Photo player of the year mag print2/2/2024 ![]() BEST OF SHOW Smithsonian 2020 Annual Report ![]() We hope the groundbreaking creativity on display will inspire you as much as it’s inspired us. We’re thrilled to honor their talent, innovation, and thoughtful approach to all things visual. You’re likely to find an abundance of inspiration in our stunning roundup of international design stars. This year’s awards boasted an especially illustrious jury that included Sean Adams, Lyanne Dubon Aguilar, Marian Bantjes, Shazeeda Bhola, Santiago Carrasquilla, Alex Center, Maurice Cherry, Joey Cofone, Timothy Goodman, Jon Key, Wael Morcos, Aries Moross, Edel Rodriguez, Edwin Schlossberg, James Taylor, Tea Uglow, Chantel Valentene, James Victore, and Ping Zhu. It takes great care and thought to present a new idea that can also stand the test of time, or an approach that’s simultaneously exciting and carefully considered. Each winning submission reflects a designer who managed to cover all four bases, which is no small feat. Our panel judged entries based on four criteria: Originality, Innovation, Permanence, and Execution. While many motifs were consistent, each winning entry shines brightly on its own.įor two years in a row, our Best in Show award is bolstered by bonus categories that include Agency of the Year (the studio that scores the highest across several categories), Editor’s Choice (hand-picked by PRINT staff), and the Citizen Design Award (a free category honoring the best in socially conscious design). Expert designers backed up groundbreaking studies with gorgeous visuals, and created bold, colorful campaigns that tapped into trendy, maximalist sensibilities. Several entries paved the way for more diverse representation, and the desire for sexual liberation rang throughout a handful of categories. Some winners extended their hand through spreading awareness of harm reduction, or studying the effects of shifting economies or climates. Plenty of entries provided somber, thoughtful reflections on what was lost, or provided helpful strategies to their local communities. Many searched for levity within the difficulties of 2020, while others celebrated the return of live events. Several themes popped up repeatedly throughout the winning entries. Our 2022 lineup presents designers from 45 countries around the world who provided high-quality work, both as hard-working individuals or with remarkably collaborative teams. This became abundantly clear after fielding almost a thousand entries to select 60 winners for this year’s PRINT Awards. Even in the midst of unprecedented chaos, design continues to go above and beyond.
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