. With multiple manufacturing facilities, Neenah is proud to devote significant efforts to increasing sustainable premium paper production by implementing responsible fiber

Gordon Kaye PUBLISHER Ilana Greenberg CREATIVE DIRECTOR

sourcing standards, conservation efforts, and focusing on our products’ recyclability.

New this year: the Neenah Gold Award for the best use of paper in a packaging project.

Sasha Kaye-Walsh EDITOR | WEBSITE + SOCIAL MEDIA

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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ABOUT THE COVER 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.

Jennifer Hoff Scott Sczcypiorski INTERNET SERVICES Maliya Malik DESIGN + SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN Jay Lewis Jeffrey Rosenberg PHOTOGRAPHY Ron Andriani ADVERTISING SALES + INTEGRATED MARKETING + BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

201.669.9884 212.696.4380 randriani@ gdusa.com Milton L. Kaye 1921– 2016 FOUNDER COVER PAPER CREDIT: The cover of this special edition of GDUSA is printed on FSC-certified Kallima Coated Cover C2S, part of the Kallima Paper family of FSC-certified coated cover paperboard, manufactured by the Tembec Paper Group. A leading advocate of sustainability, Kallima has a distinct low-density high-bulk construction resulting in less trees used and signficant cost savings to the customer.

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FRESH | AN ARTFUL REAL ESTATE CAMPAIGN

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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FRESH | NESQUIK REIMAGINES QUICKY AS DIGITAL-FIRST

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

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The story of paper has always been a page-turner.

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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FRESH | US ARMY REBRANDS FOR CHALLENGING TIMES

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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FRESH | TABU IDENTITY REJECTS SEXUAL TABOOS

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

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FRESH | WALMART JOYFULLY REBRANDS PRIVATE LABEL INTIMATES

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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FRESH | MONUMENTAL WORDMARK SAYS SOCKS MATTER

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.

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FRESH | CREATING A COMMUTER EXPERIENCE

NEW YORK NY 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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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.

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among students and faculty. Courses emphasize a systemic

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.

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

The faculty at the Academy of Art University are skillful profes-

of work across their overall experience in design and education.

sionals in the industry and provide real-world experience in the

cadc.auburn.edu/design/programs/graphic-design

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

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

ArtCenter’s visionary approach to art and design education is

Visual Communication (Graphic Design), Animation, Painting,

based on the College’s conservatory-like approach to teaching

Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Ceramics, Glass,

and learning; a desire for rich, intercultural, and transdisciplinary

Metals, Intermedia, Graphic Arts Management, Art History, and

dialogue; and a mandate to provide students innovative learning

Art Education.

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

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

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS BOSTON MA

under close faculty direction.

BYU’s Graphic Design BFA program aspires to prepare students

The Graphic Design program at Boston University College of Fine

with the skills, knowledge, and intellect necessary to be excellent

Arts School of Visual Arts takes a studio-driven approach to design

visual communicators and to foster innovation through problem

thinking and visual communication. With an emphasis on process

solving, collaboration, and design thinking. The program aims to

and critical design thinking, the program sets itself apart as a

cultivate designers that encourage human flourishing, foster char-

maker-based design department within an art school and a R1

itable interactions, and promote societal and ecological well-being

University. The design faculty are leaders in the field who work

today and in the future. BYU emphasizes experiential learning on

closely with students to develop their technical and conceptual

and off-campus, both in its extensive study abroad programs and

skills, challenging them to think creatively and strategically, and

our program’s national internship placements.

placing them at the forefront of entrepreneurial thinking in the

designdept.byu.edu/graphicdesign

business world. bu.edu/cfa/academics/degrees-programs/graphic-design

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS (CALARTS) SCHOOL OF ART

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART BOWLING GREEN OH

VALENCIA CA The Graphic Design Program at CalArts fosters the next generation

The Bowling Green State University Graphic Design program

of graphic designers through rigorous inquiry, fearless exploration,

educates and mentors its students to become independent and

and innovative making within a tight-knit studio community. The

collaborative innovators and leaders in the field of graphic design.

students with the support of their fac-colleagues, endeavor to

Our award-winning program is dynamic, enterprising, and respon-

develop individual agendas and lines of exploration that challenge

sive, and leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design.

received structures and value systems of graphic design outcomes,

Our multi-faceted curricula merges design ideologies and research

criticism, theory, and practice. The program’s curriculum is based

with appropriate aesthetic and communication methods through

on the Institute’s critical approach of contextualizing praxis in

intensive critical analysis, exploration, and experimentation. Students

history, theory, and broad cultural literacy, and in the Graphic

are taught and trained to be mindful professionals and socio-

Design program’s inclusive pedagogy.

