Graphis presents award-winning works in advertising from some of the top advertising firms internationally. Platinum and Gold awards are given full-page presentations, Silver awards are presented, and Honorable Mentions are listed. Award-winning work from the judges, a panel that consists of Graphis Masters and top professionals in the industry, is also featured. Additionally, a list of advertising giants who have sadly passed away the past year is included.

Content: Graphis presents award-winning works in design from some of the top designers, and design firms internationally, including packaging, poster, editorial, and more. Platinum and Gold Awards are given full-page presentations, Silver awards are presented, and Honorable Mentions are listed. Selling Points: This is a great resource for inspiration and a tool for understanding the visual standard one must meet to compete among the top award-winning professionals. It contains high-quality presentations of the winning work. Audience: Designers, art directors, creative directors, artist/illustrators, educators, students, and creatives who seek motivation and inspiration. Credits: All winners describe their assignments, creative process, and the results of their work in the Credits & Commentary.

The advertising art community's premiere showcase of print ads from around the world.

Graphis awards over 1,000 winners. Entries are judged by an award-winning panel of industry leaders. Platinum and Gold Award-winning students describe their assignments given and approaches to their projects, which give insight into their creative processes. This book contains full-page images of Platinum & Gold Award-winning work from talented instructors and students. Silver-winning work is also displayed, and Honorable Mentions are listed. This book is an invaluable resource that can be used by instructors to raise their students' visual standards and expectations in the classroom.

You know you've got the talent, now let them know it-your complete guide to finding, winning, and keeping good clients Written by a graphic designer and successful marketing consultant, this book is the most complete guide available to marketing your services, with clear, practical, step-by-step instructions on every aspect of graphic design marketing, including: * Developing and implementing a marketing plan * Researching prospective clients * Creating effective marketing materials * Cold calling and follow-ups * Effective communication * Dressing for success * Resumes, cover letters, and portfolios * Proposals, bids, and contracts * Keeping good clients-account management Also included are sample business forms, contracts, proposals, letters, and checklists, along with stunning full-color examples of successful self-promotion campaigns for every budget. Throughout the book, there are fascinating and instructive interviews with clients as well as graphic designers from across the country who share what they've learned about marketing and managing graphic design services.

Graphis presents award-winning works in design from some of the top designers, and design firms internationally, including packaging, poster, editorial, and more. Platinum and Gold Awards are given full-page presentations, Silver awards are presented, and Honorable Mentions are listed. Selling Points: This is a great resource for inspiration and a tool for understanding the visual standard one must meet to compete among the top award-winning professionals. It contains high-quality presentations of the winning work. Audience: Designers, art directors, creative directors, artist/illustrators, educators, students, and creatives who seek motivation and inspiration. Credits: All winners describe their assignments, creative process, and the results of their work in the Credits & Commentary.

This year's international panel of Judges includes Award-winning Designers Kit Hinrichs (US), Gunter Rambow (DE), Andrea Castelletti (IT), Alvaro Perez (ES), Eduardo Aires (PT), Boris Lju- bicic (HR), Tosh Hall (US), Trevett McCandliss (US), and Nancy Campbell (US). Each Judge provided their scores and commentary on the work, which resulted in 7 Platinum, 125 Gold, 346 Silver, and 272 Merit Winners from around the world. All 750 award-winning submissions are permanently archived at graphis.com.

Winning Entrants: Platinum Winners: Tiny Hunter (AU), COLLINS (US), cosmos (JP), Ventress Design Works (US), Karousel (IS), SVIDesign (UK), Ginger Brand (UA), Commission Studio (DE), and STUDIO INTERNATIONAL (HR). Contents: All entries were judged by a panel of highly accomplished, award-winning Branding Designers: Adam Brodsley of Volume, Inc. (US), Cristian "Kit" Paul of Brandient (RO), and Sasha Vidakovic of SVIDesigns (UK). Included is work from some of the best Design Professors with their student branding designs from New Talent Annual 2018. Also featured are designs by each of this year's Judges, as well as additional past award-winning work from each Platinum Award Winner. Credits & Commentary: Platinum and Gold Winners describe their assignments, their approaches to the problems, and the results of their work, providing insight into their creative processes. Selling Points: Book contains full-page images of Platinum and Gold Award-winning work from international Designers. Silver-winning work is also presented, and Honorable Mentions are listed. Audience: This book is an important resource for Designers, Art Directors, Clients, Museums, Design enthusiasts, and anyone who seeks visual inspiration.

Work is judged by a panel of award-winning Designers. Platinum and Gold Award Winners describe their assignments, approaches, and results, providing valuable insight into their creative processes. This book contains full-page images of Platinum & Gold Award-winning work from talented Designers. Silver and Honorable Mention-winning work is also displayed. This Annual is a valuable resource for Photographers, Design Firms, Advertising Agencies, Museums, Students, and Photography enthusiasts.