Here’s who scooped the ACPME awards at The Chesford Grange and galleries of their fantastic entries
Service of the Year – Sponsored by Konica minolta
Winner
THE University oF SHEFFIELD
The judges said: “Real positive change evident. Proactive and collaborative approach. Took on a brand refresh internally to prove themselves and to reposition the team. They created a strong visual identity for the Print & Creative Service. A detailed submission including impact, savings and improvements.”
Highly-commended
Loughborough University
The judges said: “Restructure brought greater collaboration, clearer progression, practical improvements and savings. A range of initiatives – small and large – improved processes efficiently.”
Best In-House Design – SPONSORED BY EFI/EPS
Winner
THE University OF SHEFFIELD
Performance venues brand refresh
The judges enjoyed seeing before and after and the evolution. Energetic, strong use of colour, versatile and impactful. Appeal to target audience, adaptable and inclusive. The design works well in large format and digital. Congratulations.
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Highly-commended
LOUGHBOROUGH University
BUSINESS SCHOOL BRANDING
Judges were impressed with versatile brand development. They enjoyed seeing the process, the research, the progress wheel, the shapes and their diverse application.
Best In-House Photography – Sponsored by XL DISPLAYS
Winner
University of BATH
UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE PHOTOGRAPHY
The judges commented: “This body of work shows technical excellence with visual impact. Evidence of consideration of practicality of usage and future application of the imagery. Collaborative working with their design team to achieve an effective outcome.”
Highly-commended
University of GLASGOW
COLLABORATIVE TEAM PROFILES
Judges said: “A series of constantly high quality images – multiple subjects captured in a broad range of locations and situations.”
Best In-House Printed Product – Sponsored by DUPLO INTERNATIONAL
Winner
University of Leicester
OFFER HOLDER’S PACKS
The judges were extremely impressed with the packs. Bold and sustainable holding envelope, personalised printing, detailed data merge. The brief was exceeded – students would be proud to receive this pack. Key information is delivered with personality and at a high standard. The award entry was detailed including a presentation book.
Highly-commended
SHFFIELD HALLAM University
PRINTSHOP BOX
The judges said: “An innovative way to answer the brief. Collaborative approach working with students as designers. Different techniques including foil, die cut and a bespoke box.”
Best In-House Wide Format – Sponsored ANTALIS UK
Winner
University of Leicester
CAMPUS DRESSING
The judges said: “We were impressed by the scale and range of materials and how the team overcame the installation challenges. The design was influenced by the space and the theme – for example the forensics door in the School of Criminology. Bold, visually impactful and consistent. Also a strong award entry presentation offering sufficient detail.”
Highly-commended
University of Sheffield
CREATIVE SERVICES RECEPTION
Judges benefitted from seeing before and after results. Really transformative. Excellent variation in materials. An impactful design across the ceiling, glass and floor. The design brought the reception to life.
Best In-House Online Production – Sponsored by XEROX UK
Winner
LOUGHBOROUGH University
POWERBASE 2 PROMOTION
The judges commented: “Wow!
Impactful. Prefect for target audience. Exciting, powerful and immersive. We were impressed by the team challenging themselves with the effective use of drones.”
Highly-commended
THE University OF SHEFFIELD
DATA WAREHOUSE
The judges said: “A challenging brief which was successfully delivered in-line with client’s visual identity and which exceeded expectations.”
Best In-House SUSTAINABILITY – Sponsored by RICOH UK
Winner
LOUGHBOROUGH University
PRINT, POST & LOGISTICS
The judges were impressed by:
“26 commitments. Clear and detailed action points. Clear monitoring, targets and results. The team playing a key role in overall university strategy.”
Highly-commended
THE University OF SHEFFIELD
GREEN IMPACT TEAM
The judges said: “Small things making a big difference. Good use of repurposing materials for the wild flower garden. Improved wellbeing of staff and students.”
independent judges deliberating at the University of Leicester
Mandy Woodcock, BPIF
Carys McInnes, Creative Triangle
Stewart Jackson, BIPP
Ensure your team’s name is in the limelight in 2024
Save your best design, print and photography work, along with innovations and service developments for the next ACPME Awards.
The ACPME Creative & Print Awards are an excellent opportunity for you to promote the work of your team, showcase your creativity, your best printed work, any innovations you have implemented and to tell us just how amazing your service and team are.
The awards will not only recognise your team’s achievements but will help to raise the profile of your service within your institution.
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