politically aware stewards for the profession and the world. Our practical and theoretical approach to foster and guide clarity of

Students are trained in print and publication design; web and

communication is the foundation for a progressive and fluid

interface design; motion graphics for broadcast and film; branding,

curriculum — one that graduates thinkers with curious minds.

identity, and type design; as well as for careers in design history and education. Classes in Graphic Design are small, intimate,

Our Master of Design (MDes) in Integrative Design program is an

and critique-based, fostering debate and discussion as well as

interdisciplinary program that cultivates individual and community

imparting formal and practical knowledge. All students work in

growth through intentional, inclusive, and collaborative values

residence in communal studios (grouped by year level) that are

and frameworks. Our guiding practices observe, question, and

open 24 hours and have access to Art School facilities and labs.

shapes culture, shifts priorities from exclusive to inclusive. Through

art.calarts.edu/programs/graphic-design

meaning-making, deliberate design, ethical education, and sustainable systems, our integral approach develops students as

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DESIGN

leaders in creating a sense of belonging and a bold future for all.

PITTSBURGH PA

bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/school-of-art/undergraduateprograms/graphic-design.html

The School of Design has established a program framework that responds to recent changes in the field of design — and to the

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

escalating business, social, and environmental challenges that

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

we face in the 21st century. Our programs prepare students for

PROVO UT

top jobs in leading companies and organizations today, while teaching them to design with future generations in mind.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is a large private religious university in Provo, Utah, serving 34,000+ students from over

Our Communication Design program honors strong graphic design

100 countries and all 50 states. The BYU Graphic Design pro-

history, but constantly incorporates new innovative technologies,

gram has a history of producing award-winning work and enjoys

platforms, and methods, ultimately pushing the discipline of

an established international reputation. The major simulates a

communication design into new territories. Today, we face many

professional studio experience with students working to solve

challenges resulting from communication breakdowns and mis-

complex visual problems. As members of a small cohort group,

information. Through diverse perspectives, we use new narrative

students complete a variety of individual and collaborative projects

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HIGHEST HONORS | 2023 TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS future leaders, playing critical roles across various industries,

offers 18 undergraduate and nine graduate majors, housed in award-

organizations, and settings. We celebrate our interdisciplinary

winning facilities that encourage collaboration across creative

approach to teaching — working alongside students to develop

disciplines. The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design educates

the necessary 21st-century skill sets, posture, and critical con-

students to inform, persuade, educate, and entertain through

sciousness to effectively use Communication Design practice,

the creative use of word and image. The program prepares students

leading to positive impact. design.cmu.edu/school/about-school

with diverse backgrounds to enter the field of graphic design with a competitive edge as skilled design practitioners, creative problem

COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO

solvers, and multi-talented team members.

CHICAGO IL

drexel.edu/westphal/academics/undergraduate/graphic-design

Columbia College Chicago offers two programs in graphic design,

FASHION INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT)

a BFA and BA. Both degrees give students the tools and experience

NEW YORK NY

needed to launch a career in graphic design within a broader program of foundational studies in art and design. Students also

The Graphic Design BFA Program of the Communication Design

gain a strong business foundation, which will prepare them to

Pathways Department educates creative, socially responsible,

join a design firm, an agency, an in-house corporate design team,

and worldly professionals who are well positioned for a broad

or launch their own freelance business. A second Bachelor of Arts

range of art and design fields. It challenges students to generate

in Graphic Design is also available. The BFA is a rigorous, pro-

problem-solving and culture-making design, through experimenta-

fessionally focused degree in graphic design. The BFA requires

tion and collaboration attuned to social, environmental as well as

students to learn multiple disciplines and has fewer opportunities

commercial challenges. It is an intensive, professionally oriented

to choose electives. The BA provides a foundation in design but

course of study that relies heavily on typographic craftsmanship,

allows students to choose a general concentration in Web Design

design authorship and motion design. The program presents an

or Publication Design. All Graphic Design students develop a

annual lecture series for its design students and multiple student

professional portfolio of work as part of the requirements of the

curated exhibitions. It facilitates Study Abroad, internships and

degree programs. colum.edu

professional interaction opportunities. Courses are taught by accomplished practicing designers and scholars.

