We invite students to participate in our 2024-25 PGSF Box Design Contest, a unique opportunity to showcase your creative talents while contributing to the promotion of scholarship programs that support the next generation of graphic arts professionals. Winning entries will not only receive a $500 check and an award certificate but will also gain national recognition, with your work featured across our website, social media channels, and in a national press release.

THIS YEAR we have a Fall and Spring Contest – 2 opportunities for instructors to invite their students to participate in a real world project and showcase their packaging design skills!

Fall Deadline: December 20, 2024

Spring Deadline: April 30, 2025

But this contest is about more than just the prizes—it’s your chance to play a vital role in promoting educational opportunities in the graphic arts. The winning box designs will serve as the delivery mechanism for PGSF’s scholarship materials, including brochures, flyers, and other promotional items, sent out to educators across the country. Your design will be the first thing recipients see, making it an integral part of how we engage with and inspire the next generation of graphic arts students.

Whether you’re passionate about design, looking to build your portfolio, or eager to leave a lasting mark on the industry,
this contest offers a platform to do just that. Join us in shaping the future of graphic arts education, one box design at a time.

Educators: Please encourage students in your school to enter the PGSF Box Competition either as individuals or as part of a class assignment or project.

Download the Box Design Contest Flyer

Paige Stainsby – California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA