American Graphic Design Awards 2023

Trends of 2023

The 2023 American Graphic Design Awards showcased 824 projects, highlighting a continued preference for bold typography, which led with 512 entries. This year saw a notable rise in minimalist designs, with 289 projects embracing simplicity and clarity. Exemplary works such as the "2022 AARP Annual Report" by AARP Brand Creative Services and Carimus' "Quanta 2022 Sustainability Report" reflect a palette dominated by crisp whites, deep blacks, and vibrant golds, creating a striking contrast that enhances readability and engagement. The focus on brand identity remains strong, as seen in the "Skinny Box Logo Design" by Mind of Creative Designer, which utilizes a clean, modern aesthetic. Year-over-year, student work has emerged as a significant category, with 131 projects demonstrating fresh perspectives and innovative design solutions. However, the overall student design entries have receded compared to last year, indicating a shift in focus towards established professional work. The "Laundry App" by Aleksandr Volodkovich exemplifies this trend, combining functionality with a vibrant color palette of fiery reds and soft grays. Additionally, the "Twenty20 Cannabis Seed Catalog 2022" by Copa Design showcases the effective use of earthy tones, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in design. This year’s awards reflect a dynamic interplay between boldness and minimalism, shaping the future of graphic design.

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GDUSA editorial · drafted with archive analytics, reviewed by editors

Aadhya Krishna

2023

Academy of Art Design and Strategy

Website & UX/UI Design

Firm

SHNORH LLC

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Aadhya Krishna

Academy of Art Design and Strategy

Aaliyah Wyman

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Aanvik Singh

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Aarik Googe-Rochester

Gary’s Bee Products Packaging

Aaron Cronk

Iowa School for the Deaf Website Design

Aaron Kelley

Aquanaut Creative Logo Design

Aarushi Gauri Menon

The Celestial Archivist

Abby Bussel

Perkins Eastman 2022 The Narrative Magazine

Abby Rose Blaine

2022 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Report Website

Abby Sugg

A to Z Project

Abby Sutanto

Protiviti’s Senior Leadership Conference Branding

Abigail Damke

Tarnished Magazine, The Student Produced Arts Magazine of Lasell University

Abigail Henkle

The National Gardening Association Website

Abigail Sanders

Baylor University Roach Billboard Project

Abriella Patti

Poppa’s Pasta Student Project

Adam Bert

Dynamic Wealth Group Website

Adam Garber

Mrs T’s Pierogies Packaging Redesign

Adam Jennings

RTI 2022 Annual Report

Adam Milliron

Sheetz Fleet Design

Adam Setala

Milwaukee United Identity, Branding, Social, Motion, and Apparel

Adam Tock

CSTA 2022 Annual Conference

Adam Walko

Slurpee Branding and Identity Campaign

Adena Washington

Quilted Northern® Email Campaign

Adolfo Chavez III

MD Anderson's Boot Walk to End Cancer® 2022

Adriana Lassa

PRIKD: Spicy Margarita Beverage Packaging & Identity Design

Adrienne Metzinger

The State of Women and Girls with Disabilities in New York

Agile Sign

Interior Signage for New Visitor Spaces

Aimee Babcock

TGD 25th Anniversary

Aireen Arellano

Anderson Behavior Group Brand Identity

Ajay Prashad

PIONEER: First African-Singaporean Naval Diver Trainee

Akanksha Mehta

Protiviti’s Senior Leadership Conference Branding

Al Andrien

National Association of Women Business Owners Sponsorship Ad

Alan Hoofring

Emerging Horizons in Retinal Genetics, Biology and Disease Poster

Alana Spiro

Ex Sunscreen Project

Alban Oroz

Rockaway Brewing Company Packaging Design System

Albert Loo

TGD 25th Anniversary

Aleandra Heseltine

Liberty Ship Technology Website Redesign

Aleksandr Volodkovich

B2B Delivery App

Alex Andrews

Southeast Toyota Website Design

Alex Castellanos