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thegoodsGDUSA’S ONLINE GUIDE TO FABULOUS FINDS

thegoodsFor nearly 50 years, Graphic Design USA

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information for the creative community.

thegoods is our latest: a fun and easy online guide to fabulous finds.

THE GOODS is a handpicked selection of

products and services with a distinctly designer

sensibility. Combined with the latest in interactive

technology. So click and connect on the live

links to get what you want and need.

This issue focuses on gifts that are perfect for

the holidays but we think you might want to

treat yourself to some of these unique offerings

now and all year ’round.

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www.gdusa.com 6 save the dateColorful and classiccalendars for 2012.

Wrap up your present in style!

thinking outsidethe box

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holiday gift guideGreat gifts and inspired finds for the holidays!

we heart alexander girardGraphic goodies inspired by the mid-century modern textile designer.

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14treats for the techieGadgets and goodies for the geek in your life.

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add a littlepop withpantoneunique creations in your favorite Pantone colors.

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thinking outside the box

Give your gift that extra special accentwith these unique embellishments. From pom poms to letterpress gift tagslet someone know you went that extrastep this holiday season.

What's better than packages tied up with string?Give your gifts the sweet treatment by tying them tight with this giant roll of baker’s twine.

anthropologie 18.00

Bitty in size but big on uses, these chevron patternedbags offer a bold and fresh design. Their petite size makesthem perfect for small treats of loose candy or as aunique envelope for a note, gift tag or special present.

whisker graphics 5.00 20 bags, 2.75 x 4"

Cute gift wrap and packaging is so simple with Pretty Tape’sjapanese washi paper. The tape is removable and repositionablewhich makes it great for just about anything creative!

etsy 12.00

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MSLK, an award-winning, boutique marketing and design agency based in NYC designed this bright, cheerfulcard that reveals the message “Cheers!” when you open it. It’s made up of 26 individual sticker tags that youcan peel off and put on gifts for all occasions.

felt and wire 8.00

These versatile accent pieces embellish gift packagesand have a retro rustic charm. Try them as napkinrings, wine goblet party decor, home accents, or evencraft projects. Three ties to a set.

kate’s paperie 5.00

These sophisticated gift tags are letterpressprinted with gold foil and delicately diecut. Sure to be useful even after the holidays!

sugar paper 20.00 set of 20, 3.5 x 2 inches each

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Stay organized with style thanks to thisspiral-bound desk calendar by KateSpade. Featuring the work of FlorenceBroadhurst, this 2012 edition offers funsuggestions designed to surprise, delightand inspire you.

kate spade 38.005.75"w x 8.75"h

The 365 calendar is a stylish addition to anymodern office space. The best part about itis that it never expires!

cb2 19.95

save the dateBring in 2012 with these colorful and classic calendars. Will this be the year youget organized? Even if not, you’ll havesomething pretty to look at.

Graphic design studio Bold and Noble comes up with the mostoriginal, striking designs. Their screen-printed wall calendar featuresgeometric designs in mustard and gray, making it perfectly pleasing to both guys and gals.

etsy 69.00

Bring in each month in style with this jet set wall calendar. This delightful grid calendar features bold travel-themed graphic images from JonathanAdler, along with large grid calendarsquares which are easy to write in. A fun way to add color and organizationto any space.

paper source 19.95 12" x 12"

Keep your chores, meals and errands organized with style. Makeit more convenient by sticking your weekly calendar right on thefridge. As a set of three magnetic notepads, its a great gift foreveryone in the family.

pinhole press 39.99

Designed by Massimo Vignelli in 1966, the Stendig Calendar is partof the permanent design collection at the Museum of Modern Art.The simple design of the calendar is timeless, and fits perfectly with any modern interior. The calendar is offset printed on 60 poundpaper stock, and set in Helvetica. The sheets are also perforatedto allow them to be torn away neatly.

sam flax 29.9536" X 48"

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Alexander Girard, affectionately known as“Sandro” was one of the most innovativedesigners of the 20th century. His textile designs brought life to the work of numerouslegends including George Nelson andCharles and Ray Eames. Add a little whimsyand color to your gift giving with a folk artclassic inspired by this modern master.

In collaboration with the estate of Alexander Girard, Columbia Forest Productshas reissued select artwork by Girard firstused as part of the 1970's Herman Miller®Environment Enrichment Panel program. For the first time since 1972, these graphicsare now available as wall art.

design public $95 each 14" L x 14" W

we heartalexander girard

In 1963, Girard created a collection of wooden dolls for his ownSanta Fe home. This mixed group of figures, some cheerful andothers stern, is now being introduced in a special edition seriesbased on documents and originals in the Alexander GirardArchive of the Vitra Design Museum. Each Doll comes individuallyboxed in a wooden gift box.

design within reach $160 each

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Lagom is a UK based design company (that ships to the US) with a beautiful product collection including a group of Alexander Girard greeting cards and gift wrap.

lagom £1.79

If you can’t splurge on one of Electra’s awesome Amsterdam 3-speed Girard bikes (the “Madonna” is shown here), the Girard Quatrefoil saddle may be more your speed. The bikes are available exclusively through Electra dealers.

electra $49.99

In the mid-twentieth century they created furnishingsand equipment in which small things always found animportant place. This Eden tray is sure to add a pop ofcolor and fun to all your holiday entertaining.

highbrow furniture $80

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add a littlepop withpantone

The Case Scenario iPhone 4 cases come in nine colors, primary (red, green, blue), complimentary (yellow, orange,magenta), and dark tones (cool gray, lead, black).

pantone 36.00

Pantone Universe is a design-led collectionfor the home, the workplace and the road.Accessories and apparel you need in designs you want – and in colors you love,by Pantone, the author of the universalcolor language. Need we say more?

