Since 2007, Pentawards has been recognising global excellence in packaging design through its annual competition. In just 12 years the competition has received in excess of 16,000 entries from over 64 countries globally. Each year the Gala Ceremony is held in a different location around the world. This event invites all of the winners to celebrate their achievments and receive their prize on stage in front of the global packaging design community.

Our everyday life is filled with an abundance of products, most of which are packaged. Packages are everywhere and right next to you. There are many aspects in the world of design, but none is closer to you than package design. The Japan Package Design Association (JPDA) is an organization for designers and corporations involved in such package design. Established in 1960 and certified as a public service corporation in 1981, JPDA is the only private organization for package design in Japan. In April 2013, JPDA commenced operation as a public interest incorporated association.

Packaging is closely tied to the cycle of manufacturing, distribution, purchasing, use, disposal and recycling. From this point of view, all concerned with package design must keep in mind that packages have social functions and must be responsible to society. Therefore, an important theme for package design is to make them both consumer-oriented and eco-friendly. JPDA values each one of its members for their knowledge, intelligence and hands-on experience. JPDA furthers mutual understanding and works for exchange between members. By improving the quality of design works, and by promoting the usefulness of package design, JPDA aims to enrich our way of life and contribute to economic development in light of themes required in successive periods.

First awarded in 1953, the iF DESIGN AWARD is the oldest independent design seal in the world. It is a symbol of outstanding design achievements that focuses on the innovative power of design. Every year, companies, designers, agencies and architects put themselves to the test by entering the iF DESIGN AWARD and appreciate its high value – not least as an established marketing instrument for excellent work and performance.

The latest trends, innovation and uniqueness are reflected in the awarded submissions in the following disciplines: Product, Packaging, Communication, Interior Architecture, Professional Concept, Service Design and Architecture.

Take part in this year's competition und make use of the iF DESIGN AWARD as an excellent image booster!

Our everyday life is filled with an abundance of products, most of which are packaged. Packages are everywhere and right next to you. There are many aspects in the world of design, but none is closer to you than package design. The Japan Package Design Association (JPDA) is an organization for designers and corporations involved in such package design. Established in 1960 and certified as a public service corporation in 1981, JPDA is the only private organization for package design in Japan. In April 2013, JPDA commenced operation as a public interest incorporated association.

Packaging is closely tied to the cycle of manufacturing, distribution, purchasing, use, disposal and recycling. From this point of view, all concerned with package design must keep in mind that packages have social functions and must be responsible to society. Therefore, an important theme for package design is to make them both consumer-oriented and eco-friendly. JPDA values each one of its members for their knowledge, intelligence and hands-on experience. JPDA furthers mutual understanding and works for exchange between members. By improving the quality of design works, and by promoting the usefulness of package design, JPDA aims to enrich our way of life and contribute to economic development in light of themes required in successive periods.

Since its inception in 1986, London International Awards (LIA) has been a worldwide Award for creative excellence in all forms of media. In 2004, the word “Advertising” was removed from the annual competition’s name to reflect the fact that it awards more than just “advertising” in an ever-changing industry.London International Awards, the first truly international Award of its kind, has continually evolved as the landscape of the industry has changed. It has grown from honoring three media types, TV & Cinema, Print and Radio to the current landscape honoring 22 unique media.

LIA believes that Creativity doesn't happen in isolation. It depends on making connections: between thoughts and between people. Each year, LIA assembles the best creative minds in the business to judge all of its entries in Las Vegas.

Creative LIAisons is an educational program developed and funded by London International Awards (LIA) for young creatives from around the globe. The age requirement for the program is between 21 and 30 years. Creative LIAisons takes place simultaneously with LIA's judging, helping the next generation make connections with the industry leaders and with their peers.

In order to appraise the diversity in the field of design in a professional manner, the award breaks down into three disciplines: the Red Dot Award: Product Design, Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design and Red Dot Award: Design Concept. Each competition is organised once every year. The products, communication projects as well as design concepts and prototypes entered in the competition are evaluated by the Red Dot Jury, which convenes once a year for each competition based on the individual specialist areas of the members. The laureates are celebrated at the Red Dot Gala award ceremony. The award-winning designs are presented in the Red Dot Design Museums, in the online presentation and in the Red Dot Design Yearbook for example. The award-winners use the winner label in their own communication and marketing materials to set themselves apart from their competitors.

A' Design Award and Competition is the World’s largest, most prestigious and influential design accolade, the highest achievement in design. A' Design Award Winner Logo, symbolizes exceptional design excellence in your products, projects and services.