This month's PepperMill

 

Graphic Design USA 2009 Awards

Once again, Graphic Design USA magazine has bestowed upon us with an armful of American Graphic Design Awards—five this year, bringing our running tally to 29.

One of our favorite parts of winning awards is that it gives us a chance to reminisce over some highly successful work. These pieces—like so many of the campaigns we create for our clients—are not only creative but also achieved the results our partners were looking for.

Browse through the winners and get a glimpse into what they were able to accomplish.

Client: Standard Bank
Project: 2008 Stand Bank Annual Report
Award: Print Collateral


Our design for the 2008 Standard Bank annual report reflected its position of strength in the midst of the banking industry’s turmoil. The strong lines draw the reader through a review of the year and the company’s goals for the future.

  standard bank

Client: All Out Print Communications
Project: Dream Big Brochure
Award: Print Collateral


All Out’s mission is to give its clients everything they need to unleash their creativity. This brochure, filled with fun ideas, invites the reader to think big, go bold and be fearless. The pages show off All Out’s extra-large printing capabilities and the unique substrates they work with.

  all out

Client: That’s Caring
Project: www.thatscaring.com
Award: Website Design


The That’s Caring site combines information about the eco-friendly gift basket provider’s green products with friendly tips for living an overall earth-conscious lifestyle. The site also features a complete content management system and a customized storefront for easy shopping and ordering.

  thatscaring.com

Client: Pepper Group
Project: PG Client Agency Handbook
Award: Print Collateral


Starting a business relationship is a bit like starting a romantic one. In the beginning, you’re not sure exactly how things are going to progress and you have a lot of questions that you’re not quite sure how to ask, like “Are you, or have you ever been, a serial killer?” We created the handbook to eliminate those uncertainties and communication problems. The book explains what to expect during each step of a project, ensuring a smooth process from the very start.

  PG client agency

Client: Pepper Group
Project: PG Top Secret Brochure Self-promotion
Award: Print Collateral


Our latest promotional piece is a look at our culture, work and philosophy written from the perspective of a spy working inside our agency. The Top Secret brochure reveals a lot about our strengths and approach in an unexpected, humorous way.

  PG spy book