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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER | BRIDGING THE DISTANCE Today, in the face of this invisible invasion of our health and well-being, and the economic and social consequences that flow therefrom, I have nothing. This event is so immense and challenging that it should humble the arrogant and silence the bloviators. Will it? Not a chance. Pundits and politicians and celebrities of all stripes have no shame and, generally speaking, are too shallow to understand their limitations.

I can be shallow, too, but I do know when I am out of my depth. So, I am going to use the rest of this space to reflect back to you what you are telling me, in hundreds of much-appreciated emails, letters, phone calls, social messages and the like.

Here is what you are saying or, at least, what I am hearing: WORK IS WORSHIP. For creative people, the legendary Massimo Vignelli once said, “work is worship.” Many of you ascribe to this view. You are using this strange interregnum productively and mindfully — for your company and for your clients — to prepare for the opportunities of the rebound to come. This includes rethinking your internal practices and promotional efforts and, importantly, communicating with customers about their GORDON KAYE IS THE PUBLISHER OF GDUSA Comments, suggestions and letters can be sent to gkaye @ gdusa.com.

needs for now and for what comes next.

REMOTE WORKING. I get my news and entertainment on a transistor radio, so you can imagine how steep the learning curve has been. Yet, I have trial-and-errored my way to a viable stay-at-home solution. The vast majority of you see working remotely as the

“I am the master of my fate, the captain of my soul.”

So goes the classic poem Invictus. I wake up most mornings confident in the belief that my destiny is in my control. It is a comforting and constructive way to frame my existence. I know deep down — we all know — that the control-your-destiny thing is part truth and part illusion, but it works most of the time. This sense of control empowers me to write these columns in GDUSA on the premise I that might have something, at least marginally, relevant or influential to say about the latest this or that.

right decision today, and you’re committed to enhancing and expanding the practice going forward. This means more technological infrastructure and improved methods of collaboration; however, you worry about the loss of personal contact and what that will mean to creativity.

HEALTHY MIND AND BODY. Maintaining a healthy mindset, and body to match, is high on your agenda. You are sharing tons of good advice about daily exercise, structured routines, moderate eating and drinking. About limiting social media, avoiding “slit your wrist” alarmist media outlets, and being kind to yourselves and one another.

SOCIAL DISTANCE DOES NOT MEAN ISOLATION. You are highly aware of the ironies inherent to this situation. There is unity in being apart. Social distance does not mean behaving distantly. The design community is outdoing itself in bridging the distance — sharing thoughts, ideas, experiences, and connections. And what a community you are: humor, empathy and resilience abound.

THE VALUE OF COMMUNICATION. Communication and information during this crisis has been spotty. When this mess is over, there will be a clear understanding that effective and responsive communication is central to public health, yes, but more broadly, to the success of our entire complex and dynamic society. You are uniquely positioned to raise the bar because great graphic design means distilling the essence of things. This is an uplifting way to think about how valuable your contribution is — can be, will be — in the aftermath.

EMBRACING THE DOWNTIME. For some of you, this is a moment to take personal inventory, reassess who and what is important to you, catch up on long-delayed projects, and spend time with loved ones. This is largely a positive experience, but it can be a double-edged sword. Several of you noted that calls to divorce lawyers are rising; a factcheck confirms this to be true.

GRATITUDE. You are grateful to the health workers, first responders, and essential services workers who are keeping us safe, fighting the good fight and reminding us that we are better together. They provide an example that you respect and aspire to: hope leads to action, and action to hope.

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CONTENTS | APRIL 2020

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FRESH San Francisco confronts ageism head on with a campaign by Most Likely To; Chicago’s Adler Planetarium launches a visual identity that makes space for everyone; Siegel+Gale gives Bristol Myers Squibb a hand; Elmwood and BIC disrupt heavily gendered razor category; K-Y lubricant puts female sexual enjoyment first; geek culture inspires SYFY network horror and fantasy editorial brand; DesignStudio sparks a new look for largest video game maker; poster series celebrates Oscar winners and runners up; Pantone Color of Year is prescient in its appeal for calm and stability in a tumultuous world; and more.

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COMMENT Matt Delbridge of creative studio Gretel on how to young designers can cope with the challenges of their first job; Josh Kelly of Fine urges us to give up the gimmicks and stop designing websites like its 1999; and Diane Domeyer of The Creative Group with some thoughts on how to hold onto your top talent.

26 HIGHEST HONORS Last edition, we featured our annual Students-to-Watch selections. This time we offer GDUSA’s favorite schools and programs, a few dozen institutions 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.

37 PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS A showcase of 300 winning pieces from talented design firms, agencies and inhouse departments. Even in the best of times — and these are hardly that — makers, marketers, designers, and sellers are challenged as never before to convey the message, tell the story, advance the brand, bend the decision.

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FRESH | SAN FRANCISCO EYES ANTI-AGEISM CAMPAIGN

SAN FRANCISCO CA The San Francisco Department for Disability

and Aging Services has introduced its first-ever — and one of the nation’s first and largest — anti-ageism campaigns. The creative is built around five old/young faces, each in multiple digital and outdoor formats. The old eyes we see are those of actual San Franciscans whose passion, leadership, creativity, courage or intelligence is profiled on the campaign website. The five younger faces were cast simply for physical likeness. It is advertising agency Most Likely To’s first work for the new client. A budget of $300K is going to social media; physical, hanging public space banners; giant wallscapes; digital display at commuter train stations: and bus tails and bus shelter advertising. The initial goal is to increase awareness of ageism, specifically among the “transitional” middle-aged. The target is San Francisco workers, age 30 to 50, who, at the younger end, are just gaining the economic clout to practice ageism, sometimes unknowingly, and at the older end, just starting to be its victims. This is the first part of a two-part campaign, whose overall goal is to increase use of the department’s services.

Agency credits go to: Trent Farr, ECD/CW; Mark Butorac, CD/AD; Joseph Newfield, Strategy Director; Noël McKenzie-Johnson, Account Director; Joshua Dowden, Web Developer; and Laura Lindow, Print Production.

Peter Samuels is the Photographer and Farmuse did the Casting. wearemostlikelyto.com

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FRESH | BIC AND ELMWOOD DISRUPT HEAVILY GENDERED RAZOR CATEGORY

NEW YORK NY Elmwood New York has created the brand identity for BIC’s Made for YOU, an Amazon Exclusive. The

product is described as an affordable, high-quality razor system that is unisex. The design consultancy was brought on to help disrupt the heavily gendered razor system category. The project includes the brand’s positioning and personality to its name and verbal expression to its visual identity and packaging. When Made for YOU became an Amazon Exclusive, Elmwood also created branded communications to support the launch. Executive Creative Director Meg Beckum said: “It was interesting for us to think about what happens when you create a unisex razor. What does it look like, what is its story and how do you craft language for it in a non-gendered world?” The big idea for Elmwood was “the raw truth” — stripping back the stereotypes and marketing clichés, and giving it to consumers straight. “It’s a refreshing attitude in a world where we have grandiose stories floating around about razors,” adds Beckum. This belief led the agency to land on the name Made for YOU by BIC, and to use a simple package design. Elmwood began as a local agency in 1977 and now has offices in New York, Leeds, London, Singapore and Melbourne. In addition to Beckum, credits go to Director of Strategy Camilla Crane; Senior Account Director Marci Gentile; Account Manager Daniela Sabler; Design Director Amelia Cheung; Designers Dee Dalencour, Bruno Nesci and Mindy Gellman; and the ARTHOUSE creative agency. www.elmwood.com

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FRESH | PLANETARIUM LOGO MAKES SPACE FOR EVERYONE

CHICAGO IL The Adler Planetarium has a new logo and brand. Developed

by Pause for Thought and The Change Project — New York NY and San Francisco CA-based, respectively — the visual identity is the culmination of a multi-year transformation aimed at making science more accessible to the community. The logo takes cues from the sky in multiple ways, including a warm yellow color — bright, cheerful, optimistic, like the Sun. “Early on in the process we established that the logo should not include the dome,” says Janice Pedley, creative director of Pause for Thought.

“Although it’s an iconic building, the mission is much bigger than the sky shows inside.” The Adler reaches the community through STEM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, online citizen science, and other outreach efforts. “We suggested this extensive programming reach could be expressed through the metaphor of an orbit of influence, with Adler at the center.” Photography showcases the human experience and illustration has a part, too, with the whole Adler team jumping in. “We co-created the ‘Adlerverse’, a collection of hand drawn stars and doodles from the staff and volunteers that is now featured throughout the identity system,” explains Pedley. “With over a hundred submissions, the Adlerverse is an authentic expression of the whole organization and a celebration of the community.” Of the project, Kelli Peterson, founder of The Change Project, observers: “Ryu Mizuno, vice president of marketing at the Adler, came to us with a true story of transformation. It’s one thing to say you want to connect your entire community to the sky and it’s another to have the ability to do it. The programming inside the Planetarium and deep into the Chicago neighborhoods is like no other.” Michelle Larson is CEO of the Adler Planetarium. pauseforthought.com and thechangeproject.com

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FRESH | PARASITE AND OSCAR RUNNERS-UP RETOLD IN POSTER SERIES

HOLLYWOOD CA The eighth annual Oscar Pop! poster

series celebrated the best picture — Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite — and the other nominees in the 92nd Academy Awards. The posters draw inspiration from world-famous pop artists — selected to serve as an influence for the designs ranging from contemporary to classic, and chaotic to minimalist — and each design is a retelling of the movie. For example, regarding Parasite, designer Nicole Dai explains: “It is a dark comedy-thriller about rich and poor families. This poster is inspired by Saul Bass’s simple but symbolic movie poster designs that transformed the visuals of film advertising. Among the numerous motifs used in the movie, I picked the staircases that appear almost every few minutes to represent the positions of the two families and the gap between the rich and the poor...” The posters features photos, vectors, textures and illustrations from Shutterstock’s collection of images. www.shutterstock.com/blog/oscar-pop-movie-posters Pictured (Top Left): Jojo Rabbit inspired by Yayoi Kusama and designed by Thanh Nguyen; (Center Column Top to Bottom): 1917 inspired by David Carson and designed by JC Moreno; Joker inspired by Daniel Norris and designed by Jackalyne Castillo; The Irishman inspired by Thierry Guetta and designed by Alex Bodin; Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood inspired by David Hockney designed by Ian Calleja (Right Column Top to Bottom): Parasite inspired by Saul Bass and designed by Nicole Dai; Little Women inspired by Pauline Boty and designed by Alex Clem; Marriage Story inspired

by Robert Indiana and designed by Flo Lau; Ford v Ferrari inspired by Takashi Murakami and designed by Alice Lee

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FRESH | PANTONE COLOR OF YEAR FORESAW NEED FOR CALM

CARLSTADT NJ The 2020 Pantone Color of the Year is “a timeless and enduring blue hue, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic

Blue. Suggestive of the sky at dusk (and selected before the pandemic showed its face) the reassuring qualities of the shade highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.”

For the past two decades, Pantone has picked a color that it expects will influence product development and purchasing decisions in graphic design, fashion and home furnishings. Pantone Color Institute Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman comments: “Imbued with a deep resonance, Classic Blue provides an anchoring foundation. A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective and open the flow of communication.” Adds Vice President Laurie Pressman: “The Pantone Color of the Year highlights the relationship between trends in color and what is taking place in our global culture at a moment in time, a color that reflects what individuals feel they need that color can hope to answer.

As society continues to recognize color as a critical form of communication, and a way to express and affect ideas and emotions, designers and brands should feel inspired to use color to engage and connect.” www.pantone.com

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FRESH | GEEK CULTURE CAPTURED FOR SYFY WIRE REBRAND

NEW YORK NY SYFY has unveiled its rebrand for SYFY WIRE, an editorial

brand for fans of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. Led by network executives including SVP Head of Creative Jeff Blackman, VP Design Calvin Chu and Design Director Ariel Frost, the redesign is a collaboration with New York-based creative studio BLOCK & TACKLE. B&T was tasked with reinterpreting the SYFY Master Brand into a distinctive visual identity, using the mantra “We’re obsessed too,” as a driving force. Drawing on various aspects of sci-fi/horror/fantasy culture, and knowing the importance of genre fandom to the brand, B&T’s Partners and Creative Directors Adam Gault and Ted Kotsaftis infused the designs with classic comic aesthetics — and a fan-made feel. Explains Gault: “It was important that the new identity capture the excitement and obsessiveness of geek culture ... We developed a system that reworked the fonts, graphic devices, and colors from the SYFY master brand into a new, more expressive identity for WIRE.” The system touches on all aspects of the brand, including on-air packaging, website, social, and podcast designs, event signage, merchandising, and brand awareness. Its first unveiling was, naturally, for fans at New York Comic Con last Fall. Asked about their favorite aspects of the new visual identity, Ted Kotsaftis pointed out the new SYFY WIRE sticker: “The system of playfully placed SYFY WIRE logo stickers we developed was originally inspired by the ‘mark of authenticity’ stickers placed on collectible comic books.” Gault adds: “Vintage comics provided the inspiration for both the punchy-yetslightly-desaturated color palettes and the functional comic POWs used throughout the identity. Our idea was to foster a ‘fan-made' feel.” www.blockandtackle.tv

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FRESH | K-Y REBRAND PUTS WOMEN FIRST

NEW YORK NY Design Bridge New York has created branding and

package design for K-Y lubricant that proudly puts female comfort and sexual enjoyment first. The ruby, a symbol of female sexual power, is at the heart of the new brand identity, and it transforms across touchpoints to speak to different forms of sexual pleasure. Claire Parker, Executive Creative Director at Design Bridge explains: “We’ve loaded the brand with meaning and brought a sensuality and confidence to it that was lacking before.” Adds Design Director Jess Marie: “Women everywhere still struggle to have their voices heard, and the bedroom is no exception.

KY has been making women physically more comfortable for decades, so we were really excited to help women feel more emotionally comfortable and confident in fulfilling their desires.” On pack, bespoke typography and iconography presents playful, conversational messaging about each product, intended to help women find the right product for them. The color palette has also been refined to improve navigation of the range, and the deep ruby red — a colour that universally represents love and passion — is now used consistently across the brand. Says Jess Marie: “Through the new brand, packaging and tone of voice, we’ve turned a medicallooking lubricant — that was often associated with female problems — into a trusted lifestyle brand that women are proud to purchase.” Bruno Funari is Senior Brand Manager at K-Y. www.designbridge.com

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munication skills to speak up for your ideas in a way that others

As designers, we act as a translator between the needs of the

can see what you do. Being a good collaborator extends to the way

client and the world at large. To do this well, we need to equip

we think about the work itself. At Gretel, we have a boutique

ourselves with the ideas and references that can lead to cut-

footprint with global output and we think of ourselves as systems

through creativity and strong work.

thinkers who consider how a design system will manifest over the course of its lifetime. We try to create systems that will make future

2. You Will Make Mistakes: Be prepared to make lots of mis-

work more impactful and efficient. By doing this, we can think

takes. It’s totally natural to be disappointed and frustrated in what

about the work as a collaboration even after we leave the project.

you’re making at first. Ira Glass talks about the gap between

We want the work to be something people within the organiza-

your taste level and the level of work you’re able to put out when

tion will feel proud of while cutting through the noise externally.

you’re first starting out. This gap is normal for all creative people and it may take longer to bridge this gap than you want. The

Developing the skills to understand this as a younger creative

important thing is to stick with it and continue to take risks. You’ll

will open doors and expand the way you think about your role.

have plenty of hard reviews and long nights, but these experiences will teach you more than any success will. Always be looking for

MATT DELBRIDGE, Associate Creative Director at creative studio Gretel, has

what these challenges can teach you and don’t lose sight of what

worked with clients such as Google, the New York Times, Nike and Amazon during

drew you to this field in the first place. We’re fortunate to work

his career. He offers his advice on how to shine in your first job as a designer.

in a creative field. Have fun and work hard, the rest will follow.

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HIGHEST HONORS TOP GRAPHIC DESIGN SCHOOLS

In the January/February 2020 print magazine, which kicked off our 57th year of publishing, GDUSA released its annual Students To Watch roundup. Now we’ve compiled a list 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 practical. Education is more important than ever as the lines between the studio and the classroom, the office and the academy, the university and society, continue to blur.

