THE PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 25, 2011: The 2nd Philippine Graphic Design Awards is in high gear with release of its finalists. The judging process held last October 1 at CO.LAB in Makati concluded with 24 finalists from among student and professional entries. Winners will be revealed on November 5, 2011 at the Decagon in Silver City, Ortigas. The PGDA show is open to the public and tickets are currently on sale at discounted prices via PGDAwards.com.
PGDA Program Director Ritchie Baquirin offered some insight, “We received fewer entries this year as compared to last year but the quality has undoubtedly improved. Looks like designers are taking PGDA more seriously.”
BBDO Guerrero, McCann Worldgroup Philippines and Rain Creative Lab Design captured 11 of the 17 finalists in the Professional category. Seven entries from female designers are shortlisted in the Student category.
PROFESSIONAL
BBDO Guerrero – Insta-Business Card – Identity & Self-Promotion
Kenneth O. Tan – KEN "i Ken Design"- Identity & Self-Promotion
McCann Worldgroup Philippines – Scotch Brite "Spill" Flyer – Direct Print
Karl Fredrick M. Castro – If I Write You This Poem Will You Make It Fly: A book of birds and verse poems – Publication
BBDO Guerrero – "Eurolane Box Singapore-Frankfure – Packaging
Paolo Mayo – "Ang Asim" Natural Vinegar Giveaways – Packaging
BBDO Guerrero – Pineapple – Retail and Point of Sale
BBDO Guerrero – Kiwi – Retail and Point of Sale
McCann Worldgroup Philippines – San Miguel Beer "Lifestyle Brews" – T-shirt Design – Applied Graphics
Burnwater Design Studios – Courage – Illustration
Meneer Marcelo – Dangerous Minds – Illustration
Raizel Go and Wham Bacabac – Raw School Posters 2010 – Illustration
BBDO Guerrero – Changing World Website – Online
Rain Creative Lab Design – My Pilipinas – Online
Rain Creative Lab Design – Mosley and "Sugar Na May Asim Pa" – Online
Rain Creative Lab Design – Periwinkle Website – Online
Juanito "Quiccs" Maiquez – The Journey to San Lazaro – Motion Graphics
STUDENT
Amy Domingo – Rock Star – Identity & Self-Promotion
Maria Therese E. Lansangan – DIY or DIE – Publication
Nicole Ernestine M. Severino – Drumocracy – Publication
Noryden Marie Devora – Mukha ng Pera: Isang Mukha ng Kasaysayan
Janine Avenido – Satin Noose, Sunday Boose – Applied Graphics
Darylle G. Mon-alon – Marriage of the Minds – Illustration
Analyn L. Yap – Barangay Bahagi: Photojournalism for the Masses – Online
This year’s Head of Jury and Executive Creative Director of Lowe Philippines, Leigh Reyes, shared, “There were many good entries but we were very tough on the selection of finalists. We awarded innovative ideas, thoughtful designs, and impressive execution.”
Judge Nico Puertollano of 27+20 design studio added, “The student entries were the highlight. You’ll see what I mean when the winners are revealed at the show.”
Aside from the C, M, Y and K trophies, an adobo magazine trophy will be awarded to the people’s choice as determined through online voting until October 31, 6pm. Cast your vote here.
Running on its second year, PGDA aims to provide growth opportunities for exceptional Filipino graphic designers through the recognition of their work and to bring the creative community together in a celebration of local talent. Make it out to the show on November 5 to see the winning entries and enjoy live music from some of the freshest local acts as you come together with likeâ€minded individuals. Free flowing beer and raffle items await! For complete information, visit PGDAwards.com or search Philippine Graphic Design Awards on Facebook.
PGDA 2011 is coâ€presented by adobo magazine, BluPrint Magazine, CO.LAB, Getcre8ive a delegate of Getty Images, and 27+20 Design Boutique. Major Partner: Grupo Mano Creative Designs. Supporting Partners: FlyLife, San Miguel Brewery Inc., Yo Card, The Show Sponsors: Cuahon Photobooth and Hobby Master 2003 Studio.
