awards & publications

publications
 

The Big Book of Packaging


FAI has 4 designs featured in The Big Book of Packaging

The Big Book of Packaging is a collection of the latest designs
and packaging ideas for amateur and professional designers
as well as marketers and retailers. It contains 384 pages of the
most innovative packaging designs from around the world.
 

Really Good Packaging Explained


Weil by Spring “The Healthy Kitchen” Collection
– a cookware and kitchen designs was selected
for Really Good Packaging Explained.

Ever wonder what makes a package design really
successful? “Really Good Packaging Explained” addresses
the elements of effective packaging and what makes a
particular design more powerful or attention-grabbing
than others. Four well-respected design professionals each of
whom specializes in the area of product packaging evaluate 300+
design examples in the book and provide specific observations and critiques.
     
 

Market Smart

FAI has 4 designs featured in Market Smart: The Best in Age and Lifestyle Specific Design.

Most graphic design books focus on what designers are creating
– logos, brochures, product packaging, etc. Market Smart has a fresh
perspective by focusing instead on who they are creating for. Effective
age, gender, and lifestyle specific designs from around the world are
featured. Readers learn how designers use the tastes, trends, and backgrounds
of consumers to market their products specifically for them.
     
 

American Corporate Identity 2009

FAI has 5 designs featured in American Corporate Identity 24.

Today American Graphic Design & Advertising is a highly-respected
showcase for the very best graphic design & print advertising in the
United States. An annual design competition, AGDA continues its
illustrious twenty-five-year legacy as a mainstay for designers who
want to keep current with contemporary American design and corporate identity.
     
 

The Big Book of Design Ideas 3

FAI has 4 designs featured in David E. Carter’s Big Book of Design Ideas 3.
From Logos ” New Jersey Ironmen to Candy packaging
Linens-N-Things Candy Kits to a Seasonal Summer Program for Bed Bath & Beyond.

Carter is known for his series of books featuring carefully selected graphic design from some
of the most esteemed firms across the country. The original Big Book of Design Ideas became one
of the best-selling publications in the history of graphics books.
     
     

awards
2009 AGDA Awards – Dr. Weil Spring Cookware Packaging
2009 AGDA Awards – Linens-N-Things – Retro Tins Candy Packaging
2009 AGDA Awards – Bed Bath & Beyond – Flannel Bedding Packaging
2009 AGDA Awards – Bed Bath & Beyond – Bamboo Bedding Packaging
2009 AGDA Awards – New Jersey Ironmen Logo

2008 GDUSA American Graphics Design Award – Dr. Weil Spring Cookware Packaging
2008 GDUSA American Graphics Design Award – Brownie Points Bakery Brand Dev.
2008 GDUSA American Graphics Design Award – Jamar Labs Wipes Packaging
2008 14th Annual Communicator Award – Dr. Weil Spring Cookware Packaging (Award of Excellence)
2008 14th Annual Communicator Award – Linens-N-Things – Retro Tins Candy Packaging (Award of Excellence)
2008 14th Annual Communicator Award – Bed Bath & Beyond – Flannel Bedding Packaging (Award of Distinction)
2008 American Design Award – www.faidesigngroup.com website

2007 GDUSA American Packaging Design Award – Bed Bath & Beyond – Flannel Bedding
2007 GDUSA American Packaging Design Award – Bed Bath & Beyond – Bamboo Bedding
2007 GDUSA American Packaging Design Award – Linens-N-Things – Retro Tins Candy Packaging
2007 GDUSA American Graphics Design Award – Bed Bath & Beyond – Flannel Bedding Packaging
2007 GDUSA American Graphics Design Award – Bed Bath & Beyond – Summer Seasonal Packaging
2007 GDUSA American Graphics Design Award – Linens-N-Things – Retro Tins Candy Packaging
2007 GDUSA American Graphics Design Award – Linens-N-Things – Elite Dark Candy Packaging

2006 GDUSA Instore Graphics Design Award – Bed Bath & Beyond – Summer Seasonal Packaging
2006 GDUSA Instore Graphics Design Award – Linens-N-Things – Candy Kits Packaging
2006 GDUSA Instore Graphics Design Award – Linens-N-Things – Elite Dark Candy Packaging