Graphic Design USA Magazine (GDUSA) recently honored the American Graphic Design Award winners in its 60th Anniversary Showcase published in December 2023. Of the 9,000+ entries received for this year’s competition, GDUSA selected 800 pieces as winners. GDUSA chose winners that “reflect the increasingly expansive ways in which graphic design serves and shapes commerce and culture.” Nine students and graduates from The Modern College of Design won awards for design work.

American Graphic Design Award winners include:

Chris DeRosa, Second-Year Student
New Balance Shoe Photography
Instructor: Mark Werle

Mariya Dydyk, Third-Year Student
Strongsville City Branding
Instructor: Clancy Boyer

Abigail Henkle, 2023 Graduate
The National Gardening Association Website
Instructor: Paul Garcher

Carly Utter, 2023 Graduate
Endangered Species Chocolate Website
Instructor: Paul Garcher

Amaya Schreiber, 2023 Graduate
Kernel Seasons Butter Stop Motion
Instructor: Kevin Passmore

Arianna Heyl, 2023 Graduate
GoMacro Stop Motion
Instructor: Kevin Passmore

The Modern College of Design
Creative Director – Justin Morter, 2008 graduate
Copywriters – Jessica Barry, 1997 graduate, and Cait Franklin, 2016 graduate
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This prominent design publication consistently features student, faculty, and alums’ work from The Modern, and this year was no exception. “We are proud of the exceptional design work that our students and graduates create, and it is rewarding when industry experts share it with the world,” states The Modern College of Design President Jessica Barry.

Visit gdusa.com/competitions/graphic-design/2023-agda-awards to view the award-winning work.

“2023 American Graphic Design Awards.” Graphic Design USA, 1 Dec. 2023, pp. 8-9.