2018 Graphics Excellence Awards Top Winners
2018 GRAPHICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS BEST OF SHOW
HM Graphics
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What the Judges Said – Design and printing collided and created this spectacular Best in Show. The design print team worked overtime to produce this elegant coffee table piece. Stylish black graced with a shimmering aqua foil on the cover is the entré for the gentle warmth of muted taupes and almond hues across each spread. Truly a celebration of layers of color.
2018 GRAPHICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
FIRST RUNNER-UP
The Fox Company
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What the Judges Said – The flawless bindery items include a tasteful pastelle stitching and an extraordinary die cut and glued pocket. The contagious color is highlighted by metallic gold design. A very powerful recruitment tool.
2018 GRAPHICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
SECOND RUNNER-UP
Mossberg & Company
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What the Judges Said – Innovative and a smart approach to Whirlpool branding. Soft touch aqueous accentuates each colorful spread and gatefold. Very user friendly that includes stainless steel samples of the options for the various appliances. Truly a brand celebration. Great execution.
2018 GRAPHICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
BEST OF ILLINOIS
Cardinal Color Group
What the Judges Said – Unparalleled desk calendar disguised as a handbook of visual treatments, die cut techniques, and movable wheels with some of the worst fish jokes we ever heard. These guys can’t do stand-up comedy, but they know their graphics.
2018 GRAPHICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
BEST OF INDIANA
Miles Printing
What the Judges Said – Custom packaging grabs your attention at first glance. Your imagination is on full alert, curious about the print treasures that are hiding inside an elegant, colorful, magnetic case. No disappointment: all the interactive elements deliver a knockout punch. This promotional kit will be on your desk or in your top drawer.
2018 GRAPHICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
BEST OF WISCONSIN
HM Graphics
What the Judges Said – John Deere has harvested one of the most uniquely engineered brochures in this competition. A sturdy, visual portfolio with die cut flaps is the container for the most creatively folded product brochure. A seamless piece that is nested inside is quite a surprise. Great imagination.
2018 GRAPHICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
BEST OF PACKAGING
HM Graphics
2018 GRAPHICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
ADDISON PEOPLE’S CHOICE
McGrath Printing
2018 GRAPHICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
MILWAUKEE PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Philipp Litho
