2018 Graphics Excellence Awards Top Winners

2018 GRAPHICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS BEST OF SHOW

HM Graphics

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What the Judges Said РDesign 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 entr̩ 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