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January 25, 2024

The Modern College of Design Wins National Design Awards

Graphic Design USA Magazine (GDUSA) recently honored the American Graphic Design Award winners in its 60th Anniversary Showcase published in December 2023.  Of the 9,000+ entries received for this year’s competition, GDUSA selected 800 pieces as winners. GDUSA chose winners that “reflect the increasingly expansive ways in which graphic design serves and shapes commerce and culture.” Nine students and graduates from The Modern College of Design won awards for design work.

American Graphic Design Award winners include:

Chris DeRosa, Second-Year Student

New Balance Shoe Photography

Instructor: Mark Werle

Mariya Dydyk, Third-Year Student

Strongsville City Branding

Instructor: Clancy Boyer

Abigail Henkle, 2023 Graduate

The National Gardening Association Website

Instructor: Paul Garcher

Carly Utter, 2023 Graduate

Endangered Species Chocolate Website

Instructor: Paul Garcher

Amaya Schreiber, 2023 Graduate

Kernel Seasons Butter Stop Motion

Instructor: Kevin Passmore

Arianna Heyl, 2023 Graduate

GoMacro Stop Motion

Instructor: Kevin Passmore

The Modern College of Design

Creative Director - Justin Morter, 2008 graduate

Copywriters – Jessica Barry, 1997 graduate, and Cait Franklin, 2016 graduate

Recruitment Viewbook

This prominent design publication consistently features student, faculty, and alums’ work from The Modern, and this year was no exception. “We are proud of the exceptional design work that our students and graduates create, and it is rewarding when industry experts share it with the world,” states The Modern College of Design President Jessica Barry.

Visit gdusa.com/competitions/graphic-design/2023-agda-awards

"2023 American Graphic Design Awards." Graphic Design USA,
1 Dec. 2023, pp. 8-9.

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