"i predict a riot…"

Thursday night was the private view and awards ceremony for the Northern Design Competition 2009 at Leeds Metropolitan University. Our three nervous finalists got suited & booted for the occasion. Alex, Jack, and Jake were three of thirteen people shortlisted for the Young Northern Designer category. There were to be three winners selected for prizes, and the rest were to be given runners-up awards. We are very proud to say that both Alex Hindle & Jake Holt were selected as winners of the category, being presented with a trophy, a certificate and cash prize monies of £500 each, which was presented to them by Ricky Wilson, lead singer of The Kaiser Chiefs!!! Very special indeed…Jack Townsend was awarded a runner up prize of £100.

The award was judged by world renowned designer Wayne Hemingway, who had this to say about Alex's advertising project;

"This student certainly has an eye for advertising, coupled with a flair for graphic design, this entry shows a good understanding of the range of skills required to be successful in the creative industries."

Wayne Hemingway also passed comment on Jake's theatre poster project;

"This is an excellent range of posters which have demonstrated a high level of expertise in the field of graphic design. The theme and style of each is both creative and eye-catching."

All-in-all a fantastic night for Alex, Jake & Jack, and our little graphics course from Blackburn!!