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HIGHEST HONORS | 2020 TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY SAN FRANCISCO CA Academy of Art University, founded in 1929, is America’s largest private accredited art and design university. The school offers a unique professional environment in classes taught by working professionals, and there are 30 distinct areas of study to choose from both online and on campus. Students are challenged to reach their full potential in an atmosphere of support and deep collaboration, and the institution strives to instill in its students the highest ethical standards of personal and professional integrity.

Flexible online degree programs are available in most areas of study, including graphic design. Located at the intersection of art and commerce, the Graphic Design program integrates practice, theory and inquiry while refining and encouraging innovation, critical thinking, visual literacy, and conceptual problem solving.

Students learn to influence marketing strategies, raise awareness of critical issues, and facilitate cultural change. The Academy of Art University offers a BFA and MFA in Graphic Design as well as an AA degree and Certificate program. www.academyart.edu ARTCENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN PASADENA CA ArtCenter College of Design is an international leader in art and design education. ArtCenter offers 11 undergraduate and seven graduate degrees in a wide variety of industrial design disciplines, as well as visual and applied arts. Programs include Advertising, Graphic Design, Graduate Graphic Design and Graduate Media Design Practices. In addition to its top-ranked academic programs, the College also serves members of the Greater Los Angeles region through a highly regarded 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. www.artcenter.edu AUBURN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION AUBURN AL The Graphic Design Program at Auburn University prepares students to practice visual communication in a competitive global environment. Auburn’s nationally regarded BFA is NASAD accredited and concentrates on interactive design and mobile design, user experience design, strategic branding, typography, publication design, packaging, illustration and image-making, and fine arts.

Students receive hands-on design instruction in a professional studio environment with a strong sense of community among students and faculty. Courses emphasize a systemic approach to design by incorporating cross-disciplinary collaborations and train students to become versatile designers and art directors.

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a strong portfolio of work as a result of their overall experience and education. cadc.auburn.edu/graphicdesign BALL STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART MUNCIE IN Founded in 1918, Ball State University is a research-intensive, residential university in Muncie IN. The art-making facilities in the School of Art at Ball State are competitive with the best in the country, and faculty and staff are active nationally and internationally as artists, creators, scholars and designers. With roughly 600 students, our NASAD accredited programs (BA, BS, BFA, MFA) cover a broad range of opportunities, including Visual Communication (Graphic Design), Animation, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Metals, Intermedia, Graphic Arts Management, Art History, and Art Education. In our Visual Communication BFA students receive a rigorous interdisciplinary education focused on cultural awareness and real-world work expectations. 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 CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS (CCA) OAKLAND CA Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) educates students to shape culture and society through the practice and critical study of art, architecture, design, and writing. Benefitting from its San Francisco Bay Area location, the college prepares students for lifelong creative work by cultivating innovation, community engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

CCA offers a rich curriculum of 22 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs in art, architecture, design, and writing taught by a faculty of expert practitioners. Attracting promising students from across the nation and around the world, CCA is one of the 10 most diverse colleges in the US. Design at CCA is dedicated to conceptual exploration alongside practice-based problem solving.

We teach students to become leaders in the field by emphasizing collaborative studio work, creative risk-taking, and elegant design solutions that engage with pressing social issues. www.cca.edu CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS (CALARTS) VALENCIA CA CalArts is a highly regarded private art college near Los Angeles CA. The program in Graphic Design offers both a BFA and MFA degree, with courses in web and interface design; motion graphics; print and publication design; branding, identity, and type design; as well as in design history and education. The curriculum emphasizes both practical and conceptual skills. Throughout its history, the graphic design program has been home to prestigious design educators and has produced influential graduates, garnering a reputation for boundary-pushing visual experimentation and academic rigor. Students create a body of work that is uniquely theirs, preparing them to carve an independent path into design practice. calarts.edu

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CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DESIGN PITTSBURGH PA Carnegie Mellon’s School of Design is one of the oldest and most respected programs, with a rich history in Product Design, Communication Design, Interaction and Service Design. It is one of the only leading programs to offer design degrees at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels within a multi-disciplinary, multicultural research university. Graduates are employed by Whirlpool, Volkswagen/Audi, Motorola, Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Skype, Pinterest, IDEO, R/GA, Isobar, the Mayo Clinic, and the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, to name a few. design.cmu.edu COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES (CCS) DETROIT MI Located in the heart of Detroit and integrated into its cultural life, CCS educates artists and designers to be leaders in the creative professions. A private, fully accredited college, the school enrolls more than 1,400 students pursuing BFA and MFA degrees. It also offers non-credit courses through its Continuing and Precollege Studies programs and opportunities for youth through its Community Arts Partnerships programs. Graphic design studies strengthen students’ design and research skills, and develop their ability to use a variety of media in creating engaging communications. The program focuses on design planning/strategy, branding systems, interaction design, motion graphics design, publication design, environmental design, advertising design and experience design. collegeforcreativestudies.edu THE COOPER UNION SCHOOL OF ART NEW YORK NY The School of Art at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has a mission to educate artists in the broadest sense, both as creative practitioners engaged with a wide range of disciplines in the visual arts and as enlightened citizens of the world who are prepared to question and transform society.

The program is structured around an integrated curriculum that fosters connections between disciplines, as well as between traditional and new media. The Foundation Program consists of a series of prerequisite courses taken during the first year and is intended to prepare students for studies in all of the disciplines offered. Following the completion of the Foundation Program, disciplines offered are graphic design, drawing, film and video, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Students may choose to focus their work in one or more areas of specialization and are encouraged to follow an integrated approach. The graphic design curriculum includes courses on typography, web design, game design, information design, motion graphics and more. cooper.edu/art

and live on the landmark Saarinen-designed campus, which features private studios, state-of-the art workshops, a renowned Art Museum, and 300 acres of forests, lakes, and streams, all a short drive from Detroit. The focus at Cranbrook is on studio practice in one of ten disciplines: Architecture, 2D and 3D Design, Ceramics, Fiber, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture. The program is anchored by celebrated Artists-and Designers-in-Residence, one for each discipline, all of whom live and practice on campus alongside our students. www.cranbrookart.edu DEPAUL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND DIGITAL MEDIA CHICAGO IL DePaul University’s BFA in Graphic Design prepares students to communicate to diverse audiences through a wide range of design practices, integrating emerging media and contemporary technologies including typography, digital/interaction design, branding, illustration, motion graphics, package design, programming, and digital fabrication. Chicago’s vibrant design community provides an array of opportunities for collaboration, networking, and professional internships, which are also supported by our Design Internship Program. Our award-winning faculty oversee a host of initiatives, design labs, and research programs that foster student learning, engagement, and community. And students lead their own initiatives as well, including our AIGA student chapter, maker space and digital fabrication studio. Design-related study abroad programs in Japan and Scandinavia provide our students with a global context for their practice. www.cdm.depaul.edu DREXEL UNIVERSITY WESTPHAL COLLEGE OF MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN PHILADELPHIA PA Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design offers seventeen undergraduate programs, nine graduate degree programs, and one PhD program, all of which are predominantly studio based. The College maintains an award-winning faculty of industry practitioners who emphasize the use of the latest technologies. The Graphic Design program prepares students to inform, persuade and entertain through the creative use of word and image, offering a balance of traditional and technical artistic studies. Graphic Design students learn to conceptualize, design and produce visual communication in books, magazines, posters, ads, packaging, websites, interactive media, information systems, exhibition design, motion and many other forms of media.

Students use this work to develop an expansive portfolio, which, along with six-month co-op experiences, prepares them for successful employment after graduation. www.drexel.edu/westphal/undergraduate/vscm

CRANBROOK ACADEMY OF ART BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NEW YORK NY

Cranbrook Academy of Art is the nation’s leading graduate-only program in architecture, design and fine art including, of course, graphic design. Each year, just 75 students are invited to study

The Communication Design Pathways Department’s mission is coupled with that of the School of Art and Design to educate the next generation of creative, socially-responsible, and globally-

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HIGHEST HONORS | 2020 TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS relevant professionals able to succeed in the broad spectrum of art and design fields. The department challenges students to create new and valuable ideas through innovation, collaboration, and experimentation. Within the Department, the Graphic Design BFA is an intensive, professionally oriented course of study.

Courses are taught by working design professionals, industry leaders and members of the ADC, TDC, AIGA, and SPD. Study abroad, internship and networking opportunities along with the senior thesis project and a juried design exhibition develop a wellrounded designer with a strong portfolio. Marianne Klimchuk is Communications Design Pathway Chair. www.fitnyc.edu/communication-design GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES WASHINGTON DC Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS) has introduced an online Masters in Design Management & Communications to its award-winning portfolio of professional communications programs. The program welcomes students across a broad spectrum of disciplines — from graphic designers to analytical problem-solvers — with the goal of exploring a holistic approach to design management. Led by faculty who are both industry experts and seasoned academics, the program’s rigorous courses provide students with a rich and relevant learning environment. Students graduate with not only a well-rounded understanding of the challenges of the design process, but also the confidence to lead. The program’s focus on design thinking methodology extends beyond the world of graphic or web design and into a comprehensive practice of iteration, brainstorming, and problem-solving that is as applicable at the drafting table as it is in the boardroom. Leveraging SCS’s existing wellspring of expertise in professional communications, the Master’s in Design Management & Communications benefits from the strength of sister programs in Public Relations & Corporate Communications, Journalism, Global Strategic Communications, and Integrated Marketing Communications. www.scs.georgetown.edu HOWARD UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ART WASHINGTON DC Howard is a leading research university based in Washington DC. Guided by an extraordinary cadre of faculty, students are immersed in cutting-edge scholarship and innovation. The Department of Art is committed to graduating socially conscious professional artists/designers and scholars. Empowered by their knowledge of the arts, humanities, sciences and digital technologies, graduates are prepared to serve society on a local, national, and global level. The primary goal is to present a multifaceted educational program that distinguishes itself as “unique and advantaged” by offering a professional visual arts degree program enriched by academic support from University-wide departments. Emphasis is placed upon creative instruction from a multicultural perspective and recognition of the dynamic reciprocity of art and life.

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and competencies in visual communication through cross-curricular experiences in the areas of 2D, 3D, print, digital, motion, and interactive design. www.art.howard.edu JEFFERSON GRAPHIC DESIGN COMMUNICATION PHILADELPHIA PA The mission of the Graphic Design Communication program at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is to cultivate design strategists with an innovative spirit and superior critical thinking skills applicable to a diversity of human needs. Consistent with Jefferson’s overall mission to provide professional training with a rigorous Liberal Arts and Business core, the Graphic Design Communication curriculum fosters an appreciation for design as a cultural craft with a relevant historical background and a rapidly evolving future that includes multiple disciplines. The program seeks to develop students who can contribute intelligently and responsibly at a global level to further the common good. The program is conceptually-based as we firmly believe that a designers’ highest value is to be able to generate ideas — that a designers’ intellectual property is his/her creative capital. The curriculum embraces design thinking and strategic planning as a powerful strategic tool to be used to help solve problems in society and business. Student work is regularly recognized regularly recognized by competitions, exhibitions and publications. www.jefferson.edu KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE (KCAI) GRAPHIC DESIGN KANSAS CITY MO The Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) is a college of art and design awarding the B.F.A. degree in 13 majors. The school recruits top talent from across the country and equips them with a versatile skill set and the fearlessness to pursue their craft. KCAI’s Graphic Design department takes a wide-ranging view of the possibilities for visual communication, introducing students to the principles of print, interaction, motion, environment, experience, information, and advocacy. The approach to design problems can best be described as exploratory, systematic, and transmedia. KCAI recognizes the complexity of contemporary design and seeks to foster critical and surprising responses through a rigorous process of research, thinking, form-making, and connection to various external communities. www.kcai-graphicdesign.com KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN KENNESAW GA Graphic Communications, with more than 200 majors, is the largest program in the College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University. This vigorous, progressive program supports students in advancing their technical and creative skills while visual literacy and technology serve as the foundation. Students embody competencies and relevance for a multicultural, global marketplace. The School of Art and Design (SOAAD) offers students challenging and exciting degrees including the BFA in Art, the BFA in Digital Animation, the BS in Art Education, the BA in Art History

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and the BAT degree in Apparel Textiles Technology. SOAAD and the City of Atlanta are a powerful combination providing education and networking opportunities that launch careers into both the local and international creative industry. SOAAD is accredited

by NASAD. arts.kennesaw.edu/visual-arts MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART (MICA) BALTIMORE MD MICA envisions a just, sustainable, and joyful world activated and enriched by designers who are valued for their leadership and imagination. MICA officials state: “Our program empowers students to make the world they imagine through a sequence of required courses and broad-ranging electives. We see graphic design as a comprehensive activity of visual problem solving in commercial, social, public, and political spheres. Designers forge creative, purposeful lives and careers in a diverse and changing world. Graphic Design graduates shape culture, flourish through collaboration, embrace difference and champion equity, and invent through thoughtful disruption. Graphic Designers strive for excellence and rigor, act with intent and critical appraisal, and exemplify resilience, passion, and conviction.” www.mica.edu MIAMI AD SCHOOL @ PORTFOLIO CENTER ATLANTA GA Miami Ad School @ Portfolio Center is a graduate-level design and advertising school whose mission is to prepare students for creative practice and leadership. Believing in the importance of ideas and innovation, students learn to render content with real meaning and to create fresh solutions which contribute to our culture. Students use new and emerging media as well as traditional media to communicate. The Center offers full time, intensive, two-year programs; students graduate with a certificate in Design, Art Direction, Copywriting. Additionally, through a collaboration with Furman University, it offers a Master of Arts in Strategic Design (MA-SDG); and bootcamps in Social Media and Strategic Planning. Miami Ad School @ Portfolio Center is a member of Miami Ad School’s global network of 15 schools. www.portfoliocenter.edu NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CHICAGO IL The nationally renowned Northwestern University School of Professional Studies has an extensive offering of online master’s degrees and certificate programs, and this includes an online Master of Science in Information Design and Strategy (IDS). The IDS program teaches students how to translate information and data into meaningful visual forms, narratives and interfaces. This interdisciplinary program prepares students to step into a crossfunctional or leadership role by developing a deep and holistic understanding of today’s sophisticated digital media. The program is particularly useful for people in creative fields who want a stronger grounding in business strategy, so that they can expand their career opportunities and make a larger impact on their or-

ganizations. The IDS program was developed in consultation with industry leaders; it is a part-time and completely online degree. sps.northwestern.edu/info/information-design.php OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN LOS ANGELES CA Established in 1918, Otis College of Art and Design was the first independent professional school of art in Los Angeles and has become a national leader in art and design education. The BFA Communications Arts program includes areas of emphasis in Graphic Design and Illustration. Graphic design students research and conceive projects that combine images and typography to convey specific ideas. Illustration students develop strong personal style and image-making skills in a variety of media. The MFA Graphic Design program is a 14-month, LA-based, student, faculty, and research collective of designers investigating the issues of our day. Otis Alumni and faculty are Fulbright, MacArthur, and Guggenheim grant recipients, Academy Award recipients, legendary costume designers, leaders of contemporary art movements, entrepreneurs, and designers at Apple, Abercrombie & Fitch, Pixar, DreamWorks, Mattel, Nike, and Disney, among others. Otis College is also home to the influential Otis Report on the Creative Economy, which chronicles the power and reach of creative industries in California and its regions. www.otis.edu PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN, THE NEW SCHOOL NEW YORK NY Based in New York but active around the world, The New School's Parsons School of Design offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the full spectrum of design disciplines. Parsons’ five schools, which encompass 32 rigorous undergraduate, associates and graduate degree programs, offer options for both focused training and interdisciplinary study. The School of Art, Media, and Technology embodies the frisson between art and design, with programs in Communication Design, Data Visualization, Design and Technology, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography. An AAS in Graphic Design goes beyond basic technical knowledge to provide a more complete design education for those wishing to change their careers or build their portfolio. The program investigates up-to-the-minute tools and trends of the trade, including web design, while providing a solid foundation in traditional practices and concepts. www.newschool.edu/parsons PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN (PCA&D) LANCASTER PA PCAD, a fully accredited art college in Lancaster PA, believes graphic design provides a means to communicate powerfully and effectively through images and typography. In the graphic design program, students focus on demanding conceptual and technical courses, enhanced by gradual involvement with clients. Benefiting from a curriculum informed by PCA&D’s over-arching education philosophy “Communications as Currency,” students experience how the creative process involves collaborating with other designers, photographers, digital artists, and illustrators to meet the G D U S A 31

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HIGHEST HONORS | 2020 TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS needs of a client. All faculty are freelance or full-time designers.

