Entries open for HP Design Print Awards

HP calls for entries into its inaugural Asia Pacific and Japan HP Design Print Awards 2008.

Held in conjunction with the InfoTrends Digital Printing Seminar 2008, the winners will be announced at the APJ HP Digital Print Awards Dinner on 27 August. Entry into the awards is open to companies from across Asia Pacific and Japan for entries printed on HP Indigo Presses.

"HP aims to recognise companies which have achieved exceptional work in the print and label packaging industries," said VS Hariharan, vice president of graphic arts business, HP imaging and printing group.

"We hope the short-listed entries will serve as an inspiration to their peers and demonstrate the high standards which can be achieved with HP Indigo presses."

The Awards will be divided into eight print categories which include:
* Marketing Collaterals
* Limited Editions and Art Reproductions
* Books and Manuals Printing
* Photo Books/ Coffee Table Books
* Packaging
* Labels and Flexible Packaging
* Specialty Printing, and
* Events and Campaigns.

Entries will be judged by a panel which consists of well known and well qualified leaders from every major segment of the graphics arts industry from the region. Judges will review all completed submissions and assess each entry based on the following criteria:

* Degree of innovation and creativity
* Marketing appeal
* Best use of digital technology
* Paper selection
* Best use of ink and colour
* Finishing and packaging, and
* Overall aesthetics

Entries close on 5 August.