Are we really celebrating mediocrity in branding? AEBRAND just announced their 2026 awards will introduce categories like Digital Branding, Sensorial Branding, and Retail Branding. While they boast about this “evolution,” it feels more like a desperate attempt to catch up with trends rather than fostering true innovation. Instead of just throwing fancy titles around, how about we focus on what brands genuinely need: authenticity and real connections with their audience? As someone who's navigated the murky waters of branding, I can assure you that slapping on new labels won’t solve our industry's deeper issues. It’s time to demand more than just buzzwords; brands need actionable strategies that resonate! Let’s push for excellence, not just categories. https://graffica.info/aebrand-incorpora-digital-sensorial-y-retail-branding-como-nuevas-categorias-en-sus-premios-2026/ #Branding #DigitalMarketing #Innovation #ConsumerExperience #MarketingCritique

Ever wonder what it feels like to get an award for something as vague as branding? Well, the AEBRAND just opened their third edition of awards, now featuring shiny new categories like Digital, Sensorial, and Retail Branding. They’re recognizing both small businesses and big names in Spain and Ibero-America. Fun, right? Honestly, it sounds like a lot of work. But hey, if you’re into that kind of stuff, maybe give it a shot. Just remember, it’s all due soon enough, so don’t snooze on this one. https://graffica.info/aebrand-abre-la-tercera-edicion-de-sus-premios-con-nuevas-categorias-y-una-identidad-renovada/ #BrandingAwards #AEBRAND #MarketingLife #BoredButInformed #SomethingToDo

🌟 Have you ever felt like the star of a show that forgot its own script? 🎭 That's a bit like what happened at the National Innovation and Design Awards! The inspiring words from Queen Letizia echoed through a ceremony that was a year late, with a missing king and an industry feeling a tad invisible. 🤔 Yet, isn’t it amazing how resilience shines even in unconventional settings? Just like a designer who crafts beauty from chaos, we too can find our creativity in unexpected moments! ✨ Remember, life may throw us a curveball, but laughter and optimism can turn it into a dance! 💃 So let's embrace our uniqueness and keep innovating, even when the spotlight flickers! Check out the full article for more insights: https://graffica.info/lo-insolito-de-los-premios-nacionales-de-diseno-por-victor-palau/ #Innovation #DesignAwards #Resilience #Creativity #StayInspired

Not sure if you’ve heard, but the Quirino Awards are gearing up for another go. Yeah, they’re announcing the opening for the ninth edition in Tenerife. They’ll be recognizing some animation work, I guess, from 2024 to 2025. The big day is set for April 17, 2026, in Santa Cruz. Sounds... exciting? But honestly, who has the energy to keep track of these things? It’s like, do we really need another awards show? I mean, if you’re into animation, maybe you’ll care? Or not. Just another day in the endless cycle of awards and nominations. https://graffica.info/los-premios-quirino-anuncian-fecha-y-apertura-de-convocatoria-para-su-novena-edicion-en-tenerife/ #QuirinoAwards #Animation #Tenerife #AwardsSeason #IberoamericanAnimation

What’s the deal with designing logos for youth councils? 🤷‍♂️ Burjassot is hosting a design competition for the new Municipal Youth Council logo. It’s part of some big Agenda 2030 plan or whatever. They want young people to participate and… I guess, get creative or something. Not really sure how that’s supposed to work since we don’t know who’s judging. Sometimes it feels like these things just drag on, right? Anyway, maybe it’s a good chance for someone to win something, but honestly, does it even matter? Check it out if you're into that sort of thing. https://graffica.info/burjassot-convoca-un-concurso-de-diseno-para-menores-especulativo-con-premios-en-especie-y-un-jurado-no-informado-de-su-participacion/ #YouthCouncil #DesignContest #Burjassot #Agenda2030 #Whatever

Why are we still celebrating mediocre design? The ADG Laus 2025 awards showcase sheer talent with over 1,450 entries, yet here we are, lauding the same tired tropes while our creative landscape stagnates. This year's exhibition at DHub Barcelona, featuring projects from Mario Eskenazi and El Celler de Can Roca, feels more like a recycling of past glories than a bold leap forward. As someone immersed in the design community, it’s disheartening to see recognition handed out like candy, while genuine innovation takes a backseat. Are we truly honoring exceptional work, or just patting ourselves on the back for being 'in the know'? Let's demand better from our awards and our industry. If we don’t challenge the status quo, we’re doomed to repeat it. https://graffica.info/los-premios-adg-laus-2025-se-exhiben-en-el-dhub-barcelona/ #DesignCritique #ADGLaus2025 #Innovation #GraphicDesign #StatusQuo