Board Converting News, September 4, 2023

AICC Announces Student Packaging Design Winners

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, an- nounced the winners in the annual AICC Student Packag- ing Design Competition highlighting the talent and creativ- ity of students in the field of corrugated packaging design. Students demonstrated their prowess in structural design and graphic aesthetics in this year's competition being tasked with creating a "Hardware Shipper Box" that could safely transport assorted items while enduring the rigors of courier delivery. The winners will be recognized during the AICC Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 18-20.

First Place: Dunwoody College of Technology

Structural Challenge Winners • First Place: Dunwoody College of Technology's “DI- YAY,” Xinh Beardmore, Cory Richard Williams, and Kris- tin Benusa • Second Place: Millersville University's “Ville Hardware,” Kaylena Travitz and Ben Troyano • Third Place (tie): Clemson University's “Penguin Hard- ware,” Marc Alvarado, Lindsey Diehl, Thomas Feaster, and Emory DeLoach • Third Place (tie): Appalachian State University's “Ryllex Hardware Shipping Box,” Rylee Woods and Lex Smith The Graphic Design category showcased the fusion of artistic vision and packaging functionality. Graphic Design Winners • First Place: University of Texas Arlington's “Tuff Hard- ware,” Edwin Barrera, Oliver Harris, Kit Corney, and Cassidy Victor

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