Selected designs enhance students’ portfolios with professional work before they graduate, and the required senior internship is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate skills to potential employers. The senior year culminates with the final portfolio and senior exhibition, honing presentation skills. PCA&D’s graphic design BFA program is structured to prepare students to work successfully in this highly competitive field. www.pcad.edu PRATT INSTITUTE BROOKLYN NY Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is a global leader in higher education dedicated to preparing undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in art, design, architecture, information, and liberal arts and sciences. Located in a cultural hub, with historic campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Pratt is a living lab of craft and creativity with an esteemed faculty of accomplished professionals and scholars. The Institute has Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in communications design, which are part of Pratt’s School of Design. The Undergraduate Communications Design department offers concentrations in illustration, advertising art direction, and graphic design, and teaches students to craft the strongest and most impactful communications possible by being creative problem solvers and elegant image-makers. Pratt’s Graduate Communications Design department educates graphic and package designers, and offers an MFA in communications design and MS in package design degree programs. Both programs provide students with the opportunity to develop and refine their design process, design voice, and creative skills, preparing them for leadership positions in their field. www.pratt.edu PRATTMWP COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN UTICA NY PrattMWP students spend their years immersed in, not one, but two strikingly different environments with lively art cultures.

Students who select this route complete the first two years of their program on the Utica campus in upstate New York, and are then guaranteed a seamless relocation to Pratt’s main Brooklyn campus at the beginning of their junior year. The PrattMWP campus allows students to achieve the prestige and benefits of a Pratt art education at a location that develops their confidence, individual voice and insights. PrattMWP shares its campus with the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, which offers collections, exhibits, classes and events that attract artists and art enthusiasts worldwide. Majors are offered in Fine Arts, Communications Design, Art Education, and Photography. Communications Design students have recently been recognized by GDUSA, PRINT, Creative Quarterly, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, United States Mint, and the British Journal of Aesthetics. www.mwpai.edu

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN (RISD) PROVIDENCE RI Graphic Design at RISD provides a comprehensive education that pushes on the boundaries of the discipline. Students learn how to communicate ideas visually, play with the tools of the field, frame points of view and messages, build community and embrace a fluid, networked culture. Faculty support these explorations and encourage ambitious ideas along with a mastery of traditional practice. risd.edu 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 private, not-for-profit fully accredited college offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in twelve disciplines and the Bachelor of Arts in two.

The College and its 1,400 students benefit from an award-winning faculty, cutting-edge technology, and a supportive creative community. The rigorous curriculum employs the studio model of teaching and immediately engages students through a comprehensive, first-year program that is both specific to the major of study and focused on the liberal arts. The Ringling College teaching model ultimately shapes students into highly employable and globally aware artists and designers. www.ringling.edu SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (SCAD) SAVANNAH GA The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 academic degree programs in more than 40 majors across its locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France; and online via SCAD eLearning. The innovative SCAD graphic design curriculum is rooted in creative processes, problem-solving methodologies, and visualization concepts designed to connect users to brands. Each year, SCAD graphic design students earn illustrious accolades, including Applied Arts Student Awards, GDUSA, and International Design Awards. In 2018, the prestigious Red Dot Design Rankings placed SCAD as the No. 1 university in the U.S. and in the top two universities in the Americas and Europe. 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. Career preparation is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. scad.edu or dgreenhi@scad.edu SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC) CHICAGO IL A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, SAIC offers nationally accredited undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to students from around the globe.

An historically significant accredited independent school of art and

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design, located in one of the greatest American cities, its accolades are many, including recognition by Columbia University’s National Arts Journalism survey, as “the most influential art college in the United States.” SAIC has an educational philosophy built upon an interdisciplinary approach to art and design, giving students opportunities to develop their creative and critical abilities, while working with renowned faculty who include many of the leading practitioners in their fields. www.saic.edu

cross-media partnerships, workshops and collaboration. 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, US State Department, and their own startup businesses. The program offers both a BS in Graphic Design and an MS in Multimedia, Photography, and Design degrees. newhouse.syr.edu/vis

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS (SVA) NEW YORK NY

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DESIGN SYRACUSE NY

School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for more than six decades.

With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprised of more than 6,000 students at its Manhattan campus and 35,000 alumni in 100 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. SVA's BFA Design program focuses on teaching visual communication problem solving, extending students' practices beyond conventional graphic design with coursework in 3D design, interactive design and motion graphics.

The College's MFA Design program, founded in 1998, aims to provide students with the tools, inspiration and experience that prepares them for careers in which they succeed as individual and collaborative authors and entrepreneurs. www.sva.edu

The School of Design is an inquisitive community of students and faculty that addresses firsthand the issues of the world around it. It takes pride in its professionally oriented programs, many of which have a long history at Syracuse University. Concern for sustainable design practices, social issues, and excellence in professional practice forms the core of the programs. The first-year experience is a prerequisite for each of the undergraduate degrees in the school, providing a focused, design-studio-based experience critical to the development of a solid understanding of the fundamental elements of the design disciplines. School of Design faculty are active professionals who practice in their fields while they teach. The school maintains a special relationship with the Syracuse community through the activities of various student groups (including chapters of professional design organizations) that continually work on projects with not-for-profit agencies as well as funded research design collaborations. vpa.syr.edu/academics/design

SHILLINGTON NEW YORK NY Shillington is a global design school created by today’s professionals to help students upskill and change careers. With campuses in New York, London, Manchester, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – the fast-paced, intensive course teaches the skills required to succeed as a designer. The innovative curriculum encourages experimentation, creative thinking and problem solving – all linked to real-world design briefs. Shillington treats students as designers from day one, covering design principles, color theory and typography basics. Shillington students graduate with a professional design portfolio and industry-relevant skills, going on to work for top creative studios, big brands or launching their own businesses – all within 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. shillingtoneducation.com 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 humancentered design to create smart, compelling, innovative solutions in print and pixels, including motion, UI/UX, augmented reality, virtual reality, brand identity, product packaging, typography and publication design. The Visual Communications department values

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN SAN MARCOS TX The Communication Design Program is one of the largest public programs in the country and considered to be one of the best within the Southwest United States. The goal of the program is to create a stimulating learning environment for students where they can pursue their specific interests within these areas of professional study: graphic design, art direction, and interactive media. In addition to the general course work, Communication Design students are encouraged to participate in local, regional, national and international design competitions, serve as an intern to a professional practice, join Communication Design student organizations, and attend visiting professional lectures and exhibitions. Communication Design students have received recognition in many prestigious design journals by having their work published in CMYK, Step Inside Design, Graphis New Talent Annual, and PRINT. Students have also received recognition in national, regional, and local competitions such as: The One Show, American Advertising Federation Awards, National DSVC Student Show, Creative Summit, Art Director's Club of Houston, Austin Addy Awards, and San Antonio Addy Awards. www.finearts.txstate.edu/Art

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HIGHEST HONORS | 2020 TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS THE MODERN COLLEGE OF DESIGN KETTERING OH The Modern College of Design is a nationally recognized graphic design college in Ohio. Founded in 1983, the college has a strong reputation for educating designers who are not only creative problem solvers but also are prepared for the unique demands of the industry. Students study graphic design, web design, UI/UX, illustration, photography, video, motion design, and marketing.

They complete internships at agencies across the country and have been recognized nationally for their work. The Modern is known for transforming students into confident leaders in design by giving exceptional care to their students, having small class sizes, faculty who continually adjust the curriculum to stay current with market trends as well as advancements in technology. The college now offers a Bachelor of Arts in Design Leadership program. This unique program elevates students’ design skills and builds their experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, and strategy, positioning them to lead the future of design. www.themodern.edu THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE, ART & PLANNING CINCINNATI OH The Myron E. Ullman School of Design Communication Design Program empowers students with a core of knowledge that provides a solid educational base. This core is a series of sequential design studios and a world-class professional practice (co-op) program that help students develop critical and visual thinking along with essential design processes. Students also have opportunities to further develop in specific areas of interest (including graphic design, interaction design and motion design). DAAP students are prepared to be skilled professionals who can apply work in local and global markets while respecting the diversity of the human community. The School of Design is innovative in teaching and in transforming the design disciplines by infusing learning with the newest design thinking methods and technologies. Through inspired interdisciplinary projects and solid corporate partnerships, the school is devoted to furthering its role as a leading design institution. www.daap.uc.edu TEMPLE UNIVERSITY TYLER SCHOOL OF ART + ARCHITECTURE PHILADELPHIA PA Located in Philadelphia, the Tyler School of Art + Architecture’s Graphic & Interactive Design Department offers a rigorous and respected BFA and MFA programs in graphic design. Students are mentored by faculty members who understand the design profession’s exacting standards, are committed to the growth of each student, and are invested in their post-Tyler outcomes. Core pillars of the program include authorship, entrepreneurship and design for social justice. Tyler students are taught a conceptual approach to the design process — they develop skills in research, imagemaking, typography and visual storytelling and they learn to work with information and content, creating digital systems and narratives across new and emerging technologies. The result is that

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student work is frequently featured in national and international design competitions and publications, and graduates are employed by influential studios and agencies nationally and world-wide.

Based at Temple University, Tyler students take advantage of a vibrant campus with more than 300 academic programs and the resources of a city with a reputation as one of the world’s leading (and most affordable) art centers. Students attend lectures and exhibitions at museums and galleries, participate in community art projects and earn high-profile internships. tyler.temple.edu/programs/graphic-interactive-design UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF DESIGN EDMOND OK The School of Design at the University of Central Oklahoma places excellence at the center of our program. School officials state: “We are methodical in planning, rigorous in execution, enthusiastic in the face of challenges, and persistent in the singular goal of creating excellence in design education. UCO Design students, alumni, and faculty have been recognized for their excellence on the local, regional, and national stage. Since 2011, our students have won more than 1,061 awards from the American Advertising Awards, AIGA Flux, Print, HOW, CA, Society of Illustrators West, Society of Illustrators East, the RSA Design Awards, and GDUSA. The School of Design operates two semi-professional design studios: ClockTower Studio and InkTank Studio. Here students learn to be change-makers and social innovators while engaged in real-world work experience outside the typical design classroom.

The School of Design is deeply committed to the university mission, which states we exist to help students learn by providing transformative education experiences so that they may become productive, creative, ethical, and engaged citizens and leaders serving our global community.” www.uco.edu/cfad/academics/design UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS (UARTS) PHILADELPHIA PA University of the Arts’ mission is simple: to advance human creativity. Established in 1876, UArts believes creativity is the most essential skill for success in today’s society and has educated generations of groundbreaking artists, performers, designers and creative leaders for more than 141 years. 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. UArts students collaborate with other programs at the University and with Philadelphia designers, artists, and organizations, and experiment with the tools and technologies available in the University’s new Makerspace and Center for Immersive Media. UArts graphic design students obtain real-world experience through internships and become fluent in many areas of practice, then lean towards areas of expertise. This combination of versatility and specificity serves them well as they step out into the post-grad job market; many begin working as professionals at local design firms during their junior and senior years. www.uarts.edu

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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN STAMPS SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN ANN ARBOR MI Fueled by the scholarship, research, and resources of a tier-one research university, the Stamps School of Art & Design provides a unique approach to transdisciplinary, inquiry-led design practice.

Our graduate and undergraduate students enjoy a supportive, curiosity-filled culture of makers and scholars seeking to activate their creative practice as an engine for cultural change and innovation. The school offers undergraduate degrees in art and design and two graduate level degrees: an MFA in Art and an MDes in Integrative Design. Called “one of the best integrations of design approaches in an MDes program [...] anywhere in North America”

by Peter Jones, author of Design for Care: Innovating Healthcare Experience, the Stamps MDes is a collaborative, project-based, two-year program undertaken in deep partnership with industry and non-profit partners. At Stamps, Integrative Design is not locked into one disciplinary design strategy. Instead, Stamps students are called upon to be adaptive, utilizing multiple tactics as the project or problem requires. www.stamps.umich.edu VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS (VCFA) MONTPELIER VT The MFA in Graphic Design at Vermont College of Fine Arts is a trailblazing low-residency program built around students’ particular interests, values, and goals. Students join the faculty in continuously rethinking graphic design by considering the role of design in the larger culture, the relationships between designers and their work, and the nature of education in design. Both the two-year and three-year track offerings combine two on-campus residencies per year, with six-month semesters of faculty mentorship and independent study. Students, faculty, and guest designers take part in a weeklong residency on the historic campus in Montpelier VT 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, 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 COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY (VCU) ROBERTSON SCHOOL OF MEDIA & CULTURE RICHMOND VA The VCU Advertising program is centered on professional practice, studio intensive coursework and experimental collaboration in education. Our coursework focuses on smart thinking and rigorous practice in creative and strategic advertising. In our creative courses, students learn how to create and execute big ideas through the crafts of art direction, copywriting, design and storytelling. These classes emphasize the attributes and transferable skills necessary to succeed in advertising and media communications. robertson.vcu.edu

VIRGINIA TECH SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS BLACKSBURG VA Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing students to be leaders and problem-solvers. As a leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 34,000 students and manages a research portfolio of more than $502 million. Through experiential learning, future-focused research, and an inclusive, spirited culture, Virginia Tech strives to accomplish the charge of its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). The Graphic Design program prepares students for a career in design by focusing on conceptual thinking, semiotics, and problem-solving tactics. The program demands individual creativity, teamwork skills and adaptability while preparing students to enter the job market with practical experience and a full, professionally reviewed portfolio. Graduates work in app design, editorial design, product and packaging design, web and interaction design, advertising and other related fields. www.sova.vt.edu WOODBURY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDIA, CULTURE & DESIGN LOS ANGELES CA Founded in 1884, Woodbury University is a private non-profit institution. The BFA in Graphic Design is a professional degree that is included in the University’s accreditation by NASAD. Woodbury students consistently win awards, landing more than 50 since 2009. Students have achieved recognition in communication design, entertainment design, web, advertising, packaging, photography, logo design and environmental graphics.

They learn the art of visual communication through the study of design, aesthetics, and media. In the senior year, they can focus their creative energy by customizing their studies in entertainment, motion, advertising, publication, or environmental graphics.

Woodbury’s Los Angeles location, in the heart of the media capital, offers numerous internship opportunities at companies including Disney Imagineering, Universal Studios, The WB Television Network, MTV Networks, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Bros, Mattel, and The Getty. www.mcd.woodbury.edu YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART NEW HAVEN CT This highly selective MFA program accepts up to ten students each year, and up to seven students for a preliminary year program.

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

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS PACKAGING, POP + RETAIL GRAPHICS SPONSORED BY NEENAH PACKAGING

Even in the best of times, makers, marketers and sellers are challenged as never before to tell their story and close the deal. Think distraction, fragmentation, information overload, media clutter, global competition, economic dislocation, and retail disruption. Package design and related disciplines are increasingly the difference makers in communicating the message, advancing the brand, and influencing the purchasing decision. The outstanding work showcased here — from 200 elite designers and producers — attests to the reality that is 2020.

Our annual competition celebrates beauty and style, of course, but even more important, the power of deliberate design to forge an emotional link with the buyer at the moment of truth.

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FIRMS REPRESENTED 3M Design

80, 88

Distant Lands Coffee Inhouse Design 48

80east Design

100

Drexel University, Westphal College

120, 121

21-13 Impact Graphics

101

Dupuis Group

48, 49, 75

ABKCO Music & Records

86

Electro Creative Workshop,

Affinity Creative Group

45, 72

The Clorox Company

49, 88

Amazon

106

Elevate Healthcare

101

Amy’s Kitchen In-house Design Team 45

Elevation

49, 50

Andon Guenther Design, LLC

82, 103

Eleven

75, 82

Arithmetic

100

Ellen Bruss Design

50

Art Center College of Design

118

Elmwood New York

43

Aslan Graphics

42

Equity Creative

51

Asurion Creative Solutions

114, 117

FEKKAI Product Design Team

43, 105

Fetzer InHouse Creative

75, 88

Auburn University, School of Industrial + Graphic Design

118, 119, 120

FORCEpkg

51, 82

Austin Moore Design

101

FutureBrand

44, 51

Barnett Design, Inc.

