Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richmond Magazine Entry Title: The Real Thing Entry Credit: Justin Vaughan, Adam Ewing, Joey Wharton, Jay Paul, Greg Weatherford Judge Comment: This is how it's done. It's well-researched, it's well written, it's well shot and well designed. All the traditional magazine design elements are all here, from the balanced, full-page photo juxtapositions and well-placed pull quotes to the classic symmetry and well-justified columns. But re-creating these classic album cover styles is so fun and creative, and finally... huge bonus points for using the same typeface for the main headline as Prince's actual Purple Rain album cover. Brilliant! Great work, team!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Ashburn Magazine Entry Title: Little Free Libraries Entry Credit: Jill Devine, Astri Wee Judge Comment: A wonderfully classy, clean and engaging design for a really fun community story. Love the headline & pull quote treatments & the cool, soothing color scheme especially. The balance of photo / copy here is also well planned and executed. Awesome work!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Washington Business Journal Entry Title: Gaps in the Food Chain Entry Credit: Maggie Lynn, Carolyn Proctor Judge Comment: Exactly the kind of well-designed, well-illustrated piece for a strong business magazine. People come for the fun, informative infographics and photo illustration, and stay for the well-written and spotlessly clean, well-designed feature. Solid work.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: Ashburn Magazine Entry Title: Living History Entry Credit: Bill Kent, Astri Wee Judge Comment: Fun headline treatment, great community storytelling, colorful presentation. While some of the design elements are a bit unorthodox, the vibe they carry is relaxing and comforting. Good stuff.