THE COOPER UNION SCHOOL OF ART

fitnyc.edu/academics/academic-divisions/art-and-design/

NEW YORK NY

graphic-design/index.php

The School of Art at The Cooper Union has a mission to educate

FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY

artists in the broadest sense, both as creative practitioners engaged

WINTER PARK FL

with a wide range of disciplines in the visual arts and as enlightened

Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for

citizens of the world who are prepared to question and transform

those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging tech-

society. The program is structured around an integrated curriculum

nologies. Founded in 1979, it currently provides degree programs

that fosters connections between disciplines, as well as between

for more than 21,000+ students and is the alma mater of 89,211+

traditional and new media. The Foundation Program consists of a

graduates. Over its 40+ year history, Full Sail has received numer-

series of prerequisite courses taken during the first year. Following

ous accolades including being previously named the “School/

completion of the Foundation Program, disciplines offered are

College of the Year” by the Florida Association of Postsecondary

graphic design, drawing, film and video, painting, photography,

Schools and Colleges. Full Sail offers accelerated on-campus

printmaking, and sculpture. Students may choose to focus on one

and online degree programs in areas including Graphic Design

or more areas of specialization and are encouraged to follow an

Bachelor’s, Media Design MFA, and Digital Arts & Design Bachelor’s.

integrated approach. The graphic design curriculum includes

With over 880,000+ square feet of real-world media production

courses on typography, web design, game design, information

facilities, students can learn using state-of-the-art equipment

design, motion graphics and more. cooper.edu/art

and facilities. Additionally, Full Sail graduate credits include

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

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work on OSCAR, Emmy, GRAMMY, ADDY, MTV Video Music Award, and Video Game Award-nominated and winning projects. www.fullsail.edu

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GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DESIGN

FAIRFAX VA

AMES IA

George Mason University’s School of Art is a collaborative academic

The Graphic Design Department at Iowa State is situated in the

and professional community focused on advancing creativity through

College of Design, one of the most comprehensive institutions

traditional and new media applied to varying social contexts.

for art and design education, which leads to a strong multidiscipli-

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

nary 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 organization of visual and verbal information. Our concept-based approach can be applied to printed material, digital media, motion, and environmental graphics.

and principles of creative practice in all visual media are grounded

Students learn to create designs based in a solid understanding

in a forward-thinking, adaptive curriculum. Faculty and students

of visual and verbal information. They hone their skills through

forge cross-disciplinary experimentation, challenging conven-

elective studios in a variety of topics including UX design, 3D

tional thinking and blurring the lines between traditional artistic

animation, digital media, motion graphics, exhibition design,

disciplines, indeed, between the arts and other humanities and

packaging design, wayfinding, typography, publication design

sciences.

and branding. They enhance their education with internships or

The School of Art educates artists and creative professionals to

study abroad, including a semester in Italy with our Rome Program.

be responsible contributors to society, preparing them to be

Our mission is to educate experiential communicators who enrich

agents of change in an increasingly connected, complex, inclusive

our ethical, social, cultural, and environmental future. We prepare

world. The School of Art offers such degrees as Bachelor of Arts,

students to be adept in the ever-evolving graphic design disci-

Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Master of Arts in Teaching, as well as

pline in the creation of communication artifacts and systems that

certificates and minors. art.gmu.edu

inform and inspire in virtual and physical environments. catalog.iastate.edu/collegeofdesign/graphicdesign

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES

KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE (KCAI)

WASHINGTON DC

KANSAS CITY MO

Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS)

KCAI is a college of art and design awarding the B.F.A. degree in

has introduced an online Masters in Design Management &

13 majors. We recruit top talent from across the country and

Communications to its award-winning portfolio of professional

equip them with a versatile skill set and the fearlessness to

communications programs. Bringing together the worlds of creative

pursue their craft. KCAI’s Graphic Design department takes a

management, design thinking, and business strategy, the program

wide-ranging view of the possibilities for visual communication,

extends beyond the limits of traditional design programs. Students

introducing students to the principles of print, interaction, motion,

develop a holistic understanding of creativity and the design

environment, experience, information, and advocacy. Our approach

process while mastering the managerial insights and leadership

to design problems can best be described as exploratory, system-

strategies needed to deliver business-focused outcomes. Ideal

atic, and transmedia. We recognize the complexity of contemporary

for professionals within the fields of design, communications,

design and seek to foster critical and surprising responses

marketing and related areas, the program is entirely virtual, so stu-

through a rigorous process of research, thinking, form-making,

dents don’t have to interrupt their careers to earn the degree.

and connection to various external communities.

