Art of the Envelope

The Art of the Envelope awards are held every year to showcase creative envelope concepts and design.

Art of the Envelope 2003

The 2003 entrants all displayed considerable skill, thought, and talent to help raise creative standards. Candida thanks all entrants for their interest and hard work.

Presenting the winning entries for 2003.

Lockwood

This year's judging of finalists was an extremely close affair, as all displayed skill and talent, combined with thought provoking concepts. The Gold Award Winner came through with its novel three dimensional qualities, starting as an envelope, growing into a house.

Comments by this year's judges included:
- "Creative use of third dimension to underpin key message".
- "Excellent thinking".
- "Cool, interactive, well made, really like it".

Congratulations to Carey, who was a category winner last year

GOLD AWARD WINNER

Designer:
Carey Tuohy,
Wellington

Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2. Medium.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 33.22 cents excl. GST.

 
dog-a-bone

The level of professionalism and presentation here by a first time entrant raised the standards this year. In addition it contained a subtle novelty value.

The judges were impressed:
- "Well thought through for target audience".
- "Good integration of strong graphics, and envelope to provide a compelling message".
- "Immediate 'wow'. Very professional".

SILVER AWARD WINNER

Designer:
Jeremy Burton,
Trio Group, Auckland

Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2. Oversize.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 61.33 cents excl. GST.

 
Paua

This entry created much comment by some and was well received by all as an eye-catching entry.

The judges comments included:
- "Great idea - really pushing the envelope".
- "So cool - real standout qualities".

CATEGORY WINNER
Refine & Re-design

Designer:
Wendy Beyer
Wellington


Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Post Category: Standard Post.
Minimum quantity: None
Price ea: 40 cents.

motor-vator

There was a high level of input into the planning and strategy for this entry, It has a very practical and user friendly approach.

Comment was:
- "Very original thinking"

CATEGORY WINNER
40 Cent Classic

Designer:
Gina Phipps
MacPrint, Christchurch


Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2. Medium.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 32.22 cents excl. GST.

 
Possum

Here is a creative use for the "pesky" possum and the opportunity for a souvenir. As one judge commented:
- "It has instant appeal".

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Designer:
Kat Gwilliam & Andy Miller
Both Design Students

Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Post Category: Packet Post.
Price ea:$1.80

 
Envy-lope

This was one of the entries vying for the top award originating from the stable of ideas of last year's winner.

It was described as:
- "A very well executed entry, which could so easily have gone wrong but didn't".
Another judge commented on:
- "How well aimed it is to its target audience".

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Designer:
Phil Dunstan-Brown
DNA Design


Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2 Small.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 47.33 cents excl. GST.

 

Art of the Envelope - 2002

With Art of the Envelope, Candida Stationery is pushing the envelope. We're helping to raise the creative standards, imaginings and bold use of envelopes in the marketing arena.

 

It's time to change your baby

The Judges awarded the First Prize to "Time to Change Your Baby" because of overall concept. The designers used shape, texture, copy and photographs to build a story. It's involving, memorable and fun. The approach to the envelope was novel and the entire pack has strong cut-through. In this instance, the envelope plays an integral part in the communication in getting opened, read and responded to. It is much more than a carrier, it is also the message!

OVERALL WINNER & WINNER
OPEN - ENDED CATEGORY


Designer:
Phil Dunstan-Brown
DNA Design

Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2. C4 Extra Large.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 55.11 cents excl. GST.

Plastic Top

The Judges were very pleased with this particular entry because of its ingenuity. First, it looks at an everyday item - an envelope - and reinvents it. Second, by using a clear material alongside a textural paper, the recipients senses are involved. Third, the designer has opened a host of opportunities with the see through top

RUNNER UP WINNER - CUT AND FORM CATEGORY

Designer:
Perween Irani
Western Mailing

Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2. C5 Large.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 47.33 cents excl. GST.

 
Reverse It

The Judges liked the way the designer has taken an everyday concept like reusable and used it in a totally new way.

With rubber edges and a return address on the inside, the recipient need simply turn the envelope inside-out to return to sender.

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Designer:
Andy Smith

Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 32.22 cents excl. GST.

 
Cellphone

This entry is interactive with the envelope device part of the overall theme. It also makes good use of a variety of senses, with the phone ringing when the envelope is opened.

WINNER - MAXPOP CATEGORY

Designer:
Carey Tuohy

Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2. Extra Large.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 55.11 cents excl. GST.

 
Coffee

The Judges like the way this entry redefines what an envelope can be. It's larger than life - and it smells good, too!

The campaign was to promote coffee and the designer used coffee to stain the envelope.

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Designer:
Amie Fitzgibbon
Student Media
Design School


Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: Packet Post under 500g.
Minimum quantity: no minimum
Price ea: $ 1.80 excl. GST.

 
House of silhouettes

This is a very involving entry with the envelope being an essential part of the message. Not only is the recipient involved, it's 'windows of art' add great dimension.

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2. C5 Large.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 47.33 cents excl. GST.

 
Missing You

FINALIST


Designer:
Tamsin Painter

Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2. C4 Extra Large.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 55.11 cents excl. GST.

 
Eyes

FINALIST

Designer:
Deborah Kerr


Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 32.22 cents excl. GST.

 
Eyeball

FINALIST


Designer:
Alexandra Spirat

Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2. C5 Large.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 47.33 cents excl. GST.

 
Wheel

FINALIST

Designer:
Michael Currie

Postal Rate
NZ Post within NZ:

Volume Post Category: VP2.
Minimum quantity: 1000
Price ea: 32.22 cents excl. GST.

 

 

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