Fifth Grand Prix forms part of 30th birthday celebrations
Paris, September 6 2016
Inspired by conversations with design and traditional agencies, Epica has created aDesign Grand Prix. The new prize comes as The Epica Awards celebrate their 30th birthday.
The winner will be chosen from one of Epica’s four existing design categories: Graphic Design, Publication Design, Packaging Design and Product Design – as well as a new category, Brand Identity.
Epica’s editorial director Mark Tungate, who edits the annual Epica Book of prize-winners, explained: “The design categories have become more and more popular over the years, and it struck us as unfair that none of these entries stood a chance of winning a grand prix. Finally, in our 30th year, we’ve put that right.”
Tristan Macherel, executive creative director of design agency Landor Paris, welcomed the news. He commented: “Design must demonstrate its ability to solve the strategic and creative problems brands now face. This Design Grand Prix will bring to our attention projects that challenge and push the boundaries of design practices, at a time when the fine line between advertising and design is blurring."
Epica launched a dedicated monthly column, Design Plus, on its website last year as part of the content it syndicates to its jury of marketing and communication journalists. “We’re fans of design, so the column laid the groundwork for this new grand prix,” Tungate added.
For further information, contact:
Mark Tungate, Editorial Director, mark@epica-awards.com
Lucia Ongay, Global Press Manager, lucia@epica-awards.com
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Epica is the only global creative prize awarded by journalists working for marketing and communications magazines around the world. It offers an independent jury and global press coverage. Launched 30 years ago, today it is an international celebration of creativity, attracting thousands of entries from more than 70 countries.
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