The moment you've all been waiting for has finally arrived! First of all I'd like to thank you all for participating this year and making the competition such a great success. We got a lot of coverage online this year as the competition is growing in popularity. Enough about all that— let's get to what you REALLY want: this year's winners. 1st Place Goes to Ramond Walker for his designs for Launch Ministries! 2nd Place Goes to Sherman Merchant for his designs for Oops! Creative: 3rd Place Goes to Ramond Walker for designs for Revolution: Awards of Distinction Winners Listed Below: Austin Beymer Joy Franzen David Willis Chelsea Davey Shawn Bender

JP Jones

creative director/graphic designer
Paige1Media

Jones is currently the Creative Director at Kenneth Hagin Ministries a.k.a. RHEMA Bible Church in Broken Arrow, OK. She is also the owner of Paige1Media, a graphic design firm that works with domestic and international clients on projects ranging from basic logo development to magazine and book design. Her firm is also contracted in conjunction with Collipsis Web Solutions. In her spare time she serves as an adjunct instructor at Oral Roberts University, teaching classes for the Communications Department. Jones has been designing professionally for over 8 years and immerses herself in the current trends and technologies emerging in the industry.

Nicholas Clayton

web designer
Collipsis Web Solutions

Early interest in application programming developed into a love for all things web driven. Nicholas Clayton has created and managed internet marketing sites, delving into CGI and web application programming, developing  fully integrated database driven web applications for over 10 years and has spent 6 years as a web master. Meanwhile, he has an incredible eye for creativity and has had the opportunity to work with branding specialists on a variety of projects.

Jason Holland

photographer
Holland Photography

After using the technical side of his brain as a Systems Administrator for 10 years, working with companies such as the University of Houston and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Jason Holland decided to develop his creativity. 3 years later, Holland's photography speaks for itself. With an eye for design, Holland's portfolio boasts images that are both inspirational and pensive.  Holland's photography can be viewed here.

Amanda King

senior graphic designer
Kenneth Hagin Ministries

With a solid degree in Communications, Amanda King found herself exploring her creative nature through an internship with a ministry in Tulsa, OK. Quickly her innate creativity was revealed as she was assigned more and more tasks and today, the rest is history. King's responsibilities include creative branding for a variety of groups and ministries. She frequently finds herself working on print projects ranging from letterhead to magazine layout.

Jeff Bardel

editorial proofreader
www.jeffbardel.com

As a professional proofreader  and writer, Jeff Bardel is in the unique position of  watching the design team develop ideas around his copy. This gives him the opportunity to participate and redirect the flow of the piece with a few simple words. In the industry for over 8 years, Bardel has worked with ministers across the United States.

Mark Burleson

creative consultant
Redeemer Consulting

Networked with ministries and companies around the world, Mark Burleson has had the opportunity to analyze and critique branding solutions, network systems and marketing operations throughout the industry. Owner of Redeemer Consulting, Burleson is also a Network and Systems Administrator at LifeChurch.tv. in Edmond, OK.

Getting your work noticed and bursting through the door of opportunity is one of the biggest challenges for student designers. With that in mind, In Search of Design is proud to announce that the Student Identity Package Design Competition has officially began.  Online entry will be available before the day is over!

In the meantime, read the entry details and check out the awesome prizes being offered. If you are in school ANYWHERE. . . you're eligible to enter. Show us your creativity!

All the information you need to enter can be found here! Good luck!

Well, as the days pass, more and more people are beginning to buzz about the Student Designer Identity Competition. Posters are still being hung, cards are still being passed out and the word is spreading!

What do you need to do to get involved? Check out our entry page and get your identity package designed today!

For those of you who are still scurrying to get your entries finished and entered, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that the competition will be closing in 15 DAYS! Don't wait till the last minute to get your entries finished!

In case you don't remember, you can read all the details of the competition here.

To get you thinking in the right direction, here are a few more sample Identity Packages you should check out! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

Happy Creating!

It's almost that time of year! The 2nd Annual In Search of Design Student Identity competition will begin accepting entries on October 1st. Let's go over the rules--if you're currently a student or recently graduated and have STUDENT work you'd like to enter then you're eligible.

Unlike many other competitions, that charge exorbitant competition entry fees, The ISOD Iddy Awards is a strictly STUDENT Competition designed to expose the best of the best Student Identity Designs. The best part is, because we understand the expenses of higher education, this competition only costs $10 per entry.