45

Gauger + Associates

52, 76

Bartlett Brands

42

Gil Acosta Creative

52

BexBrands

42, 46

Haberman

52

Bonavita Design LLC

72

Hughes BrandMix

53, 76

BookMarc Creative

46

Hybrid3 a design studio

76

Boxer Brand Design

46

id8

53, 83, 100

BOXWOOD

72

Initial Here Creative Services

89

BRIGADE

73

Integrated Printing & Graphics

103

Carpenter Creative

73

Invok Brands

53, 54, 76

Cases By Source, Inc.

73, 80

Ionic Communications Group

89, 100

CBX

46, 47, 98

Isometric Studio

114

CCI Health & Wellness Services

110

Jon Cisler Design

76

Central Garden & Pet Creative

98

Judy Olsen Design

77

CF Napa Brand Design

73, 74

Karen Watkins Design

83

Chase Design Group

74

Kennesaw State University,

Cohere

47

School of Art & Design

121, 122, 123

COHO Creative

42, 74, 88, 106

Kick

54

Conair Corporation

43, 103, 110

Kutztown University

123

Cyber Graphics

47

LAM Design

54, 80

Daymon Creative Services

106, 107, 108

Laxalt & McIver

77

Levitskie Creative

55

Dell Technologies, Experience Innovation Group

80, 105

Liska + Associates

101

DES!GNOLOGY, LTD

48

Little Big Brands

55, 83, 84

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Mark Oliver Inc.

55

Sally Morrow Creative

Mark Topczewski Creative, LLC

98

Savannah College of Art and Design

Marks Design

108, 109

(SCAD)

125, 126, 127

Marvin

89

Seventh Generation Creative Team

97

Mass Appeal Agency

84

Sharon and Guy

86

Mattel, Inc.

92, 93, 94, 95

Shook Kelley

110

Meguiar’s Design Center

89, 90

SHUNG SHUNG

95, 102

Meyocks

109

Signal Theory

111, 113

Miskowski Design

86

SmashBrand

44, 98, 102

MJR Creative Group

56

Smith Design

44, 63, 91, 111

Neon Pig Creative

56, 102

SnapDragon

63

Soulo Communications

78

Southpaw Projects, LLC

87

Spark

63, 111

Nestlé Design Packaging Teams and Chase Design

56

Nestlé Design Packaging Teams

78, 110

and Sterling Brands

56

Spectrum Brands

91, 99

New Thought Digital Agency

77

Stacy Karzen LLC

63, 64

Nicholas McMillan

78

Stapley-Hildebrand

64, 84, 104

Nourison

81

Structural Graphics

104

Nuevo Studio

102

Swerve Inc.

64

Octavo Designs

57, 82

T.Barnes Graphics

78

Oliver, Inc.

81

Taco Bell Design

67, 96, 111, 112

One Zero Charlie

57, 84, 86, 90

Texas Christian University (TCU)

127

Pearlfisher

58

Thank God It's Monday (TGIM)

67, 79

The Biondo Group

67

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D)

123, 124

The Creative Pack

68

PepsiCo Design & Innovation

58, 59, 60, 61

The Goldstein Group

85

pfw design

61

Topco Creative Services

68, 97

Piaggio Fast Forward

81

Triad Design Group

79

Pig Pen Studios

61, 62

Tru Fuel Real Good Beverage

Porchlight

62

Innovations Group LLC

44

Pratt Institute

124, 125

Truly Creative

85, 99

Red Paper Plane

104

Ultra Creative

68, 69

Richard Zeid Design

90

Viola Design

69

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation

91

Wallace Church & Co.

70, 79, 109

Rukket Sports LLC

95

Watermark Design

79

Rule29

62

William Fox Munroe (WFM)

70, 71

Sage College of Albany

125

Salisbury University

125

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RESPONSIBLE, SUSTAINABLE, AND UNFORGETTABLE A MESSAGE FROM NEENAH SPONSOR OF THE AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS

Studies have shown that 72% of consumers agree, packaging design can influence purchasing decisions.

Premium packaging has been and continues to be one of the

Duncan continues, “We are seeing many brands jump on the

most effective strategies for creating first-time sales and,

anti-plastic mega trend, pushing many to think that paper is

ultimately, brand loyalists. Forty percent of consumers claim

the solution. We wholly believe that paper is the solution.

they are more likely to buy from a company that provides pre-

Still, we also firmly believe it is essential when a brand spec-

mium packaging. Forty percent also claim that gift packaging

ifies paper or packaging, they specify a paper that has been

or branded packaging influences their perception of the retailer.

responsibly sourced. Packaging continues to evolve, and right

To the shopper, a package that has luxurious texture and uses

now, brands have an opportunity to show customers their

a solid colored paper or specialty print techniques is an indi-

environmental commitment by opting for paper-based alter-

cation of the quality of the product about to be unboxed.

natives to plastics. As an added benefit, brands making these changes are seeing a higher return on investment if they are

But beautiful packaging isn’t the only thing influencing pur-

acknowledged on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.”

chasing decisions. Shoppers are also looking for brands that align with sustainability and social causes. With more focus on

Many brands are making an eco-impact with their packaging

product and packaging waste and with the anti-plastic move-

by designing with sustainability in mind at the start. From the

ment in full swing, it’s increasingly important for brand owners

first concept, package design should take into consideration

to indicate their environmental stance through packaging. A

the environmental impact of all printing and finishing tech-

recent Nielsen study found that seventy two percent of Gen Z

niques. Brands should try to choose packaging that not only

and three out of four Millennials polled would pay more for a

accentuates the natural look and feel of products within, but

product with sustainable packaging. Forty-one percent of

supports a belief in naturalistic, holistic, and sustainable

Americans report that they have purchased a product in

choices. When it comes time to place an order, companies

the past year because it was associated with a social or

can request custom sheet sizes to minimize waste. Ultimately,

environmental cause.

brands that position their products using smart, subtle, sustainable packaging combined with clear, concise messaging

Kristen Duncan, Sustainability Manager for Neenah, says,

will win consumer trust, confidence, and loyalty.

“Brands are quickly becoming environmentally savvy, and that’s an excellent thing. However, brands need to own their

Brands searching for sustainable packaging options and

material supply chain rather than relying on printers and con-

folding board papers will be pleased to find Neenah’s offering

verters to make responsible choices for them. They need to

filled with color, texture, quality, strength, and sustainability.

take the lead in what they’re looking for, establish goals, and

Neenah is proud to be a partner in the sustainable creative

learn how to put their intentions in action. The more intimately

process, providing the products and services- the solutions- to

involved in the paper selection process they are, the better able

help bring packaging visions to life and transform eco-ideas

they will be to stick to what they specify for their packaging

into results.

needs. We work with many customers during the sourcing and selection process to provide environmental and sustainability data as it relates to our paper and packaging and educate them along the way.”

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Neenah is honored to once again celebrate the power of packaging, and those who are leading the way through the creative design showcased in this competition. Visit www.neenahpackaging.com for inspiration, information, and to order samples.

Milk Moon packaging features CLASSIC CREST® Papers, Natural White

For this over the top print promotion, “Those who print together, stay

in an Eggshell finish. Kati Forner, Creative Director and Founder of Kati

together,” Sami Christianson and Mark Whitely of Best Studio in

Forner Design in LA, “wanted the label to feel natural and tactile to play

Vancouver chose ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers because they “wanted to

off the organic design elements within the label.” The result? Packaging

create a package that was bright and fun.” To make it even more unique,

that invites engagement by teasing the senses.

they also designed a custom die for every piece.

Chris Hilbelink, Creative Director for Rishi Tea, knew they wanted an uncoated folding board for a more tactile packaging experience.

They chose NEENAH Folding Board, Bright White, in an Eggshell finish for packaging that is “rewarding on all sides” – from informative product messaging to charming illustration and details shown in embossing and foil.

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE

Design Firm: Aslan Graphics, San Francisco CA Client: In Fiore Title: Complexe De Fleur Packaging Designer: Dayala Levenson Paper: NEENAH® FOLDING BOARD Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Bartlett Brands, San Francisco CA Client: Crabtree & Evelyn Title: Crabtree & Evelyn Rebrand Creative Director: Rebecca Bartlett Art Director: Lauren Golik Designers: Carolina Pistone, Luisa Betancourt Writer: Kimberly Brizzolara

Design Firm: BexBrands, San Diego CA Client: Clutch Nails Title: Clutch Nails Rebrand Creative Directors: Becky Nelson Dahl, Jeremy Dahl Art Director: Molly Mann Production: Michael Thompson

Design Firm: COHO Creative, Cincinnati OH Client: Kimberly-Clark Title: La Vie Package Design Design Director: Monica Alexander Design Team: Jen Vorhees, Layne Rumpke, Shonda Leen, Katya Seitz, Emily Esterle Client Team: Marayia Lotts (Senior Design Manager, AFC), Jen Brock (Design Manager)

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Design Firm: Conair Corporation, Stamford CT Client: Conair Title: Frizz Free Line Creative Director: Tricia Brady Art Director: Mike Beck Photographer: Pete Pezzella Retoucher: John Marerro

Design Firm: Conair Corporation, Stamford CT Client: Conair Title: Frizz Defense Packaging Creative Director: Tricia Brady Art Director: Jennifer Parra Illustrator: Rongrong DeVoe Retouchers: Kati Sohl, Erik Schafer Photographers: Chris Hobson, Pete Pezzella

Design Firm: Elmwood New York, New York NY Client: BIC Title: Made for YOU

by BIC Creative Director: Meg Beckum Art Director: Amelia Cheung Designers: Dee Dalencour, Bruno Nesci, Mindy Gellman Director of Strategy: Camilla Crane

Design Firm: FEKKAI Product Design Team, New York NY Client: FEKKAI Professional Hair Care Line Package Design Engineer: Paula Galvao Director of Operations: Todd Brower

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE

Design Firm: FutureBrand, New York NY Client: Obagi Title: Obagi Clinical Package Design Creative Director: Rodrigo Palmieri Production: Kris Pelletier CCO: Daniel Andersson

Design Firm: SmashBrand, Boise ID Client: Hand of Glory Tattoo Studio, Inc. Title: Tekori Master Tattoo Kit Creative Director: Matt Beverly

Design Firm: Smith Design, Morristown NJ Client: Henkel Title: Dial Pure Moisture Packaging Design Creative Director: Glenn Hagen Art Directors: Jenna Smith, Tim Williams Designers: Gayle Sahler, Jamie Basille, Mike Doyle Production: Mark Errichetti

Design Firm: Tru Fuel Real Good Beverage Innovations Group LLC, Flushing NY Title: E’NE Fragrance Package Design Creative Director: Te-Sian, Shih Art Director: Te-Sian, Shih Designer: Te-Sian, Shih

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Design Firm: Affinity Creative Group, Mare Island CA Title: Coffee Fuels Creativity Designer: Affinity Creative Group Photography: Affinity Creative Group

Design Firm: Amy’s Kitchen In-house Design Team, Petaluma CA Title: Amy’s Globally Inspired Entrees Creative Director: Inez Timpe Designer: Nipon Moua Production: Becky Morgan Production Artists: Ken Dashner, Julie O’Connell

Design Firm: Barnett Design, Inc., Ramsey NJ Client: Tata Global Beverages Title: Early Riser Coffee Creative Director: Debra Barnett Sagurton Art Director: Jefferson Ramos Designers: Valerie Haymes, Tara Maratea

Design Firm: Barnett Design, Inc., Ramsey NJ Client: Tata Global Beverages Title: Good Earth Ayurveda Tea Creative Director: Debra Barnett Sagurton Art Director: Jefferson Ramos Designers: Valerie Haymes, Tara Maratea

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Design Firm: BexBrands, San Diego CA Client: Bumble Bee Seafoods Title: Bumble Bee Seafoods Rebrand Creative Directors: Jeremy Dahl, Becky Nelson Dahl Art Director: Molly Mann Designer: Aaron Bueg Production: Michael Thompson Photographer: Julia Stotz

Design Firm: BookMarc Creative, Pittsfield MA Client: Louisa Shafia-Feast Title: Persian Spice Kit Creative Director: Elizabeth DeMarco Designer: Elizabeth DeMarco Paper: CLASSIC® LABEL Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Boxer Brand Design, Chicago IL Client: McDonald’s Title: McCafé® Rebrand Creative Director: Diana Samper Art Director: Reneé Virgo Designer: Katia Ivanova Production: Meg Meyers

Design Firm: CBX, New York NY Client: Hormel Foods Title: Happy Little Plants

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Design Firm: CBX, New York NY Client: Kemps Title: Live Real Farms Dairy & Almond Milk

Design Firm: CBX, New York NY Client: Mott’s Title: Mott’s Pouch Pals

Design Firm: Cohere, Philadelphia PA Client: HipCityVeg Title: Nostalgic Fast Food Packaging Creative Director: Dylan Garner Designers: Randi Bellamy, Tabitha Ahnert

Design Firm: Cyber Graphics, Germantown TN Client: Old Waverly Golf Club Title: Golf Stix Packaging Creative Director: John Davis Designer: George Cathay

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Design Firm: DES!GNOLOGY, LTD, Coatesville PA Client: Presty Food Title: Presty! Plate Ready Meals Kid Range Creative Director: Casey DeCarlo Designer: DES!GNOLOGY, LTD Creative Director of Adaptation: Mallory Mupert Director of Client Services: Steve Beckman

Design Firm: DES!GNOLOGY, LTD, Coatesville PA Client: Presty Food Title: Presty! Plate Ready Meals Redesign Creative Director: Casey DeCarlo Designer: DES!GNOLOGY, LTD Creative Director of Adaptation: Mallory Mupert Director of Client Services: Steve Beckman

Design Firm: Distant Lands Coffee Inhouse Design, Renton WA Title: Java Trading Coffee Package Design Designer: Siv Lavell Production: Siv Lavell Contributor: Thabata Regiani

Design Firm: Dupuis Group, Chicago IL Client: Evans Food Group Title: PÖRQ Product and Package Development Creative Director: Ivana Nikolic Designer: Jeff Brush

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Design Firm: Dupuis Group, Chicago IL Client: NestlĂŠ Title: Goodbe Probiotic Granola & Yogurt Bar Package Design Creative Director: Lindsay Evans Designers: Hannah Rebernick, Sula Medovoy

Design Firm: DuPuis Group & Qualitat, Chicago IL Client: Meals De Colombia S.A.S. Title: Crem Helado Portfolio & Package Redesign Credits Creative Directors: Ivana Nikolic, Juan Pablo Anjel

Design Firm: Electro Creative Workshop, Oakland CA Client: Hidden Valley Ranch, The Clorox Company Title: Hidden Valley Ranch Brand Refresh & Line Extension Creative Director: Margie Drechsel Designers: Darrah Kimzey, Erika Krieger, Libby Muller, Jenny Oh Productions: Jody Dworzak, Tina Hernandez Production Artists: Barbara Kengott, Joe Scuderi

Design Firm: Elevation, Richmond VA Client: Sauer Brands, Inc. Title: Duke’s Southern Sauces Creative Director: Frank Gilliam Art Director: Frank Gilliam Designer: Frank Gilliam Production: Daniel Uhorchuck

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Design Firm: Elevation, Richmond VA Client: Sauer Brands, Inc. Title: Sauer’s Spices, Extracts and Flavorings Rebrand Creative Director: Frank Gilliam Art Director: Frank Gilliam Designer: Bryce Praught Production: Daniel Uhorchuck

Design Firm: Ellen Bruss Design, Denver CO Client: Hammonds Candy Title: Pantry Candy Tins Creative Director: Ellen Bruss Art Director: Ken Garcia Designer: Ben Wallace Production: Tiffany Gronski

Design Firm: Ellen Bruss Design, Denver CO Client: Temptee Foods Title: Johnson Chili Rebrand Creative Director: Ellen Bruss Art Director: Ken Garcia Designers: Rose Chenoweth, Nick Marranzino Production: Tiffany Gronski

Design Firm: Ellen Bruss Design, Denver CO Client: Hope Foods Title: Hope Nut Dip Creative Director: Ellen Bruss Art Director: Ken Garcia Designer: Louise King Production: Tiffany Gronski