Learning is done through a blend of online lectures, group discus-

kcai.edu/graphic-design

sions, and applied coursework — all of which can be completed from home or office. Faculty members bring expertise across a

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

wide range of specialties, including creative strategy, design

SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

leadership, digital and traditional marketing communications,

KENNESAW GA

social media, management, and branding. scs.georgetown.edu/create

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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HIGHEST HONORS | 2023 TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS serving as the foundation. Students embody competencies and

MERCER UNIVERSITY

relevance for a multicultural, global marketplace. The School of

MACON GA

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 graduate-

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/

level design and advertising school whose mission is to prepare students for creative practice and leadership. Respecting tradition,

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

yet constantly evolving to stay ahead of a dynamic communications

EAST LANSING MI

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

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 &

MICA envisions a just, sustainable, and joyful world activated and

Scholar Lecture Series. Past lecturers include Massimo Vignelli,

enriched by designers who are valued for their leadership and imag-

Martin Venezky, Ben Fry, Nancy Skolos & Tom Wedell, James

ination. MICA officials state: “Our program empowers students

Victore, Andrew Blauvelt, Jim Sherraden, Stuart Bailey, Jan Wilker,

to make the world they imagine through a sequence of required

Hans Allemann, and Karen Cheng.

courses and broad-ranging electives. We see graphic design as a

art.msu.edu

comprehensive activity of visual problem solving in commercial, social, public, and political spheres. Designers forge creative,

THE MODERN COLLEGE OF DESIGN

purposeful lives and careers in a diverse and changing world.

KETTERING OH

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

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

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Modern's vast network of employers and work for some of the

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

world's leading brands, including Apple, Nike, and Disney.

COLUMBUS OH

themodern.edu NC STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DESIGN RALEIGH NC

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

The Graphic and Experience Design Program at NC State Univer-

program was recently ranked third among the 25 best bachelor’s

sity's College of Design blends user experience and user interface

degree programs for 2022 by CollegeRank. Our undergraduate

design (UX/UI) with traditional graphic design practices like brand-

degree programs provide comprehensive, professional training

ing, typography, service design, and exhibition design. Through

in the design disciplines, while also emphasizing collaboration

project-based assignments, graphic and experience design students

between each of the areas of study. Students develop projects

acquire strong formal and conceptual skills framed by a human-

that demonstrate their abilities to create solutions that meet or

centered approach. Students progress to advanced studios that

exceed professional expectations. The Department of Design also

enable in-depth exploration of special topics such as data visual-

offers two complementary design-led and research-oriented areas

ization, branding, accessible design, and artificial intelligence.

of emphasis in Design Research and Development or Digital

The NC State Graphic & Experience Design (GXD) program is

Animation and Interactive Media, both leading to the Master of

consistently recognized as one of the top NASAD-accredited

Fine Arts (MFA) degree. Ohio State is the highest-ranked public

design programs in the country. Students are embedded in a

university in Ohio and ranked in the top 50 of US universities.

College of Design which allows them to thrive in a creative culture

design.osu.edu

alongside fellow graphic and experience designers, industrial designers, landscape architects and architects.

THE NEW SCHOOL PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN

catalog.ncsu.edu/undergraduate/design/

NEW YORK NY

graphic-industrial-design/graphic-design-bachelor NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CHICAGO IL

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 certifi-

The nationally renowned Northwestern University School of

cate programs. Critical thinking and collaboration are at the

Professional Studies has an extensive offering of online master’s

heart of a Parsons education. Parsons graduates are leaders in

degrees and certificate programs, and this includes an online

their respective fields, with a shared commitment to creatively

Master of Science in Information Design & Strategy (IDS). As

and critically addressing the complexities of life in the 21st century.

digital output increasingly becomes the backbone of most busi-

The Communication Design BFA is the oldest undergraduate pro-

ness strategy, there is an acute need for professionals with a better

gram of its kind in the United States. In this major, students learn

big-picture understanding of information management, design,

the theory and craft needed to combine words, images, and ideas

and technology. The IDS program teaches students how to translate

to visually transmit information and project human experiences

information and data into meaningful visual forms, narratives, and

in print, on screen, or in space. newschool.edu/parsons/about

interfaces. This interdisciplinary program prepares students to step into a cross-functional or leadership role by developing a

PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN

deep and holistic understanding of today’s sophisticated digital

LANCASTER PA

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

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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HIGHEST HONORS | 2023 TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS This deadline-driven adrenaline-filled experience prepares students

PRATTMWP COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

well for their futures as they learn to design under pressure.

