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The Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) Design Awards, have been Australia's barometer for creative excellence since 1992. This year AGDA held its Design Biennale in Hobart on 13-16 November.

The judges selected Distinction and Pinnacle winners from the finalists named in October in its ten categories

The jury consisted of:

Shane Greeves, (Jury Chair) FutureBrand Global EC, London
Jonathan Ellery, Browns, London
Mike Rigby, R/GA, New York
Karin Seja, KSD, Adelaide
Sue Mawer, Turner Design, Perth
Tanja Hall, JOLT, Brisbane
Graham Barton, Folk, Sydney
Che Douglas, BTP, Melbourne

In packaging, eight Distinctions were awarded:

Egg Nog, by Alt Group

Special Editions & Promotional Packaging

Moolanda 'Shattered Rock' by Cornershop

Beverage

Venus Citrus Packaging System by Simple Integrated Marketing

Food

 

Moolanda by Cornershop

Beverage

 

The Artisans by Voice

Beverage

 

Kit & Kaboodle by Mash Design

Beverage

 

The Phantom by Draw Studio

Beverage

 

Shaw Family Vintners Single Vineyard Series by Parallax

Beverage

 

 

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