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Design Firm: Equity Creative, Kenosha WI Client: Case IH Title: Case IH Branded Whitley Peanuts Art Director: John Kirchen Designer: John Kirchen Account Manager: Marty Fane

Design Firm: FORCEpkg, Lancaster PA Client: Fresh Solutions Network Title: Side Delights Gourmet Petite Potatoes Creative Director: Tom Newmaster Art Director: Brian Harper Designers: Stephanie Bennett, Maranda Bressi

Design Firm: FutureBrand, New York NY Client: Barilla Title: Vero Gusto Sauce

by Barilla Package Design Art Director: Paula Saito Production: Kris Pelletier CCO: Daniel Andersson

Design Firm: FutureBrand New York, New York NY Client: Sweet Loren’s Title: Sweet Loren’s Cookie Dough Designer: Paula Saito Chief Creative Officer: Daniel Andersson Production Director: Kris Pelletier

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Design Firm: Gauger + Associates, San Francisco CA Client: San-J Title: San-J Hoisin Sauce Creative Director: David Gauger Art Director: Lori Murphy Designer: Jenna Pile

Design Firm: Gauger + Associates, San Francisco CA Client: Rumiano Cheese Title: Rumiano Cheese Organic Blocks Creative Director: David Gauger Art Director: Isabelle Laporte

Design Firm: Gil Acosta Creative, San Lorenzo PR Client: Rovira Foods Title: Crispies Rovira Creative Director: Gil Acosta Art Director: Gil Acosta Photographer: Johnny de los Santos

Design Firm: Haberman, Minneapolis MN Client: Freak Flag Organics Title: Freak Flag Organics Brand and Package Design

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Design Firm: Hughes BrandMix, Norwalk CT Client: Mount Franklin Foods Title: NUBU Snacks Packaging Creative Director: Greg Martin Art Director: HBX Design Team

Design Firm: Hughes BrandMix, Norwalk CT Client: Lundberg Family Farms Title: Organic Rice Cakes Packaging Creative Director: Greg Martin Art Director: HBX Design Team

Design Firm: id8, Marietta GA Client: JuJu Beverage Title: Packaging Label Creative Director: Kriston Sellier Art Director: Julie Cofer Designer: Jess Gerjets Production: Ashley George Project Manager: Lindsay Pace

Design Firm: Invok Brands, New York NY Client: McCormick Canada, Tasty/Buzzfeed, Club House Title: Tasty Spice Kit Creative Director: Richard Shear Art Directors: Devon Luxmore-Rousset Designer: Steph Millar Production: Marianne Sciortino Strategy Director: Michael Azulay Account Director: Lauren McGee

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Design Firm: Invok Brands, New York NY Client: Ocean’s – Nestlé Canada Title: Tuna Pouches Creative Director: Richard Shear Art Directors: Devon Luxmore-Rousset Designer: Steph Millar Production: Tom Masters Strategy Director: Michael Azulay Account Director: Jenny Lyons

Design Firm: Invok Brands, New York NY Client: Anheuser-Busch InBev – Labatt’s Breweries Title: Accent Beer Package Design Creative Director: Richard Shear Art Directors: Devon Luxmore-Rousset Strategy Director: Michael Azulay Account Director: Lauren McGee

Design Firm: Kick, Minneapolis MN Client: Ten Finns Title: A2 Milk Packaging Creative Director: Stefan Hartung Designer: Emily Bartz

Design Firm: LAM Design, Pleasantville NY Client: Kraft Heinz Company Title: Bold Butcher Brand Invention & Package Design Program Designer: The LAM Team

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Design Firm: Levitskie Creative, Hackettstown NJ Client: Rudolph Foods Company Title: Pepe’s Churros Package Design Designers: Kristin Levitskie, Susie Edwards Illustrator: Denise Haley

Design Firm: Little Big Brands, White Plains NY Client: Simply 7 Snacks Title: Simply 7 Packaging Creative Director: Richard Palmer Designer: Emily White Associate Creative Director: Carlo DiRusso Account Director: Karla Finan

Design Firm: Mark Oliver Inc., Solvang CA Client: CleanFish, LLC Title: CleanFish Organic Shrimp Creative Director: Mark Oliver Art Director: Mark Oliver Lettering: Iskara Johnson

Design Firm: Mark Oliver Inc., Solvang CA Client: Clean Foods LLC Title: CafĂŠ Altura Coffee Creative Director: Mark Oliver Art Director: Mark Oliver Designer: Patty Devlin-Driskel Illustration: Jeremy Sancha

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Design Firm: MJR Creative Group, Fresno CA Client: Valley Fig Growers Title: Orchard Choice Packaging Creative Director: Brian Moore Designer: Brian Moore Photographer: Nico Dondlinger

Design Firm: Neon Pig Creative, Colorado Springs CO Client: Sasquatch Cookies Title: Sasquatch Cookie Labels Creative Director: Laura Schnarr Production: Robert Ladefoged Copywriters: Colin Christie, Brooke Orist

Design Firm: Nestlé Design Packaging Teams | Chase Design LA, Arlington VA Client: Nestlé USA Title: Nesquik Redesign

Design Firm: Nestlé Design Packaging Teams | Sterling Brands, Arlington VA Title: Starbucks Creamers Design

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Design Firm: Octavo Designs, Frederick MD Client: Firefly Farms Title: Goat Cheese Labels Creative Director: Sue Hough Designer: Katie Lamb

Design Firm: Octavo Designs, Frederick MD Client: Andy Factory Title: Uncle Dell’s Mambo Sauce Creative Director: Sue Hough Designer: Lucas Badger Printer: LabelAid

Design Firm: One Zero Charlie, Woodstock IL Client: Pirro’s Sauces Title: Pirro’s Sauces Label Design Creative Director: Michael Stanard Art Director: Michael Stanard Designer: Mary Ervin CEO, Pirro’s Sauces: Terry Pirro

Design Firm: One Zero Charlie, Woodstock IL Client: Distinctive Foods, LLC Title: Chicago Deli Packaging Creative Director: Michael Stanard Art Director: James Westwood Designer: James Westwood CEO, Distinctive Foods: Josh Harris

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Design Firm: Pearlfisher, New York NY Client: Intelligentsia Coffee Title: Intelligentsia Coffee Bag Portfolio Redesign

Design Firm: Pearlfisher, New York NY Client: Seedlip Title: NOgroni Design

Design Firm: PepsiCo Design & Innovation, New York NY Client: PepsiCo Title: LIFEWTR Series 7: Art Through Technology

Design Firm: PepsiCo Design & Innovation, New York NY Client: PepsiCo Title: Lipton Art Special Edition - Russia

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Design Firm: PepsiCo Design & Innovation, New York NY Client: PepsiCo Title: MTN DEW AMP GAME FUEL Team Optic Champions Can

Design Firm: PepsiCo Design & Innovation, New York NY Client: PepsiCo Title: OJAS Studio

Design Firm: PepsiCo Design & Innovation, New York NY Client: PepsiCo Title: Pepsi Black VIS 2019

Design Firm: PepsiCo Design & Innovation, New York NY Client: PepsiCo Title: Pepsi Salted Caramel Born To Be Wild - China

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Design Firm: PepsiCo Design & Innovation, New York NY Client: PepsiCo Title: PEPSI x Mom Handworks - GCR - LTO CAN SET - China

Design Firm: PepsiCo Design & Innovation, New York NY Client: PepsiCo Title: PEPSI x Shanghai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020

Design Firm: PepsiCo Design & Innovation, New York NY Client: PepsiCo Title: Stacy’s Rise Project 2019 Limited Edition Bags

Design Firm: PepsiCo Design & Innovation, New York NY Client: PepsiCo Title: Tazo Refresh

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Design Firm: PepsiCo Design & Innovation, New York NY Client: PepsiCo Title: LIFEWTR Series 9: The Art of Recycling

Design Firm: PepsiCo Design & Innovation, New York NY Client: PepsiCo Title: Drinkfinity

Design Firm: pfw design, Cape Neddick ME Client: Anthony’s Small Batch Roasters Title: Little River Blend Coffee Creative Director: Patience F Williams Designer: Patience F Williams

Design Firm: Pig Pen Studios, Port Washington NY Client: Jennies Title: Jennies Macaroons Packaging Creative Director: William Heapps Designer: William Heapps Production: Lauren Ash Photographer: Yoshiki Hagihara

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Design Firm: Pig Pen Studios, Port Washington NY Client: Stuffed Puffs LLC Title: Stuffed Puffs Packaging Creative Director: William Heapps Art Director: Michael Tierney Photographer: Yoshiki Hagihara

Design Firm: Porchlight, Atlanta GA Client: IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance) Title: IGA Proprietary Packaging Redesign Creative Director: Greg Corey Art Director: Monica Beesting Designer: Ryan Kramer Account Manager: Dan Buckley

Design Firm: Rule29, Geneva IL Client: Better Way Farms Title: Better Way Farms Blueberry Packaging Creative Director: Justin Ahrens Designers: Adrian Mendez, Katy Dondzila Account Manager: Joy Reschke

Design Firm: Rule29, Geneva IL Client: Lekkco Title: Lekkco Dark Chocolate Spread Packaging Creative Director: Justin Ahrens Designer: Paul Bonnell Account Manager: Joy Reschke

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Design Firm: Smith Design, Morristown NJ Client: Friesland Campina Title: Dutch Masterpiece Packaging Redesign Creative Director: Jenna Smith Designers: Gayle Sahler, Mike Doyle Production: Tricia Trozzi

Design Firm: SnapDragon, Fairfield CT Client: Reily Foods Title: New England Coffee Premium RTD Iced Coffee Launch

Design Firm: Spark, Racine WI Client: Farmland Foods Title: Farmland Pure Packaging Creative Director: Craig Tollenaar Art Director: Zeynep Tangun-Kaplan

Design Firm: Stacy Karzen LLC, Chicago IL Client: Amylu Foods Title: Costco Sausages & Burgers by Amylu Design & Art Direction: Stacy Karzen Photography: Hone Studios

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Design Firm: Stacy Karzen LLC, Chicago IL Client: Pride of Spice Trading Company Title: Pride of Spices Design & Art Direction: Stacy Karzen

Design Firm: Stapley-Hildebrand, San Francisco CA Client: Dean Foods Title: Friendly’s Dessert Cups Creative Director: Aaron Stapley Designers: Sheri Kuniyaki, Cody Brubaker, Konrad Tse

Design Firm: Stapley-Hildebrand, San Francisco CA Client: Ocean Spray Inc. Title: Cran•Tropical Club Tray Creative Director: Aaron Stapley Designer: Cody Brubaker Illustrator: Ben Garvie

Design Firm: Swerve Inc., New York NY Client: Golden Krust Title: Golden Krust Retail Packaging Designer: Swerve Inc. Design Team

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Design Firm: Taco Bell Design, Irvine CA Client: Taco Bell Title: National Taco Day Box Creative Directors: Chris Ayres, Jess Kirkman, Chris Selter Designers: Arcy Valencia, Robert Fisher Productions: Lisa Schnitzer, Cristina Kawecki SVP of Advertising + Brand Engagement: Tracee Larocca Account Manager: Lauren Schaefer Account Supervisor: Samantha Carlino Account Director: Kelli-Rae Coughlin

Design Firm: Thank God It’s Monday (TGIM), New Windsor NY Client: Omni Bev Title: Cold Brew Coffee Packaging Art Director: Craig Valentino Designer: Craig Valentino

Design Firm: The Biondo Group, Inc., Stamford CT Client: B&G Foods, Inc. Title: Back To Nature Brand Identity and Package Design Creative Director: Charles Biondo Designer: The Biondo Group Design Team Photographer: Jerry Errico

Design Firm: The Biondo Group, Inc., Stamford CT Client: B&G Foods, Inc. Title: Mama Mary’s Cucina Di Casa Rebrand and Package Design Creative Director: Charles Biondo Designer: The Biondo Group Design Team Photographer: Jerry Errico

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Design Firm: The Creative Pack, Manhattan Beach CA Client: Revolution Foods Title: Revolution Foods School Meal Packaging Creative Director: Danielle Beal Art Director: Heather Storie Designers: Paola Ip, Emma Tung Production: Fern Serna

Design Firm: Topco Creative Services, Elk Grove Village IL Client: Participating Topco Member Retailers Title: Culinary Tours Fusion Bars Creative Director: Brian Carron Art Director: Kara Fleming-Ward Designer: Hedy Wong Production: Brian DiCrescenzo Lead Production Artist: Everett Naka Production Artist: Doug Besser

Design Firm: Topco Creative Services, Elk Grove Village IL Client: Participating Topco Member Retailers Title: Wide Awake Espresso Pods Creative Director: Brian Carron Art Director: Kara Fleming-Ward Designer: Jorjann Howell Production: Brian DiCrescenzo Lead Production Artist: Judy Driscoll Illustrator: John Poll

Design Firm: Ultra Creative, Minneapolis MN Client: General Mills Title: Cheerios Heart Shaped Creative Director: Kyle Jensen Productions: Todd Schneider, Julie Clark Brand Strategy: Sharon Gorney Copywriting: Shane Breault

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Design Firm: Ultra Creative, Minneapolis MN Client: Schwabe Group Title: Nature’s Way Package Design Creative Director: Shane Breault Art Director: Jessica Ward Hill Designer: Laura Healy Productions: Paula Van Beckum, Krystal Myers-Leehy Creative Strategy: Julia Hunter Rancone Account Director: Libby Yule

Design Firm: Ultra Creative, Minneapolis MN Client: Wells Enterprises Title: Farm to Spoon Package Design Creative Director: Sutasinee Seitz Production: Mike Shedlov Brand Strategy: Sharon Gorney

Design Firm: Ultra Creative, Minneapolis MN Client: General Mills Title: Cascadian Farms Package Design Creative Director: Tony Johnson Art Director: Sarah Howley Designer: Michael Guite Production: Krystal Myers-Leehy, Julie Clark, Paula Van Beckum Brand Strategy: Sharon Gorney

Design Firm: Viola Design, Healdsburg CA Client: Hazel’s Vinegar Sodas Title: Hazel’s Sparkling Vinegar Sodas Creative Director: Deb Viola Art Director: Deb Viola Designer: Deb Viola Production: Stephanie Mickelson Photography: Ned Bonzi Photography

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Design Firm: Wallace Church & Co., New York NY Client: Nestlé USA Title: DiGiorno Stuffed Crust Pizza Creative Director: John Bruno Art Director: Jodi Lubrich Designer: Jay Lombardo Chief Creative Officer: Stan Church

Design Firm: William Fox Munroe (WFM), Shillington PA Client: Riviana Foods Inc. Title: Carolina Authentic Grain Rice Creative Director: Matt Kennedy Art Director: Joshua Samolewicz Designer: Heather Craft

Design Firm: William Fox Munroe (WFM), Shillington PA Client: The Hershey Company Title: Hershey’s Vampire Kisses Creative Director: Matt Kennedy Art Director: Rebecca Doran Designers: Mike Amole, Katie Bertolet

Design Firm: William Fox Munroe (WFM), Shillington PA Client: The Hershey Company Title: World Travel Retail Suitcase Boxes Creative Director: Matt Kennedy Art Director: Joshua Samolewicz Designer: Mike Amole

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Design Firm: William Fox Munroe (WFM), Shillington PA Client: Koch’s Turkey Title: Koch’s Grilled Turkey Fillets Creative Director: Matt Kennedy Art Director: Joshua Samolewicz Designer: Kayla Bryer

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

Design Firm: Affinity Creative Group, Mare Island CA Client: Delicato Family Wines Title: Gnarly Head Package Redesign Designer: Affinity Creative Group Photography: Affinity Creative Group

Design Firm: Bonavita Design LLC, Montclair NJ Client: Unimac, A Command Company Title: Unimac Champagne Package 2020: See The Glass Half Full Creative Director: Donna Bonavita Art Director: Donna Bonavita Designer: Donna Bonavita Production: Jody Rosenberg, Unimac Marketing/Sales, Unimac: Andrea Server, Michele Murphy CAD Design, Unimac: Tom D’Andrea Paper: NEENAH® FOLDING BOARD Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: BOXWOOD, Seattle WA Client: Delmas Viognier Title: Label Design Creative Director: Joe Chauncey

Design Firm: BOXWOOD, Seattle WA Client: Prospice Wine Title: New Winery Branding and Package Design Creative Director: Joe Chauncey

