Greece was a positive surprise at the third place of the European Design Awards 2020, an annual awards program for outstanding work in the communication design field. It is worth noting that more than 1500 participants coming from 35 different European countries submitted their work this year, competing in 44 categories covering branding, packaging, exhibition design, typography, digital design, illustration and self-promotion, among others. Greece received 15 awards in total (three gold, seven silver, and five bronze prizes); more specifically, the winners were as follows:
Gold 2020
Digital, Promotional site: Antonis Kounellas by Kommigraphics Design Studio
Miscellaneous, Printed miscellaneous: Jam Pedals by Beetroot Design Group
Digital, Motion graphics: Sky Premium Life by Beetroot Design Group
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Silver 2020
Publication, magazine: Archisearch, The Paper Edition by Post–Spectacular Office
Illustration, corporate illustration: At Heroic Rhythms by G Design Studio
Packaging, packaging miscellaneous: Brain On Fire Matchboxes by Sputnik Design Team – Linakis Digital
Packaging, food & beverage packaging: Kudu Coffee by Bob Studio
Internal production, self-initiated projects: Marlet AntiManifesto, a typographic XXL compendium by Parachute
Packaging, alcoholic drink packaging: Warehouse Ten by G Design Studio
Illustration, corporate illustration: Yiayia And Friends by Beetroot Design Group
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Bronze 2020
Packaging, health & beauty packaging: Aenaon by Bob Studio
Promotion, brochure: Parachute® Type Elections 2019 by Chris Trivizas
Miscellaneous, original typeface – display: PF Marlet by Parachute
Miscellaneous, student project: Vlemmata (gazes) by Kimon Ladonikolas
Packaging, food & beverage packaging: Yiayia And Friends by Beetroot Design Group
Source: Greek News Agenda