Now, the best part! Because the contest is for Identity packages, each entry must consist of a student-designed, Logo, Business Card, Letterhead and Envelope. These pieces can be actual pieces created for clients, self promotional pieces or concept pieces created for fake or imaginary clients. Entries are based on the following criteria: Awards are granted for the following categories:

Grand Prizes: 1st Place -- Overall Package 2nd Place -- Overal Package 3rd Place -- Overall Package The Overall packages are judged based on the following criteria: Clarity of Message, Piece Integration, Consistency of Design, Overall Use of Color, Overall Creativity There are also Certificates awarded for the following criteria:

Logos: judged on the following criteria: Creativity, Use of Color, Uniqueness, "WOW" Factor, Scalability and Color Conversion to BW.

Letterhead: judged on the following criteria: Creativity, Use of Color, Logo Integration, Main Letter “Area”, Contact Info. Placement, Use of Whitespace, Overall Appearance

Envelopes: judged on the following criteria: Creativity, Use of Color, Logo Integration, Address Placement, Overall Appearance

Business Cards: judged on the following criteria: Creativity, Use of Color, Logo Integration, Placement of Elements, “WOW” Factor, Overall Appearance Click here for a breakdown of rules and award information.

The Entry deadline for the 2009 Competition is January 1st, 2010, students, start your designs!

If you've been anxiously awaiting the results of the 2nd annual In Search of Identity Student Design competition, your wait is almost over! The judges arein the final stages of judging and the winners will be announced officially on February 1st, 2010. This year, we've seen a tremendous growth in talent and professionalism among our entrants. If you weren't able to enter this year,get started on your 2010 entries! It's never too early! Thanks for participating, and we look forward to seeing this year's winners!

You're a student.  You're an artist.

If you dream of someday owning your own studio or would like to work for a big agency, you know how important it is to begin getting your name out there. As a designer, your reputation means everything.  If you're ready to GET NOTICED, this competition is your opportunity to take the first step in making your dream a reality.

The Prizes:

1st PLACE: One 1st Place winner will receive:

$100 iTunes Gift Card

Certificate of Award, suitable for framing

Artwork will be featured on www.InSearchOfDesign.com

Guest blog on www.InSearchOfDesign.com

Opportunity to Intern at Paige1Media.com a Tulsa Design Firm, and sister company of InSearchOfDesign.

2nd  PLACE:
$50 iTunes Gift Card

Certificate of Award, suitable for framing

Artwork will be featured on www.InSearchOfDesign.com

3rd  PLACE:
$25 iTunes Gift Card

Certificate of Award, suitable for framing

Artwork will be featured on www.InSearchOfDesign.com

Entry Guidelines:

Each entry must contain a student-produced Identity Package including a letterhead, envelope and business card sample. "Mock Ups" are acceptable but must be to scale. Online entries must be submitted in .jpg or .pdf format.  For Tips and Tricks on creating an award winning identity package, click here.

Entry may be submitted online or you can mail your entries to:

In Search of Design Competition
12350 East 138th Street South    
Broken Arrow, OK 74011

When mailing your entries  please be sure to  include the Student Identity Package entry form and a $10 check or money order made payable to Paige1Media.  Download the form here.

Entry Fee:

The student design competition entry fee is only $10.  Online applicants may pay by credit card or Paypal. For those mailing in the fee, please make checks payable to Paige1Media.

Entry Deadline:

All entries must be postmarked by January 1, 2010. Any entries received after that deadline will not be eligible for the competition.

The Judges:

Entries will be judged by a panel of 6 creative professionals. To read about more about the judges and their experiences click here.

In Search of Design Student Identity Package Competition

Q. Can I enter more than one package? A. Absolutely! You will just need to fill out an entry form and pay the fee for each entry. Q. What if I have other pieces of an identity package, packing slips, or a case study. Can I enter them too? A. As long as you enter at least 3 pieces of an identity package, it will be accepted. However, additional pieces will not affect the judges decision. Q. What will the judges be looking for as they judge the entries? A. Entries will be judged on comprehensive logo development, and the overall design, creativity and visual presentation of the letterhead and envelopes. Q. Where can I get more information on the pieces of an identity package? A. Check out the articles on the blog, especially, Logos, Business Cards, Stationary and Envelopes. Q. Can I apply for an internship even if I do not win the competition? A. Paige1Media is always accepting resumes and inquiries. To submit a resume and portfolio simply contact us. Q. Is there an entry fee? A. Yes. The entry fee is $10. Q. When is the submission deadline? A. All entries must be received online or postmarked by December 1, 2008. Q. Can I submit my entry online? A. Yes. Click here to submit your entry.

Students! If you haven't yet, get your entries in for the ISOD Student Identity Competition this week. Don't miss out on your opportunity to get some experience and gain some momentum in the industry as you win the opportunity to be featured on a design blog and share your experiences with the rest of your peers! Good luck!