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Design Firm: BRIGADE, Hadley MA Client: 21 Seeds Title: 21 Seeds Tequila Designer: Adam Komosinski Production: Liz Austin Executive Creative Director: Kirsten Modestow Account Manager: Karen Leet

Design Firm: Carpenter Creative, Napa CA Client: La Adelita Tequila Title: La Adelita Tequila Package Design Creative Director: Tina Carpenter Art Director: Tina Carpenter Designer: Tina Carpenter Production: Martina Clain

Design Firm: CF Napa Brand Design, Napa CA Title: Frigate Reserve Rum Art Director: Antonio Rivera Designer: Antonio Rivera Production: Courtney Paddock Creative Principal: David Schuemann

Design Firm: CF Napa Brand Design, Napa CA Client: Lail Vineyards Title: Lail Vineyards Welly Art Director: Antonio Rivera Designer: Antonio Rivera Production: Shawn Padgett Creative Principal: David Schuemann

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

Design Firm: CF Napa Brand Design, Napa CA Client: La Crosse Distilling Co. Title: High Rye Light Whiskey Art Director: Antonio Rivera Designer: Teddy Kurniawan Production: Shawn Padgett Creative Principal: David Schuemann

Design Firm: Chase Design Group, South Pasadena CA Client: Christopher Michael Brands Title: Beach St. Vodka Soda Creative Director: Nick Leebert Art Director: Dave Carlino Designers: Dave Carlino, Connor Murphy, Kevin Staves Production: Shakeh Gyurjyan Photographers: Arielle Vey

Design Firm: COHO Creative, Cincinnati OH Client: Age International, Inc. Title: Blanton’s 2019 Limited Edition Packaging Design Director: Mike Skrzelowski (Creative Director) Design Team: Jon Shapiro, Eric Warning, Blake Logsdon, Kari Bill, Kevin Bova (3D Image Developer)

Design Firm: COHO Creative, Cincinnati OH Client: New Holland Brewing Title: Kombucha Beer Package Design Design Director: Mike Skrzelowski (Creative Director) Design Team: Monica Cambell, Kate Raterman, Blake Logsdon, Eric Warning, Randy Houser

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Design Firm: DuPuis Group, Chicago IL Client: Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits Title: Josh Cellars Bourbon Barrel-Aged Wine Label Design Creative Director: Lindsay Evans Designer: Hannah Rebernick

Design Firm: Eleven, Irvington NY Client: Loud Lemon Title: Loud Lemon Spiked Sparkling Lemonade Creative Director: Stuart Whitworth Designers: Laurel Gillispie, Catie Randall-Brown

Design Firm: Fetzer InHouse Creative, Healdsburg CA Client: Binny’s Beverage Depot Title: Clark & Sheffield Wine Package Designer: Heather Jansen Paper: CLASSIC CREST® Solar White Pressure Sensitive Label, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Fetzer InHouse Creative, Healdsburg CA Client: Aldi Supermarkets Title: Flora & Stone Wine Package Paper: CLASSIC CREST® Solar White Pressure Sensitive Label, learn more at neenahpaper.com

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

Design Firm: Gauger + Associates, San Francisco CA Client: Yamaguchi Beer Title: Yamaguchi Beer Creative Director: David Gauger Art Director: Lori Murphy Designer: Lori Murphy

Design Firm: Hybrid3 a design studio, Seattle WA Client: Dowbuilt Title: Holiday Limited Edition Creative Director: Asa Noriaga Art Director: Michael Stearns Designer: Michael Stearns Woodwork: Dowbuilt Shop

Design Firm: Invok Brands, New York NY Client: Anheuser-Busch InBev – Labatt’s Breweries Title: ‘B’ Package Design Creative Director: Richard Shear Art Directors: Devon Luxmore-Rousset Productions: Christine Ferrante, Steph Millar Strategy Director: Michael Azulay Account Director: Lauren McGee

Design Firm: Jon Cisler Design, New York NY Client: Stoli Group, USA Title: Villa One Tequila Creative Director: John Varvatos Art Director: Jon Cisler Designers: Jon Cisler, John Varvatos Productions: Brooke Baxter, Greg Mitchko

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Design Firm: Judy Olsen Design, Marshall VA Client: Essie & Olive Title: Power Pop Flow-wrap Creative Director: Judy Olsen

Design Firm: Judy Olsen Design, Marshall VA Client: Hawk Haven Vineyard Title: Flying Press Wine Creative Director: Judy Olsen

Design Firm: Laxalt & McIver, Reno NV Client: Black Rabbit Mead Company Title: Mead Bottles Creative Director: Peter Laxalt Designer: Kylie Souza

Design Firm: New Thought Digital Agency, Wilson WY Client: Snake River Brewing Title: Snake River Brewing Repackaging Creative Director: Paul Gorsuch Art Director: Paul Gorsuch Designer: Paul Gorsuch Principals: Jesse Ryan, Ryan Hittner Illustrators: Paul Gorsuch, Erick Nelson, Jacob Diaz, Jeremy Collins, Emily Bunnell, Haley Badenhop, Katie Cooney, Cyrus Walker, Amy Ringholz

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

Design Firm: Nicholas McMillan, Columbus GA Client: Omaha Brewing Company Title: The Centennial Pale Ale Creative Director: Nicholas McMillan

Design Firm: Sally Morrow Creative, Portland OR Client: New Hokkaido Beer Co. Title: New Hokkaido Beer Packaging Creative Director: Sally Morrow Art Director: Sally Morrow Designer: Sally Morrow Production: Jill Raleigh Copywriting: Doug Lowell Illustration: Blood Bros.

Design Firm: Soulo Communications, Minneapolis MN Client: Utepils Brewing Title: Adventure Pack Creative Director: Bryan Mann-Entzel Art Director: Bryan Mann-Entzel Designer: Bryan Mann-Entzel

Design Firm: T.Barnes Graphics, Oxford MS Client: River Basin Distillery Title: River Basin Rye Creative Director: Tyler Barnes Designer: Tyler Barnes Product Photographer: Andrew Albert Paper: CLASSICÂŽ LINEN, Natural White Felt Label, learn more at neenahpaper.com

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Design Firm: Thank God It’s Monday (TGIM), New Windsor NY Client: Mill House Brewing Co. Title: No Haze Double IPA Beer Packaging Art Director: Craig Valentino Designer: Craig Valentino

Design Firm: Triad Design Group, Bluffton SC Client: lot 9 brewing co.

Title: lot 9 Crowler Label Creative Director: Christina Laios Art Director: Drew Knight Designer: Drew Knight Production: Rob Lembo Content Manager: Rachel Rucker

Design Firm: Wallace Church & Co., New York NY Title: Voodoo Love Potion Creative Director: Stan Church Designer: Stan Church Illustrator: Dean MacAdam

Design Firm: Watermark Design, Charlottesville VA Client: Obsession Wines Title: Obsession Canned Wines Series Creative Director: Darcey Lacy Designer: Jena Thielges

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTERS

Design Firm: 3M Design, St. Paul MN Title: 3M Filtrete Room Air Purifier Designer: Kayla Lutteke Production: Deb Wargin Photographer: Steve Smith

Design Firm: Cases By Source, Inc., Mahwah NJ Client: Magic Leap Title: Mobile Carrying Case Creative Director: Matthew Adler Art Director: Kevin MacFee Designers: Matthew Adler, Kevin MacFee

Design Firm: Dell Technologies, Experience Innovation Group, Austin TX Title: Alienware Gaming Display Packaging Designer: Experience Innovation Group

Design Firm: LAM Design, Pleasantville NY Client: Duracell Title: Duracell Optimum New Product Package Design & Brand Activation Designer: The LAM Team

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Design Firm: Nourison, Saddlebrook NJ Title: Power Bar Chargers Marketing Director: Giovanni Marra Creative Services Supervisor: Krystal Pratt Senior Graphic Designer: Sabina Mroczko

Design Firm: Oliver, Inc., Hauppauge NY Client: Aruliden Title: My Storytime Set Paper: CLASSIC CREST®Smooth Text Solar White (Storytime Booklet), NEENAH® FOLDING BOARD (Instruction Card), learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Piaggio Fast Forward, Boston MA Title: gita Robot Packaging System Creative Director: Greg Lynn Art Director: Jamar Bromley Designers: Jerry Ding, Naz Ekmekjian Production: Jerry Ding Technical Lead: Mitch Weiss Paper: NEENAH® FOLDING BOARD Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | HEALTHCARE + WELLNESS

Design Firm: Andon Guenther Design, LLC, Denver CO Client: Dymatize Enterprises, LLC Title: Dymatize ISO100 25th Anniversary Packaging Creative Director: C. Andon Guenther Art Director: C. Andon Guenther Designer: C. Andon Guenther Brand Strategist: Rosa Willems Account Management: Ian Macdonald

Design Firm: Andon Guenther Design, LLC, Denver CO Client: Dymatize Enterprises, LLC Title: Dymatize ISO100 Clear RTD Influencer Kit Creative Director: C. Andon Guenther Art Director: C. Andon Guenther Designer: C. Andon Guenther Brand Strategist: Rosa Willems Account Management: Ian Macdonald

Design Firm: Eleven, Irvington NY Client: Reckitt Benckiser Title: Schiff Nutrition Dietary Supplements Creative Director: Stuart Whitworth Designer: Catie Randall-Brown

Design Firm: FORCEpkg, Lancaster PA Client: Levels Performance Provisions Title: Levels Whey Protein Creative Director: Tom Newmaster Art Director: Brian Harper Designer: Avery Rose

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Design Firm: id8, Marietta GA Client: ChitoRhino Title: CleanWash Package Set Creative Director: Kriston Sellier Art Director: Julie Cofer Designer: Brandi CourrĂŠgĂŠ Production: Ashley George

Design Firm: Karen Watkins Design, West Chester PA Client: TarTarEnd LLC Title: TartarEnd Toothpaste Packaging Creative Director: Karen Watkins Art Director: Karen Watkins Designer: Karen Watkins Photographer: Sam Fritch Photography

Design Firm: Little Big Brands, White Plains NY Client: Tivity Health Title: Wisely Well Packaging Designer: LBB Design Team Chief Creative Officer: John Nunziato Associate Design Director: Tierney Latella Senior Account Director: Katie Lopez Senior Account Manager: Adriene Sakumoto

Design Firm: Little Big Brands, White Plains NY Client: Gurunanda Title: Gurunanda Esssential Oils Creative Director: Richard Palmer Designer: LBB Design Team Associate Design Director: Tierney Latella Senior Account Director: Katie Lopez

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | HEALTHCARE + WELLNESS

Design Firm: Little Big Brands, White Plains NY Client: Okamoto Title: WINK Condoms Packaging Creative Director: Richard Palmer Designer: LBB Design Team Associate Design Director: Tierney Latella Senior Account Director: Katie Lopez

Design Firm: Mass Appeal Agency, Marietta GA Client: East Park Naturals Title: Olive Leaf Extract Creative Directors: Mike & Emily Albuquerque

Design Firm: One Zero Charlie, Woodstock IL Client: VaporPlan, Inc. Title: VaporPlan – The End of Tobacco Creative Director: Michael Stanard Art Director: James Westwood Designer: Laura Wolverton CEO, VaporPlan: Mark Bezik

Design Firm: Stapley-Hildebrand, San Francisco CA Client: GNC Title: Earth Genius Creative Director: Aaron Stapley Designer: Sheri Kuniyaki

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Design Firm: The Goldstein Group, New York NY Client: PROFOOT Inc. Title: PROCure Restage Creative Directors: Claudia Arisso, Darcy Bolker Strategic Director: Terri Goldstein Internal Creative Director: Kim Bush Ilustrator: Lori Anzalone

Design Firm: The Goldstein Group, New York NY Client: Randob Labs Title: Balmex Adult Advantage Creative Director: Claudia Arisso Production: Tom Conti Strategic Director: Terri Goldstein

Design Firm: Truly Creative, Petaluma CA Client: Mommy’s Bliss Title: Kids Product Line Creative Director: Carrie Dufour Art Director: Carrie Dufour Designer: Andy Yanchunis

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Design Firm: ABKCO Music & Records, New York NY Title: Rolling Stones Let It Bleed (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) Creative Directors: Ethan Russell, Alisa Coleman, Julian Klein Art Directors: Alisa Coleman, Julian Klein, Dina Kanner Designers: Matt Read (Package), Brian Fitzpatrick (Book) Production: Dina Kanner

Design Firm: Miskowski Design, Hoboken NJ Client: ROKU Title: ROKU Special Edition Promotional Packaging Creative Director: Justin Miskowski Designers: Justin Miskowski, Michael Zolla, Julie Chencinski

Design Firm: One Zero Charlie, Woodstock IL Client: Carlo Cooper Title: CooperGroove Drum Sticks Packaging Creative Director: Michael Stanard Art Director: James Westwood Designer: Mark Costello

Design Firm: Sharon and Guy, Chicago IL Client: Geno Noyola Title: A Total Loss of Memory, LP Creative Directors: Guy Villa, Jr., Sharon Oiga Designers: Guy Villa, Jr., Sharon Oiga

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Design Firm: Southpaw Projects, LLC, Neenah WI Client: Him + Her Worship Title: Beacon CD Packaging Creative Director: Seth Pahmeier Designer: Seth Pahmeier

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | HOME, GARDEN + INDUSTRIAL

Design Firm: 3M Design, St. Paul MN Title: 3M Post-it® Notes Meeting Pack Creative Director: Nora Franey-Anelli Art Director: Nora Franey-Anelli Designer: Davis Production: Jason Dahm, Claire Clemmer

Design Firm: COHO Creative, Cincinnati OH Client: Zep Inc. Title: Mega Brand Design Director: Jon Shapiro (Chief Creative Officer) Design Team: Chris Combs, Eric Warning, Blake Logsdon, Kari Bill

Design Firm: Electro Creative Workshop, Oakland CA Client: The Glad Products Company Title: Glad Force Flex Plus Refresh Creative Director: Brad Berberich Designers: Michelle Shibata-Schwartz, Aimee Lura, Kelson Mau Production: Cynthia Alexander Production Artists: Brad Eggebrecht, Geri Zarate

Design Firm: FORCEpkg, Lancaster PA Client: Stoner, Inc. Title: Motsenbocker’s Lift Off Stain Removal Kit Creative Director: Tom Newmaster Art Director: Brian Harper Designer: Avery Rose

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Design Firm: Initial Here Creative Services, Rochester NY Client: Gentleman Farmer Title: Gentleman Farmer Candle Series Creative Director: T.C. Pellett Designer: T.C. Pellett

Design Firm: Ionic Communications Group, Cincinnati OH Client: Nehemiah Manufacturing Title: Downy Wrinkle Releaser Redesign Creative Director: Mike Ballard Designer: Dick Close Production: Ann Patrick Production Artist: David Gray

Design Firm: Marvin, Eagan MN Client: Marvin Title: Marvin Modern Job Box Designer: Amanda Downing Project Manager: Christine Iwig Printer: Bob Johnston, Packaging Corp (PCA)

Design Firm: Meguiar’s Design Center, Irvine CA Title: Ready-To-Use Detailer Products Designer: Brian Littler Production: Briklyn Wuich

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | HOME, GARDEN + INDUSTRIAL

Design Firm: Meguiar’s Design Center, Irvine CA Title: Hybrid Ceramic Products Creative Director: Travis Rasmussen Designers: Brian Littler, Mario Rosales, Fernando Padilla Productions: Briklyn Wuich, Ken Zapp, Blake Beamish

Design Firm: One Zero Charlie, Woodstock IL Client: Sherwin Williams Title: Earth Tones Packaging Creative Director: Michael Stanard Art Director: Michael Stanard Designer: Michael Stanard Production: Michael Stanard

Design Firm: One Zero Charlie, Woodstock IL Client: Lusterleaf Products Title: Rain Gauges Packaging Creative Director: Michael Stanard Art Director: James Westwood Designer: James Westwood President, Lusterleaf: Larry Holbein

Design Firm: Richard Zeid Design, Evanston IL Client: Adorn Title: Adorn Packaging Creative Director: Richard Zeid Art Director: Richard Zeid Designer: Richard Zeid Production: Richard Zeid

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Design Firm: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Mount Prospect IL Title: Bosch XLock Grinder Diamond Blade Packages Creative Director: David Cieslik Art Director: David Cieslik Production: Lisa Chenow Packaging Project Manager: Adrian Vagnoni

