The Show

The Graphic Design Student Show is an annual juried exhibition showcasing the best graphic design, motion graphics, illustration and web design work of students in the Graphic Design Program at Parkland College.

For the exhibition, a jury of Parkland design faculty selected the best student work from the current school year. The exhibition gives students a chance to present their work in marketing communication, branding, advertising, and design to industry professionals and the community.

Award Winners

The following awards were presented at the opening night reception on
May 11, 2016 at 7pm:

• Graphic Design Best of Show Christie Klinger ($100)
• Illustration Best of Show (sponsored by The Robeson Family) Christie Klinger ($100)
• Typography Best of Show Hilary Pope ($100)
• President's Award of Excellence Shannon Martin ($100)
• CUDO Award of Excellence Christie Klinger ($100)
• Surface 51 Award of Excellence Martha Henigman ($100)
• Studio 2D Design Strategy Award Sarah Powers ($100)
• Six Demon Studio Award of Excellence Skyler Reifsteck ($100)
• [co][lab] Award of Excellence Bethany Manalo ($100)
• Wesley Food Pantry Award of Excellence Shannon Martin ($100)
• Electric Pictures Award of Excellence Jordan Bidner ($100)
• David M. and Shirley A. Jones Student Art Award Jordan Bidner ($100)
• Fine & Applied Arts Department Chair Award Maiki Bello ($100)
• Graphic Design Program Director's Award Abby Rogers ($100)

Special thanks to this year's judges who selected the winners:

• Kelly White, Director, 40 North
• Matt Wiley, Graphic Designer, Taylor Studios

To see the award winners:

• See blog post at blog.parkland.edu
• Download awards ceremony presentation (PDF)

Art Gallery Talk

Wednesday May 11 at 7pm
with Liza Wynette, Instructor at Parkland College

The State of Contemporary Illustration

Immediately after the awards ceremony, Illustration instructor Liza Wynette will give a special presentation. Her gallery talk will feature recent student and professional art commissioned for editorial, advertising, and other commercial applications. "Illustration is one of those professions that walk the line between fine art and commercial art," says Liza Wynette. "Both types of art need to be aesthetically beautiful, creative, and communicate a concept visually. The only real difference between fine and commercial art is its function. Where fine artists can ask questions, commercial artists have to answer them.