UTICA NY

pcad.edu/degrees/graphic-design PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART + DESIGN PORTLAND OR

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, individu-

Portland State Graphic Design equips students to conquer creative

alized attention from faculty of professional artists and designers

challenges with a breadth of technical and artistic skills. Our

in the premier Arts District of Central New York. Students com-

program prepares students to be exploratory, experimental, col-

plete the first two years of their program on the Utica campus

laborative graphic designers who can thrive in today’s world.

and then seamlessly relocate to Pratt’s main Brooklyn campus at

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.

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. mwpai.edu/academics/communications-design

We empower students to trust their creative impulses, embrace their interests, and direct their own learning experiences. Individ-

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN (RISD)

ualization of projects and self-authorship are encouraged and in

PROVIDENCE RI

turn create powerful creative workers who trust their choices.

Graphic Design at RISD provides a comprehensive education We offer students myriad opportunities to make work for the real

that pushes on the boundaries of the discipline. Students learn

world. Many of our classes pair students with clients — small

how to communicate ideas visually, play with the tools of the

businesses, non-profits, cultural institutions — to give students

field, frame points of view and messages, build community and

the experience of solving design challenges that will have real,

embrace a fluid, networked culture. Faculty support these explo-

tangible impact.

rations and encourage ambitious ideas along with a mastery of

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

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

Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is a global leader in higher edu-

curriculum employs the studio model of teaching and immediately

cation dedicated to preparing undergraduate and graduate students

engages students through a comprehensive, first-year program that

for successful careers in art, design, architecture, information,

is both specific to the major of study and focused on the liberal

and liberal arts and sciences. Located in a cultural hub, with his-

arts. The Ringling College teaching model ultimately shapes

toric campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Pratt is a living lab of

students into highly employable and globally aware artists and

craft and creativity with an esteemed faculty of accomplished

designers. ringling.edu

professionals and scholars. The Undergraduate Communications Design department offers concentrations in illustration, adver-

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (SCAD)

tising art direction, and graphic design, and teaches students to

SAVANNAH GA

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 32 G D U S A

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

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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

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

CHICAGO IL For more than 155 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

SHILLINGTON

(SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential

Shillington is the Original Graphic Design Bootcamp, with courses

artists, designers, and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with

in New York, London, Sydney, Melbourne and Online. Since 1997,

a fine arts graduate program ranked number two in the nation

we have been helping students reach their creative potential and

by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdiscipli-

completely transform their lives. With full-time and part-time

nary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources,

options — three months and nine months respectively — our

including the Art Institute of Chicago museum, on-campus galleries,

course is designed to accelerate your learning, inspire you creatively

and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate,

and give you the practical skills and all-important portfolio to

and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks

launch your creative career. Students are taught real and relevant

and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world,

industry skills — from design theory, typography and packaging

and adults, teens, and kids in our Continuing Studies classes can

to mobile app design and user experience (UX) — by skilled and

explore their creative sides, build portfolios, and advance their

passionate designers. No experience required. To help prepare them

skills. Notable alumni and faculty include Georgia O’Keeffe, Nick

for the industry, students are treated like a designer from day

Cave, David Sedaris, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Cynthia Rowley, Michelle

one. Our classrooms mimic a studio environment with real world

Grabner, Richard Hunt, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and Jeff

briefs, realistic deadlines, constructive feedback, and mentorship.

Koons. saic.edu

Shillington is the best way to learn graphic design and transform

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS (SVA)

your life. shillingtoneducation.com/us

NEW YORK NY SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DESIGN SVA has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and

SYRACUSE NY

creative professionals for seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an

The School of Design is an inquisitive community of students

emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and

and faculty that addresses firsthand the issues of the world around

social responsibility. Comprising 7,000 students at its Manhattan

it. State school officials: “We take pride in our professionally

campus and more than 40,000 alumni in 128 countries, SVA

oriented programs, many of which have a long history at Syracuse

also represents one of the most influential artistic communities

University. Concern for sustainable design practices, social issues,

in the world. Our Design program focuses on teaching visual com-

and excellence in professional practice forms the core of our

munication problem-solving. In addition to a distinguished faculty,

programs.” The School of Design’s first-year experience is a pre-

we offer a wide range of course options tailored to each student’s

requisite, providing a design-studio-based education focused on

strengths and needs. We achieve this by offering more studio

the fundamental elements of the design disciplines. Students learn

courses than any institution in the world. Our Advertising program

basic visualization and making skills as well as an ability to apply

is a soup-to-nuts proposition: we ground students in the basics —

iterative thought and action processes to a given problem. In

typography, digital production, 3D design, motion graphics, and

addition, students receive a focused introduction to the ethical

graphic design while broadening their visual literacy and sharp-

and philosophical grounding of each of the design professions.

ening their voice. Many of SVA’s advertising classes are held right

School of Design faculty are active professionals dedicated to

at the agencies of faculty members, where students can mingle

ensuring that students reach their potential and provide one-on-

with executives, media planners, and copywriters. sva.edu

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HIGHEST HONORS | 2023 TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS relationship with the Syracuse community through the activities

The One Show, American Advertising Federation Awards, AIGA

of various student groups (including chapters of professional

Flux, The National Show, Creative Summit, Art Director's Club of

design organizations) who work on projects with not-for-profit

Houston, Austin Addy Awards, and San Antonio Addy Awards.

agencies as well as funded research design collaborations.

finearts.txst.edu/Art

vpa.syr.edu/academics/design THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY 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

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.

and pixels, including motion, UI/UX, augmented reality, virtual

Every student in the program learns the foundations of visual

reality, brand identity, product packaging, typography, and pub-

aesthetics, design research, the creative process, and a variety of

lication design. The Visual Communications department values

tools and technology. Students can extend this core knowledge

designing for social good, cross-media partnerships, workshops,

to either the Graphic Design Communication or Web Design &

and collaboration. We encourage students to let their passions

Development specialization to find their unique place within the

drive their focus and academic path and are proud to support and

ever-changing and expanding design profession.

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

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.

Jefferson.edu/BSVisualCommunicationDesign UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA (UCO)

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

SCHOOL OF DESIGN

SAN MARCOS TX

EDMOND OK

The Communication Design Program is one of the largest public

The School of Design at UCO places student-centered excellence

programs in the country and is one of the best in the Southwest

at the program’s core. This philosophy and practice are captured

United States. The program’s curriculum is oriented around the

in a quote by former design student Emily Falls, “When I joined

preparation of a superior portfolio with a focus on enabling stu-

the School of Design, I knew virtually nothing about design. Now,

dents to become excellent critical thinkers, fearless makers, and

three years later, I have found my calling as a designer, and I

effective communicators as they enter the professional field of

am proud of my work and accomplishments. There are plenty of

communication design. Courses in interactive design, typography,

challenges in the School of Design, and it is wildly rewarding in

art direction, corporate identity, sustainable packaging, brand

the end. The School of Design has shaped me into the person I am

experience, human-centered design, environmental graphics,

today, and for that, I’ll always be grateful.” At the UCO School

and design research prepare the student for professional practice.

of Design, students learn to be change-makers and social inno-

Students may further their education with independent study

vators while engaged in real-world work experience outside the

courses, job shadowing, and professional internships. Commu-

typical design classroom. The School of Design is deeply com-

nication Design students have received recognition in numerous

mitted to the university mission, which states we exist to help

prestigious design journals by having their work published in Com-

students learn by providing transformative education experiences

munication Arts, CMYK, Step Inside Design, Graphis New Talent

so that they may become productive, creative, ethical, and en-

Annual, LogoLounge, and PRINT. Students have also received

gaged citizens and leaders serving our global community.”

recognition in national, regional, and local competitions such as:

uco.edu/cfad/academics/design

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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

The undergraduate curriculum offers graphic design and user-

COLLEGE OF DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE, ART, AND PLANNING

centered design concentrations that help students develop

CINCINNATI OH

marketable skills and deep knowledge for diverse design set-

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.

tings. 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

Professional communication designers build careers wherever communication is important. Designers often work for design firms,

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC)

internal design teams, or as independent freelancers. They have

ROSKI SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

career opportunities in branding and corporate identity, digital

LOS ANGELES CA

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

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 ex-

At the Hartford Art School, students build the skills that will enable

traordinary ability to integrate countless relevant pathways to

them to successfully enter the professional world. The School offers

shape their contemporary design practice. Roski’s faculty is a

eight studio majors leading to the BFA — including in Visual

diverse group of internationally recognized artists, designers, and

Communication Design — a BA program in Art History, and three

scholars dedicated to their students and their professional work.

MFA programs. Students have the best of both worlds, pursuing

Small classes ensure a close, personal instruction with abundant

rigorous studio-based disciplines with a liberal arts university

access to the faculty. Additionally, students interact with visiting

environment. Visual communication design students learn how

designers in lectures, classes, and portfolio reviews through the

to design static and interactive work, which can include motion

Visiting Designer and Designer-in-Residence forums. roski.usc.edu

graphics, product packaging, and advertising pieces. The program encompasses all visual languages used to communicate, and

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

classes on design theory, methods, and history align with practical

SCHOOL OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS

work with real clients by senior year. Designers in this program

HATTIESBURG MS

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

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 con-

The BFA program in Communication Design is guided by a cur-

tinues to develop this rich tradition of success which can be seen

riculum that emphasizes the development of conceptual thinking

through our students’ award-winning work that has garnered over

that mirrors the challenges found in the graphic design industry.

