Display Wizard - previous winners

1st Prize

2017/18

What the Judges Said About the Design:

“The design was really lively and vibrant, as well as ticking all the boxes for the brief. The text on the t-shirt highlighted the positive aspects of living in Loughborough and is a great advert for the University."

"In the essay, Patrick explained the amazing opportunities in Loughborough, with the t-shirt transmitting the idea that University life is tailored towards the students."

2016/17

What the Judges Said About the Design:

“This design was very imaginative and well-designed. Farzana has clearly carefully considered the brief which is great to see.”

"The essay carefully explained the inspiration for the design - with the hexagons representing cohesion within the College and the bees influenced by the crest of Blackburn."

2nd Prize

2017/18

What the Judges Said About the Design:

“Oskar's design was extremely professional and really considered the University's brand guidelines. Oskar has highlighted the rich history and culture of the area in his design."

"In the essay Oskar explained the influence of Inverness Castle and the natural environment that surrounds it.

2016/17

What the Judges Said About the Design:

“We absolutely loved Brian’s design as it showed how University can help its students grow in their environment. The design is simple and effective, which we find is the best approach for display stands.”

"Brian's description explained the careful symbolism of all the aspects of the design, with the main focus on the flower representing the opportunities at university and in the city of Chester itself."

3rd Prize

2017/18

What the Judges Said About the Design:

"Kamila's design was very imaginative and had a lot of symbolism - it's clear she has been inspired by the landscape of Inverness.”

"In her essay Kamila explained how the design had been influenced by the landscapes that surround the students as well as the community atmosphere."

2016/17

What the Judges Said About the Design:

“Lina’s design was technically excellent as well as clearly highlighting her passion for the University. The design is modern and energetic, showcasing the best aspects of both Coventry and the University”

"In her essay Lina stressed how her design was inspired by the importance of individuality, which she feels is a key part of her experience studying at Coventry University."

The designs of the previous winners of the competition have really surprised me. In my opinion, I thought that the 3rd prize winner for 2016/17 was the best designed and presented. The solid and cohesive colour scheme coupled with the casual multiple poster style and bold text immediately caught my eye. The standing banner showcases that 95% of the students at the university had gone on to be in employment which is a key factor when deciding which university to go to. As well as this, a quote has been used to reinforce the personality of the students coming through.

The 1st prize winner for 2016/17 also really surprised me, but in a bad way. While there is a strong use of symbolism in the designs (bees for the Blackburn crest and hexagons for cohesion within the uni), the design is really poor and lacks precision or presentation. It is surprising to me that this design won first prize as it is not very well designed as the judges claimed. I think that the essay to back up this design must have been quite strong and well worded as I don't see another reason as to why this was the first winner. This has made me think that I should put a lot of effort into writing the back up essay as well as the design, as this was obviously a major contributing factor into this design winning the top prize.