99awards

The 2019 99awards are bigger and better than ever! From branding to book covers to beer bottles, we've never seen a stronger lineup of top-notch, trendy designs. Plus, this year we've assembled a panel of guest judges comprised of creative professionals from around the world. You won't want to miss any of 2019's stunning designs!

Explore the awards

Key dates

Entry deadline
Nominees announced
Jury panel announced
Winners announced
8 February 2019
2 April 2019
2 April 2019
15 April 2019
2,748,021

Designs created

610

Award entries

57

Nominees

9

Winners

And the winners are...

svart ink

Best Branding Design

ILYA ALES

Best Illustration Design

Mad Pepper

Best Packaging Design

OHO

Best Print Design

EFL

Best use of Typography

R • Batinic

Best Digital Design

BEARHAND Design

Best New Designer

joanna-draws

Best New Top Level Designer

Zombijana Bones

People's Choice Award

Meet the jury

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Brenda Milis
Principal of Creative Services and Visual Trends, Adobe
Brenda Milis is the Principal of Creative Services
and Visual Trends for Adobe Stock. As a
creative director, she leads the Cre... Show more
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Meet Brenda
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Jackson Alves
Letterer, calligrapher and educator
Brazil-based Alves has over 15 years
experience working with international clients.
Jackson’s background in calligraphy... Show more
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Meet Jackson
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Mercedes Bazan
Brand and print designer, Stripe and Increment
Mercedes is a graphic designer and illustrator
from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Currently based
in Dublin, she works as a brand desi... Show more
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Meet Mercedes
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Ben VanderVeen
Art director and digital storyteller, Moss and Fog
Ben is a designer and art director living in
Portland, Oregon. As a visual storyteller, he's
worked for large and small agencie... Show more
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Meet Ben
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Stephan Ango
Co-founder of Lumi and host of Well Made podcast
Stephan is the co-founder and Head of Product
of Lumi. He also hosts the Lumi podcast, "Well
Made". Stephan studied industrial d... Show more
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Meet Stephan
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Dan Johnston
Design Director, Culture Amp
Dan is Director of Design at Culture Amp, an
employee feedback platform which lists Netflix,
Airbnb, and InVision as customers. ... Show more
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Meet Dan

2019 awards

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Best Branding Design

Logos and branding that leave just the right first impression.

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Best Illustration Design

Awesome draw-some masterpieces from fine artists.

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Best Packaging Design

Top-shelf designs from top-shelf designers.

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Best Print Design

These designs look good on paper (and that's the point!).

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Best use of Typography

Simply font-astic. These designs are just our type.

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Best Digital Design

Designs made to be seen on the screen.

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Best New Designer

The most talented designers that joined our community this year.

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Best New Top Level Designer

Leveled-up designers that are at the top of their game.

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People's Choice Award

The only 99award chosen by you, the design lover.

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