Globally recognised Italian paper manufacturer Fedrigoni opened their awards to international entrants for the first time last year. The awards cover five categories – the aforementioned HP Indigo Category, Book Publishing – Hardback, Book Publishing – Paperback, Corporate Publishing and Packaging.

Designers, along with printers and the customers that commission the works, are rewarded.

Studio Brave’s piece evidently shone through. Printed on Splendorgel, by Melbourne’s Bambra Press, the self-promotional print piece entitled ‘Being Brave Four’, is a mix of spectacular photography and brilliant examples of their recent works.

Tim Sutherland, creative director at Studio Brave says, “It was fantastic to receive such an award. We create these pieces to show our passion for design to potential customers, but you never think you’re going to win. We were surprised and obviously thrilled with the outcome.”

Also commenting on the win, Edward Stephenson, marketing manager at Spicers Australia says, “It just goes to show the exceptional design talent and print production facilities we have here in Australia.”

“It truly is an amazing achievement, that out of all of the global entries, an Australian design studio won. Hopefully, Studio Brave’s win will inspire other Australian designers to enter the 2012 competition.”

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