Both Studio — Melbourne, Australia

“For us, a good business card considers the interplay of paper stock, weight, and print finishes and techniques, such as a foil or an emboss, something tangible and interactive. As for good identity design, we always try to create consistency without monotony within our projects; this gives our visual identities a framework to grow and adapt whilst remaining recognisable into...

Muhammad Junaid Ur Rehman Tahir — Pakistan

“There are still benefits to having a physical company identity and business cards. They give people something they can hold and look at to remember a company’s services and contact information. This makes it easier to form a personal connection and leaves a stronger impression. In addition, physical business cards can be useful in situations where electronic devices may not...

Turnstyle — Oiselle Bird Machine Vol. 1 — Seattle, USA

Meet Bird Machine, Oiselle’s first print publication including original writings from runners Lauren Fleshman, Kara Goucher, and Alison Mariella Désir—alongside a closer look at fall 2020’s flystyle. Oiselle (French for bird) is a women’s running apparel company founded in 2007 with a mission to create a company where the through line of women-led decision-making and product innovation is complete. Oiselle...

Irene Salvadeo — Milan, Italy

What makes a good business card/identity design? “It must be first and foremost unique, created specifically for the person or company it represents. The business card is like the identity card of a brand. Another important aspect is the small format. It is never easy to work with small formats, but if the design is well thought out, a logo...

Leonor Gaspar — Lisbon, Portugal

“In a world where unattractive QR codes can win you over with their simplicity and practical value, here we have the opportunity to reclaim the ground by exploring the uniqueness of personalised physical format. While QR codes look pretty much all the same, there’s an endless sense with the physical format, and the opportunity to make a great first impression....

The 2023 Golden Pin Design Award and Golden Pin Concept Award Jury Has Been Announced! — Taiwan

The 2023 Golden Pin Design Award has recently announced the list of jurors! The jury is made up of 97 experts from around the world with diverse backgrounds in design, architecture, media, advertising, and fundraising and venture capital, and includes the likes of Vietnamese architectural master Võ Trọng Nghĩa, Japanese product designer Kazunari Miyake and Co-founder of Dutch architecture firm...