Wednesday 2 April 2014

Graphic Design lecturer James Edgar shortlisted for ABCD award

Graphic Design lecturer James Edgar made the shortlist for a prestigious award following his work on a series of books.




James attended the ABCD's (Academy of British Cover Design) Annual Academy Awards in east London last week - to find out that his designs on Bateman series made a shortlist of six in the Series category.









































"I'm not sure if i'm allowed back at the college as I didn't win," James joked. 
"But it was a great night I'm delighted to have been shortlisted."
The awards took place in a bar in Hoxton last week, attended by a wide range of some of the best graphic designers in the country. 










































Despite being in its first year, the awards attracted over 750 entries across 10 categories - representing the full spectrum of British publishing.










































The long-list was whittled down by a highly experienced and well-respected panel of industry legends to 60 shortlisted designs.










































The final winner for each category was then decided on the night through public vote by fellow graphic designers.
Congratulations to James on the fantasic achievement!