7, 255 Design Firm: Smith Design, Morristown NJ Client: Henkel Title: Renuzit Seasonals Halloween Packaging Design Creative Director: Tim Williams Art Directors: Melissa Mullin Sadowski Designer: Angel Souto Production: Mark Errichetti Illustrator: Angel Souto

Design Firm: Spectrum Brands, Earth City MO Client: Spectrum Brands Home & Garden Title: Black Flag™ Propane and Electric Foggers Designer: Spectrum Brands Communications Creative Team

Design Firm: Spectrum Brands, Earth City MO Client: Spectrum Brands Home & Garden Title: Cutter® Backwoods® Insect Repellent Holiday Can Designer: Spectrum Brands Communications Creative Team

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | TOYS, GAMES + SPORTS

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Title: Barbie® Dia De Muertos Doll Packaging Key Lead Package Designer: Sal Velazquez Illustrator: Ray Goudey Lead Copywriter: Eleanor Oliver Senior Package Engineer: Kambiz Betaharon Manager Creative Operations: Patty Serafin Director Package Design: Suzanna Lakatos Senior Vice President Design: Kim Culmone

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Title: 2019 Holiday Barbie® Doll Packaging Key Lead Package Designer: Vicky Gevorkyan Senior Copywriter: Eleanor Oliver Senior Engineer: Kambiz Betaharon Manager Creative Operations: Patty Serafin Director Package Design: Suzanna Lakatos Senior Vice President Design: Kim Culmone

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Title: Jean Michel Basquiat™ Barbie® Doll Packaging Senior Designer: Laydiana Chiv Lead Copywriter: Eleanor Oliver Package Engineer: Jonathan Martin Manager Creative Operations: Patty Serafin Director Package Design: Suzanna Lakatos Senior Vice President Design: Kim Culmone

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Client: Lucasfilm Ltd. (Partner) Title: Star Wars™ X Barbie® Dolls Packaging Package Design Manager: Tyler Russell Lead Copywriter: Eleanor Oliver Staff Package Engineer: Steve Fireman Senior Engineer: Kambiz Betaharon Manager Creative Operations: Patty Serafin Director Package Design: Suzanna Lakatos Senior Vice President Design: Kim Culmone

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Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Client: NBCUniversal Title: Jurassic World™ Comic Con 2019 Lead Package Designer: Michael Petrosky Senior Copywriter: Stacey Lloyd Lead Package Engineer: Adam O’Connor Senior Manager Package Design: Livia Roustan

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Client: Disney Pixar Title: Disney Pixar Toy Story 4 Influencer Kit Staff Package Designer: Deborah Ava Senior Package Designer: Krizia Carungcong Illustrator: Shawn McKelvey Copywriter: Melissa Karlin Senior Package Engineer: Cole Fenton Senior Manager Package Design: Livia Roustan

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Client: WWE Title: WWE® Wrekkin’ Performance Center Influencer Kit Senior Package Designer: George Martinez Lead Copywriter: Robert Rudman Package Engineer: Rachel Hurst Manager Package Engineering: River Rodibaugh Senior Manager Package Design: Livia Roustan

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Title: Hot Wheels™ id 2019 Series Art Director: Joey Campos Designer: Mark Kawakami Illustrator: Mattel China Art Shop Copywriter: Emer Lalor Engineer: Mike Weinstein Manager: Emer Lalor

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | TOYS, GAMES + SPORTS

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Title: Hot Wheels速 Camo Assortment Art Director: John Colucci Designer: Olena Zatler Illustrator: Michael Guevarra Copywriter: Kevin Callahan Engineer: Chris Hawkins Manager: Frank Medrano

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Title: Hot Wheels速 Pop Culture-Led Zeppelin Assortment Art Director: Julian Koiles Designer: Olena Zatler Engineer: Chris Hawkins Manager: John Colucci

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Title: Hot Wheels速 Car-Culture Door Slammers Art Director: Julian Koiles Designer: Julian Koiles Illustrator: Michael Guevarra Engineer: Chris Hawkins Manager: John Colucci

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Title: Hot Wheels速 Mario Kart Comic Con Exclusive Designer: Dennis Canon Copywriter: Kevin Callahan Engineer: Chris Hawkins Manager: Frank Medrano

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Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Title: Hot WheelsÂŽ Japanese SpiderMan Comic Con Exclusive Designer: Samuel Kok Copywriter: David Itzkowitz Engineer: Chris Hawkins Manager: Frank Medrano

Design Firm: Mattel, Inc., El Segundo CA Client: Big Hit Entertainment Co., Ltd. Title: BTS Mini Vinyl Dolls Packaging Senior Package Designer: Julie Lee Senior Package Engineer: Mark Donham Manager Package Design: Annie Yu

Design Firm: Rukket Sports LLC, Greenville DE Title: Glow NaNa Lounger Package Design Creative Director: Heather Nunery Art Director: Emma Berger Designers: Heather Nunery, Emma Berger

Design Firm: SHUNG SHUNG, Palatine IL Client: Seasons Playing Cards Title: 2018 National Playing Card Collection Day Series Designer: AlexanderChin Paper: STARDREAMÂŽ Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | TOYS, GAMES + SPORTS

Design Firm: Taco Bell Design, Irvine CA Client: Taco Bell Title: Taco Bell Xbox Creative Directors: Chris Ayres, Jess Kirkman, Chris Selter Art Director: Chase Wood Designer: Chase Wood Production: Lisa Schnitzer Marketing Director: Will Bortz SVP Advertising + Brand Engagment: Tracee Larocca Photographer: Trevor Pearson Account Director: Kelli-Rae Coughlin Account Supervisor: Sam Carlino Account Manager: Scott Andreen

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | BABIES + CHILDREN

Design Firm: Seventh Generation Creative Team, Burlington VT Client: Seventh Generation Title: A Hopeful Future Diaper Packaging Creative Director: Mindy Barsky Art Director: Tomlynn Biondo Designer: Tomlynn Biondo Production: Emily Pasco

Design Firm: Topco Creative Services, Elk Grove Village IL Client: Participating Topco Member Retailers Title: Tippy Toes True Creative Director: Brian Carron Art Director: Kathy Kolba Designer: Mindy Syster Production: Brian DiCrescenzo Lead Production Artist: Robin Heiser

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | ANIMALS + PETS

Design Firm: CBX, New York NY Client: Lands O’Lakes Title: Purina Animal Nutrition

Design Firm: Central Garden & Pet Creative, Franklin WI Client: Kaytee Title: Food From The Wild™ Creative Director: Stacy Blint Designer: Craig Butgereit Senior Production Designer: Linelle Gottfredsen

Design Firm: Mark Topczewski Creative, LLC, Waterford WI Client: Emerald Pet Products Title: Pumpkin Harvest Dog Treats Creative Director: Mark Topczewski Art Director: Mark Topczewski Designer: Mark Topczewski Illustration: Petz Creative, Route 37 Design

Design Firm: SmashBrand, Boise ID Client: Chews Happiness Title: Chews Happiness Dog Desserts & Treats Creative Director: Monika Cascone

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Design Firm: Spectrum Brands, Earth City MO Client: Spectrum Brands Global Pet Care Title: FURminatorÂŽ Pet Shampoos, Conditioners and Grooming Sprays Designer: Spectrum Brands Communications Creative Team

Design Firm: Spectrum Brands, Earth City MO Client: Spectrum Brands Global Pet Care Title: Tetra Connect™ Aquarium Kit and Wifi Controlled Feeder Designer: Spectrum Brands Communications Creative Team

Design Firm: Truly Creative, Petaluma CA Client: Kalmbach Feeds Title: Healthy Harvest: Whole & Hearty Creative Director: Carrie Dufour Art Director: Carrie Dufour Designer: Truly Creative Design Team

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | FASHION, CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES

Design Firm: 80east Design, Poughkeepsie NY Client: Ruthie Davis Title: ‘Rajah’ Print for Pumps and Sneakers Creative Director: Trevor Messersmith Designer: Trevor Messersmith

Design Firm: Arithmetic, Vancouver BC Client: Melanie Auld Jewelry Title: Melanie Auld Jewelry Package Design Creative Director: Margherita Porra Designers: Ellen Tsai, Rachel Sanvido, Lindsey Hampton Production: Elizabeth Vegh

Design Firm: Id8, Marietta GA Client: Slidekix Title: Slidekix Point Package Creative Director: Kriston Sellier Art Director: Julie Cofer Designer: Jess Gerjets Production: Ashley George Paper: NEENAH® FOLDING BOARD, Deep Black, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Ionic Communications Group, Cincinnati OH Client: Keysocks LLC Title: Keysocks Packaging Creative Director: Mike Ballard Production: Ann Patrick Production Artist: David Gray

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | CANNABIS + CBD

Design Firm: 21-13 Impact Graphics, Tustin CA Client: Reality Entertainment Title: Cannabis Evolution Art Director: Jan Miller Production: Warren Croyle

Design Firm: Austin Moore Design, Cincinnati OH Client: Bison Extracts Title: THC Cartridge Packaging Creative Director: Austin Moore Art Director: Austin Moore Designer: Austin Moore Production: Austin Moore Photographer: Brooke Allen Printer: Sungrown Packaging

Design Firm: Elevate Healthcare, Blue Bell PA Client: Aspen Green Title: Aspen Green Launch Packaging Managing Partners, Elevate: Frank X. Powers CCO, Elevate: Barry Schmader Creative Director (Copy), Elevate: Steven Goldstein Associate Creative Director (Art), Elevate: Paul Wesemann Graphic Designer, Elevate: Drew Le Van Studio Manager, Elevate: Basma Abouelenein Client Delivery Manager, Elevate: Nick Stackhouse CEO, Aspen Green: Brandon Lewis CFO, Aspen Green: Kyle Chong SVP, Training & Education, Aspen Green: Heather Lewis SVP, DIgital Marketing & Product Development, Aspen Green: Valerie Chong

Design Firm: Liska + Associates, Chicago IL Client: Chill Title: Chill CBD Packaging Creative Director: Steve Liska Designer: Sam Miller

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | CANNABIS + CBD

Design Firm: Neon Pig Creative, Colorado Springs CO Client: Kingsley CBD Title: Kingsley CBD Packaging Creative Director: Michael O’Cana Designer: Clint Hager Production: Robert Ladefoged

Design Firm: Nuevo Studio, Oklahoma City OK Client: Cvltivation Clvb Title: Cvltivation Clvb - An Ode To The Gods Creative Director: Naoma SernaZahn Designer: Lauren Mayhew Photographer: Regan Shorter

Design Firm: SHUNG SHUNG, Palatine IL Client: Seasons Playing Cards Title: 2019 National Playing Card Collection Day Series Designer: Alexander Chin Paper: Neenah ROYAL SUNDANCE® and STARDREAM® Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: SmashBrand, Boise ID Client: Joyful Hemp Co Title: Joyful CBD Creative Director: Matt Beverly Designers: Matt Beverly, Monika Cascone

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | LUXURY PACKAGING

Design Firm: Andon Guenther Design, LLC, Denver CO Client: Pfylum, LLC Title: Mayflower 400th Anniversary Coinfolio Creative Director: C. Andon Guenther Art Director: C. Andon Guenther Designer: C. Andon Guenther Brand Strategist: Rosa Willems Account Management: Ian Macdonald

Design Firm: Conair Corporation, Stamford CT Client: Target Title: Luxe Series Creative Director: Tricia Brady Art Directors: Thomas Zarrelli, Chris DePouli Retoucher: John Padilla Photographer: Pete Pezzella

Design Firm: Integrated Printing & Graphics, New York NY Client: Hudson News Title: JFK T5 Fraport New York 2019 RFP Creative Director: Steve Goulbourne Designer: Mario Sanchez Rob Thatcher

Design Firm: Integrated Printing & Graphics, New York NY Client: Hudson News Title: Providence Rhode Island Airport Corporation Creative Director: Steve Goulbourne Designer: Mario Sanchez Rob Thatcher

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | LUXURY PACKAGING

Design Firm: Red Paper Plane, Essex CT Client: McDougall + Duval Advertising for Carousel Industries Title: Carousel Industries Hexagon Video Mailer Creative Directors: McDougall + Duval Advertising Art Directors: McDougall + Duvall Advertising Designers: McDougall + Duval Advertising Account and Production Manager: Mary Ann Konishesky Photography: Marc McShane Photography

Design Firm: Structural Graphics, Essex CT Client: Hudson Rouge for Lincoln Motor Company Title: Lincoln Aviator Music Box With LED Lights and Hardcover Bound Book Creative Director: Noel Boland Art Director: Noel Boland Designers: Jake Hollis, Erik Hluchan Photographer: Marc McShane Book Binding: Universal Book Bindery Lincoln Brand Agency: Hudson-Rouge Collaboration Partner: Makerhouse Account Manager: Warren Yamakoshi Foil Stamping, Embossing, Die Cutting: Register Marks (Dallas TX) Catalog Page Printing: ColorTech Graphics Book Back Pages: Tepel Brothers

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Design Firm: Stapley-Hildebrand, San Francisco CA Client: Lindt USA Title: Lindor Holiday Story Book Creative Director: Aaron Stapley Designer: Akemi Kaneko

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

Design Firm: Dell Technologies, Experience Innovation Group, Austin TX Title: Dell Latitude 25th Anniversary Packaging Designer: Experience Innovation Group

Design Firm: Dell Technologies, Experience Innovation Group, Austin TX Title: Dell Pollution Ink Packaging Designer: Experience Innovation Group

Design Firm: FEKKAI Product Design Team, New York NY Client: FEKKAI Professional Hair Care Line Package Design Engineer: Paula Galvao Director of Operations: Todd Brower

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | PRIVATE LABEL PACKAGING

Design Firm: Amazon, Seattle WA Client: Amazon Kitchen Title: Private Label Packaging Creative Director: Ethan Johnson Associate Creative Directors: Julie Winieski, Ted Bachman Senior Producer: Ashley Saleeba Senior Copywriter: Stephanie Vandenack Photographer: Greg Montijo

Design Firm: COHO Creative, Cincinnati OH Client: Meijer Title: Gourmet Coffee Design Director: Jon Shapiro (Chief Creative Officer) Design Team: Jen Register, Kate Raterman, Monica Campbell, Shonda Leen, Kevin Bova, Heidi Grey

Design Firm: COHO Creative, Cincinnati OH Client: Southern States Cooperative Title: Greenlawn Fertilizer Design Director: Mike Skrzelowski (Creative Director) Design Team: Lisa Adams, Katie Truitt, Erica Westerfield, Annie Ledford, Monica Campbell, Matt Siegert

Design Firm: Daymon Creative Services, Stamford CT Client: Brookshire’s Grocery Company Title: Texas BBQ Sauces Packaging Creative Director: Steven Cox Art Director: Matt Kronengold Brookshire’s Category Management and Marketing Teams

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Design Firm: Daymon Creative Services, Stamford CT Client: Fresh Direct Title: New York Honey Pakaging Creative Director: Steven Cox Vice President, Merchandising: Carrie Mesing

Design Firm: Daymon Creative Services, Stamford CT Client: Weis Markets Title: Dipping Sauces Packaging Creative Director: Steven Cox Art Director: Felix Rosales Director of Private Brands: John Evans

Design Firm: Daymon Creative Services, Stamford CT Client: Harris Teeter Title: HT Traders Butter Packaging Creative Director: Steven Cox Art Director: Felix Rosales Director of Advertising & Creative: Steve Kent Marketing Manager: Kim Davis Director of Private Brands: Charles Brame

Design Firm: Daymon Creative Services, Stamford CT Client: Harris Teeter Title: Free Range Eggs Packaging Creative Director: Steven Cox Art Director: Felix Rosales Director of Advertising & Creative: Steve Kent Marketing Manager: Kim Davis Director of Private Brands: Charles Brame

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | PRIVATE LABEL PACKAGING

Design Firm: Daymon Creative Services, Stamford CT Client: Raley’s Supermarket Title: Nob Hill Wood Fired Pizza Packaging Creative Director: Steven Cox Art Director: Matt Kronengold Director, Private Brands: Jessica Blakely Sr. Manager of Creative: Tricia Wong

Design Firm: Daymon Creative Services, Stamford CT Client: Tops Friendly Markets Title: Steak Sauce Packaging Creative Director: Steven Cox Art Director: Felix Rosales SVP Sales & Marketing: Diane Colgan

Design Firm: Marks Design, Saint Ann MO Client: Save A Lot Title: Cody’s Meat Snacks Packaging Creative Directors: Jane Stanfield, Anthony Swaneveld Designer: Mandy Dayment Design Manager, Save A Lot: Tim Brazier Production Manager, Save A Lot: Debbie Kipp

Design Firm: Marks Design, Saint Ann MO Client: Save A Lot Title: Marcum Premium Rubs Packaging Creative Director: Anthony Swaneveld Designers: Don Guss, Mandy Dayment Design Manager, Save A Lot: Tim Brazier Production Manager, Save A Lot: Debbie Kipp

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Design Firm: Marks Design, Saint Ann MO Client: Save A Lot Title: McDaniel’s Coffee Packaging Creative Director: Nic Lama Designer: Vincci Fung Design Manager, Save A Lot: Tim Brazier Production Manager, Save A Lot: Debbie Kipp

Design Firm: Marks Design, Saint Ann MO Client: Save A Lot Title: McDaniel’s Holiday Coffees Creative Director: Nic Lama Designer: Vincci Fung Design Manager, Save A Lot: Tim Brazier Production Manager, Save A Lot: Debbie Kipp

Design Firm: Meyocks, West Des Moines IA Client: Hy-Vee Title: Zoet Holiday Chocolates Art Directors: Rawley King, Levi Ward

Design Firm: Wallace Church & Co., New York NY Client: Wegmans Food Markets Title: Bone Broth Creative Director: Jodi Lubrich Designer: Brian Stafflinger Chief Creative Officer: Stan Church

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

Design Firm: CCI Health & Wellness Services, Silver Spring MD Client: Behavioral Health Department Title: Patient Wellness Cards Creative Director: Jose Luis Diaz Designer: Samory Henry Photographer: Samory Henry

Design Firm: Conair Corporation, Stamford CT Client: Essentials by Conair Title: Convertible Product Demo Display Art Director: Cori Burke Account Manager: Karen Aitcheson Retoucher: Erik Schafer Photographer: Peter Pezzella

Design Firm: Sally Morrow Creative, Portland OR Client: New Hokkaido Beer Co. Title: New Hokkaido Beer Point-of-Purchase Creative Director: Sally Morrow Art Director: Sally Morrow Designer: Sally Morrow Production: Jill Raleigh Copywriting: Doug Lowell Illustration: Blood Bros.

