Category Archives: Shortlist

2017 Young Designer Shortlist

Posted on May 29, 2017 by PANZ

Allen & Unwin Young Designer of the Year Award 2017 Shortlist Congratulations to shortlisted designers: Sam Bunny and Leon Mackie Click on designer’s image for more information and examples of their work. After graduating from Massey University School of Design Leon Mackie’s first job … Continue reading →

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Sam Bunny – 2017 Young Designer of the year FINALIST

Posted on May 29, 2017 by PANZ

ALLEN & UNWIN YOUNG DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2017 Winner Sam Bunny View shortlist  

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What Dog Knows — Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2017 FINALIST

Posted on May 29, 2017 by PANZ

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments Beautifully executed from the cover to endpapers with wonderful interaction between illustration and text, and delightful details throughout. The clever and clean design delivers an abundance of ideas with … Continue reading →

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Bad Hair Day — Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2017 FINALIST

Posted on May 23, 2017 by PANZ

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments Bad Hair Day uses simplicity to strong effect. The images are the most important and so it took real discipline for the designer to take a step … Continue reading →

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Leon Mackie – 2017 Young Designer of the year FINALIST

Posted on May 23, 2017 by PANZ

ALLEN & UNWIN YOUNG DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2017 Finalist Leon Mackie View shortlist  

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Golden Month: Caring for the World’s Mothers After Childbirth — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2017 FINALIST

Posted on May 23, 2017 by PANZ

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments A surprising treatment for a sensitive subject matter. Physically, it handles as if a book of common prayer, or personal pocket diary in terms of size and shape, it feels … Continue reading →

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See Play Do: A Kid’s Handbook for Everyday Creative Fun — Edify Award for Best Educational Book 2017 FINALIST

Posted on May 23, 2017 by PANZ

Edify Award for Best Educational Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments Not many workbooks also succeed as reading books. See Play Do does. Despite the wide variety of content and swathes of empty space, the book feels balanced and easy to access. … Continue reading →

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Social Work in Aotearoa New Zealand — Edify Award for Best Educational Book 2017 FINALIST

Posted on May 23, 2017 by PANZ

Edify Award for Best Educational Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments Don’t judge a book by its cover – a disappointing cover image is not enough to detract from a very well-designed text book that lays out the text patiently and supplies … Continue reading →

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Tiny Owl on the Ramshackle Farm — Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2017 FINALIST

Posted on May 22, 2017 by PANZ

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments The same elements that last year’s judges appreciated in Lotte’s shortlisted book (Pukeko Dancing) are present here also: A pretty and inviting cover, a striking limited colour palette and … Continue reading →

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Capsicum, Capsi Go — Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2017 FINALIST

Posted on May 22, 2017 by PANZ

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments Pacey, playful and quirky! Capsicum Capsi Go’s simple, fun idea is elevated by the bright, bold design and endearingly offbeat illustrations.  The choice of typeface and placement is in … Continue reading →

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