UCS Graphic Design students win packaging awards
May 1 2008 4:48PM
Two second year BA (Hons) Graphic Design students have gained recognition of their work by the Institute of Packaging’s prestigious Student Starpack Awards.
Mike Todd won a bronze award for his entry for the “Easter egg packaging” brief, sponsored by Tesco’s; and Suzanne Frank won a commendation for her design for the “Haute Chocolat” packaging brief, sponsored by Nestle.
A requirement of the Easter egg package was to reduce packaging waste, and Mike accordingly did a Constructivist-inspired design which allowed the egg to be seen fully, from all sides, whilst protecting it more than adequately.
Suzanne also set out to appeal to fine art afficionados, with a highly inventive design inspired by the painter Piet Mondrian.
Competition is fierce for these awards, many entrants are students on full-time packaging courses, our students do just one seven day project devoted entirely to packaging.
Lindsay Harris, Lecturer for Graphic Design will be accompanying Mike and Suzanne to receive the awards on 22 May. The ceremony takes place at the IOM3 (The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining), in Carlton House Terrace, London. The awards are being presented by Mark Caul, Senior Packaging Technologist at Marks & Spencer, and the Ceremony will be hosted by Dr Bernie Rickinson, Chief Executive, IOM3.
Further details about the awards are available at http://www.starpack.uk.com/