For decades, the PRINT Awards have held a special place in the design world—not just as a competition, but as a record of where the field has been and where it’s going. What began as PRINT’s Regional Design Annual grew into a global program that celebrates the best work across disciplines, from typography and branding to motion, packaging, and social impact. Each year, the awards take the pulse of the industry, highlighting the projects, studios, and students shaping the future of visual culture.
One of the reasons the PRINT Awards matter so much is the company they put you in. Past winners include studios like Sunday Afternoon, which went on to earn Agency of the Year honors in 2022 and continued to win for branding and logo work in later years—proof that recognition can build momentum over time; and Base Design, who took home that same honor in 2023.
Sunday Afternoon | Agency of the Year | 2022 PRINT Awards
Base Design | Agency of the Year | 2023 PRINT Awards
The awards regularly spotlight work that pushes the boundaries of form, craft, and purpose, from experimental typography and illustration to projects focused on social impact and community storytelling.
2022 PRINT Award Honorees: Zulu Alpha Kilo | First Place | Brand Design; Autobahn | First Place | Environmental Design
Winning a PRINT Award doesn’t just mean a trophy—it means visibility. Honorees are featured on PRINT’s platform, shared across its channels, and recognized by a jury made up of respected designers and industry leaders. That exposure can lead to new clients, new collaborations, and new opportunities, especially for emerging designers and students looking to establish themselves in a competitive field.
2024 PRINT Awards Honorees Clockwise: Design Army | First Place | Advertising; Podunkt Studio | First Place | Branding & Identity Systems; Leo Burnett Chicago | First Place | Brochures and Catalogs; Rhozi Zhu | First Place | Type Design; The Office of Ordinary Things | First Place | Self-Promotions
But the PRINT Awards are also about something bigger than individual careers. Entering supports the kind of independent design journalism that has documented the field for generations. Since its founding, PRINT has existed to show the “far-reaching importance of the graphic arts,” and the awards continue that mission by creating a space where great work is seen, discussed, and remembered. When designers enter, they’re not only promoting their own work—they’re helping sustain the platform that celebrates the profession itself.
That’s what makes the PRINT Awards special. They honor the past, recognize the present, and help shape the future—one entry at a time.
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