Paper: STARDREAMÂŽ Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design Firm: Shook Kelley, Los Angeles CA Client: Save Mart Title: Save Mart Retail Graphics Creative Director: Kevin Kelley Art Director: Sabrina Fan Designers: Kat Fon, Yusuke Yokoyama

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | SHOPPING BAGS + TAKEOUT

Design Firm: Signal Theory, Kansas City MO Client: Sonic Drive-In Title: Evergreen Packaging Creative Directors: Jon Kowing, Brent Davidson, Joe Wilper Art Director: Sam Dorman Copywriter: Bailey Jurgens Account Manager: Paige Spinner, Kate Tucker, Alaina Hammer Account Director: Jessica Bukowski

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STORE LOGOS, IDENTITY + BRANDING

Design Firm: Asurion Creative Solutions, Bridgewater NJ Client: Sunglass Hut Title: SunLove Protection Plan Creative Director: John Elter Art Director: Amy Latham Senior Copywriter: Paula Ernst Project Manager: Hillary Cremeens Marketing Manager: Laura Lechner

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Design Firm: Isometric Studio, Long Island City NY Client: Junzi Title: Junzi Branding and Identity Creative Director: Andy Chen Designers: Jihye Um, Renald Louissaint Design Director: Hannah (Qian) Meng

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | ONLINE E-COMMERCE ACTIVITIES

21, 315 Design Firm: Asurion Creative Solutions, Bridgewater NJ Client: Asurion Title: Amazon Brand Store Creative Director: John Elter Senior Designer: Vi Hannett Senior Copywriters: Paula Ernst, Mike Melone Senior Project Manager: Lauren Carver Director Client Marketing: Amy Comiskey Senior Marketing Manager: Kallen Trachsel

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: Art Center College of Design, Pasadena CA Title: Aesop Ivory Cream Artisan Set Creative Director: Kenneth Kuh Art Director: Kenneth Kuh Designer: Kenneth Kuh Production: Kenneth Kuh Kenneth Kuh Paper: NEENAH® FOLDING BOARD, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena CA Title: Boudin SF | Plastic Free Food Packaging Creative Director: Yi Mao Art Director: Yi Mao Designer: Yi Mao Photographer: Jack Strutz Instructors: Jessica Deseo, Andrew Gibbs Advisor: Gerardo Herrera Paper: Neenah ENVIRONMENT® Papers and EAMES™ Paper Collection, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: ArtCenter College of Design, Los Angeles CA Title: Thwart Packaging Designer: Eun Jung Bahng Professor: Dan Hoy Paper: Neenah ENVIRONMENT® Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Auburn University School of Industrial + Graphic Design, Auburn AL Title: Ear Things Earring Start-up Kit Designer: Bailey Matthews Paper: Neenah ENVIRONMENT® Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

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Design School: Auburn University School of Industrial + Graphic Design, Auburn AL Title: Prim Health Essentials Designer: Anna Claire White Professor: Robert Finkel Paper: CLASSIC® WOODGRAIN Papers and CLASSIC® STIPPLE Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Auburn University School of Industrial + Graphic Design, Auburn AL Title: Port Oil Co. Designer: Anna Porter Paper: CLASSIC® TECHWEAVE Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Auburn University School of Industrial + Graphic Design, Madison AL Title: King’s Cola Branding Art Director: Gurden Smith Professor: Robert Finkel Paper: ESSE® Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Auburn University School of Industrial + Graphic Design, Charleston SC Title: Copa d’Oro Designer: Madison Elrod Paper: CLASSIC® LAID Paper and CLASSIC CREST® Paper, learn more at neenahpaper.com

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: Auburn University School of Industrial + Graphic Design, Auburn AL Title: THINK. Ink Designer: Jake Martin Paper: CLASSIC COTTON®Papers, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Graphic Design Program, Philadelphia PA Title: Make Your Own Music Box Designer: Gwyneth Neumont Instructor: Sandy Stewart

Design School: Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Graphic Design Program, Philadelphia PA Title: Contrapasta Designer: Kaci Kwiatek Instructor: Sandy Stewart

Design School: Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Graphic Design Program, Philadelphia PA Title: What’s the Stitch Designer: Jaclyn Parry Instructor: Sandy Stewart

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Design School: Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Graphic Design Program, Philadelphia PA Title: ZOOM Designer: Matthew Barnett Instructor: Jody Graff

Design School: Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Graphic Design Program, Philadelphia PA Title: Wonder: A Recycling Journey Designer: Lauren Molino Instructor: Shushi Yoshinaga

Design School: Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Graphic Design Program, Philadelphia PA Title: Toothy Sustainable Brushing Kit Designer: Anna Cushing Instructor: Jody Graff

Design School: Kennesaw State University/School of Art & Design, Kennesaw GA Title: Prismatic - Opaline Eau de Parfum Creative Director: Natalie Dettman Art Director: Natalie Dettman Designer: Natalie Dettman Production: Natalie Dettman Professor: Carole MaugĂŠ-Lewis

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: Kennesaw State University/School of Art & Design, Kennesaw GA Title: Lace Up! - Shoe Lace Variety Pack Creative Director: Karsten Nebiker Art Director: Karsten Nebiker Designer: Karsten Nebiker Production: Karsten Nebiker Professor: Carole Maugé-Lewis

Design School: Kennesaw State University/School of Art & Design, Kennesaw GA Title: Bloom Box - Let’s Get This Garden Started! Creative Director: Kyla Resnick Art Director: Kyla Resnick Designer: Kyla Resnick Production: Kyla Resnick Professor: Carole Maugé-Lewis

Design School: Kennesaw State University/School of Art & Design, Kennesaw GA Title: Ruff Life Dog Soap Packaging Creative Director: Logan Stephens Art Director: Logan Stephens Designer: Logan Stephens Production: Logan Stephens Professor: Carole Maugé-Lewis

Design School: Kennesaw State University/School of Art & Design, Kennesaw GA Title: North Face Branding Creative Director: Jacquelyn Hataway Art Director: Natalie Dettman Designers: Natalie Dettman, Jacquelyn Hataway, Micah Nibbs, Maggie Owen, Erin Walsh Production: Micah Nibbs Professor: Carole Maugé-Lewis

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Design School: Kennesaw State University/School of Art & Design, Kennesaw GA Title: Beard & Barrel - The Whiskey Soap Co. - The Cocktail Collection Creative Director: Savannah Winn Art Director: Savannah Winn Designer: Savannah Winn Production: Savannah Winn Professor: Carole Maugé-Lewis

Design School: Kennesaw State University/School of Art & Design, Kennesaw GA Title: Forget Me Not - Bridal Day Essentials Creative Director: Emily White Art Director: Emily White Designer: Emily White Production: Emily White Professor: Carole Maugé-Lewis

Design School: Kutztown University, Shillington PA Title: Kindle & Flint Trail Angel Chocolates Creative Director: Madison Woodruff Paper: NEENAH® FOLDING BOARD Papers, Matte Finish, learn more at neenahpaper.com

Design School: Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D), Lancaster PA Title: Astro Noise Isolating Headphones Designer: Kevin Foss Instructor: Tom Newmaster Chair of Graphic Design: Pamela Barby

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D), Lancaster PA Title: Wine & Russet Roscato and Merlot Potato Chips Designer: Dyneisha Gross Instructor: Tom Newmaster Chair of Graphic Design: Pamela Barby

Design School: Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D), Lancaster PA Title: Kalon Eco-Friendly Earbuds Designer: Emily Phillips Instructor: Tom Newmaster Chair of Graphic Design: Pamela Barby

Design School: Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D), Lancaster PA Title: Sweet Mary Jane’s Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips and Salted Caramel Kettle Mix Designer: Anthony Nardo Instructor: Tom Newmaster Chair of Graphic Design: Pamela Barby

Design School: Pratt Institute, San Francisco CA Title: Sensodyne Packaging Concept Art Director: Adao Liu Designer: Adao Liu

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Design School: Pratt Institute, Chicago IL Title: Naughty Lil Devil Beer Packaging Creative Director: Jeong Won Hwang Art Director: Jeong Won Hwang Designer: Jeong Won Hwang Instructor/Creative Director: Thomas Delaney

Design School: Sage College of Albany, Clifton Park NY Title: Toxic Tonic Soda Packaging Designer: Tyler Frisbee Professor: Sean Hovendick

Design School: Salisbury University, Salisbury MD Title: Tall Tales Brewing Co. Craft Beer Labels Designers: Maddie Noonan, Bri Purnell Professor: Allison B. Seth

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah GA Title: RYZA Package Design Designer: Amy Ruzich

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS | STUDENT DESIGN

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah GA Title: MATCHA Organic Tea Package Design Designer: Christian Bruder

Design School: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah GA Title: Living Culture Beer Package Design Designer: Mac Zafarana

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STOP MAKING WEBSITES THAT PARTY LIKE IT’S 1999 JOSH KELLY

20+ years on, not only are people still designing sites like this, publications are still giving awards for it. Right before they hit you with their paywall.

Now, lest you assume all this is sour grapes, few at my firm care much about awards. It’s a modest feel-good thing. But we’ve been designing and building websites since the ‘90s, tracking trends in design and development and user behavior, and felt what we’d submitted was elegant, beautiful, usable, with subtle dynamics flourishes and compelling messaging - most importantly, it’s driving measurable business results.

We thought it was award-worthy, but more importantly we knew it would be a great brand asset for our clients.

Therein lie all the points.

Recently, a venerable design publication rebuffed our firm’s website design award

Digital long ago graduated from its novelty phase. It’s woven into our lives. The majority of people are viewing from small screen devices. Today, the point of a website is to make it easy

submission with the tart reply “we try to

and rewarding for people to engage with your brand, not to wow

look for sites that are able to use the digital

them with your website’s innovation for innovation’s sake.

space in an innovative way.”

In 2020, the fact that you noticed the website itself is more Ouch. Licking our wounds, we visited the publication’s site

likely to mean IT GOT IN THE WAY.

to see which innovators put us to shame. What we found was not so much a tour de force of digital innovation as a way-

You can still have a little fun, of course. But it’s time to retire

back machine; a celebration of the code gimmickry that

the gimmicks and digital party favors and stay focused on

characterized the early web.

winning brand friends, not website awards.

In the early days, transforming a cursor into a doughboy mitten

JOSH KELLY is Managing Partner and Chief Strategist, FINE, which describes itself

or a flaming dreamcatcher was the height of innovation. Long

as “a design-minded, human-centric, hyper-engaged, digital-savvy, awesome-inducing,

periods of loading were justified by the assumption that it’ll

brand-believing, definition-defying, hyphen-dependent, un-agency-like agency.”

all be worth the wait when users marvel at how you turned a simple product matrix into a 4-dimensional chart, or imbued each click with the sound of a lasergun. A 30-second, musical animation of your logo was a great intro to your wares. Back then, the novelty of the medium meant showing off digital chops was an end in itself. Heck, no one had much bandwidth anyway.

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HOW TO OVERCOME COMMON CHALLENGES OF WORKING REMOTELY

By Diane Domeyer As we are currently called to practice social distancing, a majority of us are likely working in our homes, rather than

One of the best parts of telecommuting is being able to

our usual offices. While it’s important to change the way

work with your pet at your feet. But what happens when

we work to protect our communities, this can be a new

your furry friend sees a delivery person and raises a

and difficult transition for professionals who haven’t pre-

ruckus? Of course there’s the mute button, but what if

viously telecommuted.

you’re in the middle of giving a presentation or responding to a query?

Besides helping us work safely right now, telecommuting has some other benefits, too. You don’t have to wake up

The key to being a successful remote worker is anticipat-

early to commute to the office. You can enjoy your lunch

ing these types of scenarios. Before a phone call or video

break with your family or roommate. You can also still

conference, put pets in a separate room — preferably far

connect with your coworkers with “virtual” coffee chats or

away from your home office or other workspace. You can

social hours. But remote work isn’t without its challenges

also invest in a headset with a noise-canceling micro-

or mishaps.

phone. This would also help eliminate other sources of background noise, such as a neighbor who fires up their

Here are four sticky situations you wouldn’t necessarily

lawnmower or leaf blower as you’re about to join a confer-

face in the office — and tips for dealing with them.

ence call.

• Your boss asks you to hop on an impromptu video call, but

• You find yourself working through dinner most days.

your appearance may not be “office-ready.”

When working from home, it can be easier to blur the One way to keep teams connected during this time is to

lines between work and life, as you don’t have to physi-

use video calls, and many managers are now putting this

cally commute to and from the office. Let your manager

technology to use. One of the advantages of working

and your team know you’ll generally sign on and off

remotely is not having to dress up, but that doesn’t mean

around a certain time. Take breaks throughout the day,

you should be a slob — keep up at least a semi-profes-

like going for a walk at lunch or grabbing an afternoon

sional appearance. However, if you are caught with bed-

snack. By setting boundaries for yourself, you’ll prevent

head and are in your pajamas, ask to join on audio only.

feeling stressed and overworked, and you’ll give yourself the time you need to relax and recharge each day.

• You’re on a tight deadline and your internet goes down.

As a majority of us switch to telecommuting, we may Internet access is the lifeblood of remote work, and you

encounter occasional challenges, but it’s important we

should have a plan B in your back pocket for emergencies

adopt best practices like these to keep our workdays run-

like this. For example, consider using your smartphone as

ning as smooth as possible. It simply takes planning,

a temporary hotspot. Since this option can quickly eat up

diplomacy and a cool head to prevail when the unexpect-

data — especially if you’re using a bandwidth-intensive

ed happens.

service — have another way to contact your manager or team members that you’re experiencing connectivity problems and will be in communication again soon. They’ve likely have had a similar experience in the past few weeks and should understand.

• You’re on a conference call and your dog starts barking.

Diane Domeyer is Executive Director of The Creative Group, a specialized staffing service placing interactive, design, marketing, advertising and public relations professionals with a variety of firms. For more information, visit roberthalf.com/creativegroup

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