The Modern College of Design continues to earn national recognition for the work happening across its campus. Students and creatives from The Modern were recently named winners in the 2025 American Graphic Design Awards presented by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA).

The annual competition receives thousands of entries from across the country, honoring work that reflects excellence in visual communication and the evolving role of design in shaping business and culture. This year’s winners from The Modern represent a wide range of disciplines, from branding and typography to animation and campaign development.

American Graphic Design Award winners include:

Josh Cross, 2025 Graduate, Design
Apple AirPods Pro Commercial
Instructor: Kevin Passmore

Parv Nema, Design Leadership Student
CARDCON: Reshuffled
Instructor: Clancy Boyer

Lucy Gable, 2025 Graduate, Design
Carolingian Custom Typeface
Instructor: Clancy Boyer

Gabe Salazar, Design Leadership Student
King Crimson X Spotify Canvas Teaser
Instructor: Kevin Passmore

Christian Burlison, Design Leadership Student
REGEN – Conservation Microsite
Instructor: Paul Garcher

Micah Hermiller, Design Leadership Student
Save The Bees Conservation Microsite
Instructor: Paul Garcher

Kaylee Lade, 2025 Graduate, Design Leadership
Starting Roots Subscription Box
Instructor: Clancy Boyer

Mariya Dydyk, 2025 Graduate, Design Leadership
Vanicare Rebrand
Instructor: Clancy Boyer

In addition to student recognition, The Modern College of Design was also honored for its own creative work:

The Modern College of Design’s 2025 Commencement Campaign
President: Jessica Barry
Director of Marketing: Justin Morter
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“These awards reflect the level of thinking, strategy, and craftsmanship our students bring to every project,” states The Modern College of Design President Jessica Barry. “We are proud to see their work recognized on a national stage alongside professional agencies and studios.”

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