300 awards in the past 5 years. Our BFA curriculum focuses on

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HIGHEST HONORS | 2023 TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS visual literacy; development of conceptual, aesthetic, and visual

serves them well as they step out into the post-grad job market;

skills; and creative problem solving. In addition to traditional

many begin working as professionals at local design firms during

course work students can experience design in one of 2 student

their junior and senior years. www.uarts.edu

lead agencies: Rise Creative, and SPVA Design and Marketing.

Our students also enjoy a rich culture and active community within

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY

our program with large, active student organizations that travel to

OREM UT

design conferences, portfolio reviews and competitions. usm.edu/performing-visual-arts/index.php

As an integral part of the largest university in the state, the BFA Graphic Design program at Utah Valley University is centered on

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

thought-provoking, concept-driven design. Students are provided

SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

with a sound footing in art and design history and exposed to a

AUSTIN TX

broad variety of media including print, branding, motion graphics, and UI/UX. Exceptional work in these disciplines has often led to

The School of Design and Creative Technologies (SDCT) at The

success in an array of regional, national, and international design

University of Texas at Austin aims to produce diverse, creative

competitions. Our students and graduates have also met with

students who are the best technical creators, designers, and

great success securing outstanding internship and career op-

problem solvers with exceptional job opportunities. SDCT com-

portunities both within Utah’s thriving “Silicon Slopes” business

prises two academic departments: the Department of Arts and

hub and in other major metro areas around the country.

Entertainment Technologies (AET) and the Department of Design.

uvu.edu/artdesign

The Department of Design empowers students with a multi-faceted educational experience that poises graduates for careers in the

VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

design profession, professions with a design component or a

MONTPELIER VT

strategic focus, and entrepreneurial endeavors. In addition to a BFA and BA in Design, the department offers an MFA in Design and

The MFA in Graphic Design at Vermont College of Fine Arts is a

an MA in Design focused on Health, a first-of-its-kind program

truly original low-residency program built around students’ par-

equipping a new generation to be change agents in healthcare

ticular interests, values, and goals. Students and faculty con-

using design methodologies and practices.

tinuously rethink graphic design by considering the role of design

designcreativetech.utexas.edu

in the larger culture, the relationships between designers and their work, and the nature of education in design. Both the two-

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS (UARTS)

year and three-year tracks combine two on-campus residencies

PHILADELPHIA PA

per year with six-month semesters of faculty mentorship and in-

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

dependent 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

who are sophisticated typographers and versatile designers. Our

Virginia Tech takes a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to

students collaborate with other programs at the University and with

prepare students to be leaders and problem-solvers. As a leading

Philadelphia designers, artists, and organizations, and experi-

research institution, Virginia Tech offers about 280 undergraduate

ment with the tools and technologies available in the University’s

and graduate degree programs to more than 34,000 students.

new Makerspace and Center for Immersive Media. UArts graphic

Through experiential learning, future-focused research, and inclu-

design students obtain real-world experience through internships

sive, spirited culture, the institution strives to accomplish the

and become fluent in many areas of practice, then lean towards

charge of its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). The Graphic

areas of expertise. This combination of versatility and specificity

Design program prepares students for a career in design by focus-

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ing on conceptual thinking, user experience, and problem-solving

access to their expertise and insights. Woodbury is recognized as

tactics, while also developing aesthetic abilities. The program

an Hispanic serving institution and has been named a College of

demands individual creativity, teamwork, and adaptability, and will

Distinction for 7 years running.

prepare students to enter the job market with practical experi-

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

ence and a professionally reviewed portfolio. Graduates work in

programs/graphic-design

app design, motion design, product and packaging design, web and interaction design, advertising, and other related fields.

YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART

sova.vt.edu

NEW HAVEN CT

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

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

The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts is a leader in archi-

is conceived as a loose framework within which each student’s

tecture, art, and design education. We advance our fields through

visual method is deployed across many diverse projects during

innovative research and creative practice, excellence in teaching,

his or her two-year course of study. While every thesis project is

a world-class university art museum, and a deep commitment to

unique, there are several common features: a focus on methodol-

addressing the social and environmental challenges of our time.

ogy, the application of a visual method to studio work, and the

We offer 15 unique degree programs, supplemented by several

organization of the work in a thoughtfully argued written document

creative research centers and resources, including the Office

and catalogue raisonné, also known as the “Thesis Book.” Students

for Socially Engaged Practice, Island Press, and the D.B. Dowd

applying to the preliminary-year program typically have relevant

Modern Graphic History Library, featuring a comprehensive

experience in a field of study outside design and demonstrate

archival collection of periodical illustration. Undergraduates in

evidence of visual acuity.

design may pursue a BFA or a BA as well as second majors and

art.yale.edu/GraphicDesign

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

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Doubleknot Creative

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Design Resource Center

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Matrix Partners

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Pratt Institute

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Topco Creative Services

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RAS Communications

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Roland Foods, LLC

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62, 83, 85, 100, 104

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77, 78

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: Watkins Systems Client: Lucky 19 Brewing Company Title: Lucky 19 Beer Cans Creative Director: W. Anthony Watkins Designer: W. Anthony Watkins

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Design Firm: Watermark Design Client: ElVelo Tequila Title: ElVelo Tequila Rebrand Creative Director: Darcey Lacy Designer: Seth McDuffie

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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™ 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 PREMIUM™ Spray Paint Design Director: Marianne Hales Designer: Leah Gilchrist Production Designer: Jason Garrison 3D Designers: Doug Milsom, Steven Alcala, Rose Castaneda, Adrian Covarrubias

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Design Firm: Munchkin Client: HYPO3 Title: Daily Diaper Rash Spray Packaging Creative Director: Diana Barnes Art Director: Diana Barnes

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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

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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

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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

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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: 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

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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

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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

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | CBD + CANNABIS

Design Firm: Piedmont Brand Co. Title: Skinz Premium Rolling Papers Creative Director: Brad Stoneking

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

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

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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

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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

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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®

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: Voyager’s Society Collection Packaging Designer: Daniella Pidal

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Design School: Woodbury University Title: Luna Cosmetics Packaging Designer: Emma Willett

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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:

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 —

What’s going on in the employment market?

and 84% report challenges in finding skilled talent.

Is now a good time to hire? Well, there

What kind of roles are creative and marketing leaders looking to hire for? Graphic designers, digital designers and

are few signs to indicate that the current

art directors are currently at the top of their wish lists,

job market isn’t losing steam.

according to Robert Half research. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that demand for these roles will

A recent survey for the Demand for Skilled Talent report by

surge in the coming years, with a notably faster growth rate

Robert Half found that 58% of companies plan to hire for

for digital designers than the average for all occupations.

new roles in the first half of 2023, up from 46% in late 2022. Recruiting won’t be easy. Quit rates remain high,

So what can you do to attract and retain these highly

but that hasn’t translated into a conveyor belt of available

sought professionals? While a competitive salary is often

talent. On the contrary, the pool of job seekers is shrinking,

make-or-break, it’s not the only factor that counts. Highlight

leaving nearly twice as many job openings as job seekers.

the following selling points about your company throughout the hiring process to stand out from the competition and appeal to top talent.

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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.

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.

Perks go above and beyond the basics and can make all the difference in a candidate’s perception of you as an employer.

4. Professional Growth Opportunities

Use them to your advantage by highlighting them during interviews or when making an offer.

Talented creatives who want to stay at the top of their game seek a role with professional growth opportunities — and

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

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

Is your company culture positive and inspiring enough to

organizations or covering the cost of attending conferences

attract top talent? If so, share it with the world. Showcase

and events.

your employees’ stories and experiences on your website or social media accounts. This shows potential candidates

In a continued tight labor market, it’s vital to convey to

what it’s like to work for you and can entice them to join

candidates what makes your company special. You already

your team.

know your unique selling points, so tout them loud and proud.

By communicating these areas of excellence early and often

In addition, when your employees are happy and engaged,

throughout the hiring process, you can position your com-

they become your best brand ambassadors. They’ll naturally

pany as an employer of choice and win over top design talent.

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.

PAUL FLAHARTY is executive director of the marketing and creative practice at global talent solutions firm Robert Half, which con-

3. Values That Go Beyond The Bottom Line The values that a business upholds are another essential

nects professionals with companies hiring in marketing, creative, digital, advertising and public relations. His primary responsibility

consideration for job seekers. This is particularly true for

is to develop and oversee the growth strategy

design and creative professionals, who are often directly

for the company's marketing and creative contract talent solutions

involved in promoting a brand’s values and ethos.

teams across the United States. www.roberthalf.com

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