Hot off the press, cool on your walls. Now, for the first time Pantone is making availableauthentic press sheets from the Pantonepressroom, created for poster display. Printedon the world’s only 28-color press, eachposter measures a standard frame size of 24” by 36” and features Pantone Graphicscolors in tonal scales graded from richly saturated shades to diaphanous tints.

pantone 14.99Key rings designed to resemble theiconic Pantone chips are made fromstainless steel for everlasting wear andfeature colored enamel in seasonalpantone colors. Each key ring comes ina high gloss beautiful black signaturebox with white leather interior.

pantone 45.00

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Pantone Storage Boxes come in ten trendy colors. Large 9” x 12” x 4” multi-purpose metal boxes stack and store easily –but are so stylish you might not want to put them away!

pantone 25.00

PANTONE The 20th Century in ColorBy Leatrice Eiseman and Keith Recker

Sure to be a classic, Pantone invites you on a rich visual tour of 100 transformative years.From the Pale Gold and Almost Mauve ofthe 1900 Universal Exposition in Paris to theRust and Midnight Navy of the countdownto the Millennium, the 20th century brimmedwith color. This vibrant volume takes the social temperature of our recent history withthe panache that is uniquely Pantone.

pantone 40.00

Pantone cufflinks designed to resemble the iconicPANTONE chip are made from stainless steel foreverlasting wear and feature colored enamel inseasonal Pantone colors. Each set of Pantonecufflinks comes in a high gloss beautiful black signature box with white leather interior.

pantone 67.00

American Package Design Awards PACKAGING, P-O-P AND THE ENTIRE INSTORE EXPERIENCE

PRESENTED BY GRAPHIC DESIGN USASPONSORED BY NEENAH PAPER

ENTRY DEADLINE

JANUARY 10

The editors of Graphic Design USA invite you to join the thousands of creative professionals who have been recognized by its nationaldesign competitions over four decades. The goal of these competitions is to focus attention on areas of growth and opportunity forgraphic design professionals, to recognize the best work being done in those arenas, and to emphasize the value that graphic designbrings to business and society.

The American Package Design Awards is the fastest growing of these programs.

The reason is simple if profound: Marketers and retailers are challenged as never before to convey their message and promote their brand.Think fragmented audiences, diluted mass media, eroding loyalty, global competition. Package design — along with instore graphics andpoint-of-sale — is increasingly the difference maker in the consumer’s purchasing decision. This annual competition celebrates well-de-signed graphics, of course, but more importantly the power of design to advance the brand promise and to forge an emotional link withthe buyer at the moment of truth.

Winners receive an embossed Certificate of Excellence for each piece selected and become eligible for reproduction in our AmericanPackage Design Awards Annual that will appear in March 2012 in print AND online on our popular website winners gallery.

ENTRY FORMCONTACT INFORMATION

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* If the project you are entering was printed on a Neenah Paper grade,your entry fee is waived!

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AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDSPACKAGING, P-O-P AND THE ENTIRE INSTORE EXPERIENCE

PRESENTED BY GRAPHIC DESIGN USA • SPONSORED BY NEENAH PAPER

ENTRY GUIDELINESDEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2012

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?Entries may be submitted by any company or individual involved in the creationor production of the work. Entries must have been created or placed in thestore between January 1, 2010 and September 30, 2011.

HOW TO ENTERPlease send the actual printed piece, unmounted but well-protected. We cannotreturn entry materials. Do not send original artwork, master slides, transparenciesor any work in low supply.

All entries should be accompanied by a high-resolution digital file. Please provideone image for each entry submitted on a CD. Multiple entries from one companycan all be submitted on the same CD. 300 dpi Adobe Photoshop .tiff or .jpeg filesare acceptable. Files should be 5 inches wide and CMYK. Adobe Illustrator filesare acceptable with outlines created around the type.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT QUARK, INDESIGN OR ACROBAT PDFS. PLEASECONVERT THESE FILE TYPES TO PHOTOSHOP JPEGS OR TIFFS.

Oversized entries larger than 11" x 14" should be submitted as a high-res digitalfile on a CD accompanied by a laser printout.

FORM PREPARATIONFill in two entry forms for each of your submissions. Attach one copy of the entry formto the back of the actual piece and include the other copy with your payment. If youare submitting the same piece in more than one category, please include a sepa-rate entry form for each category. Please fill out each entry form as clearly as pos-sible.

RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONSWinning entrants grant Kaye Publishing Corporation the right to reproduce thewinning pieces in Graphic Design USA and its Package Design Annual, and on ourwebsite at www.gdusa.com.ENTRY FEES

1 Entry $55

2 Entries $85

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4-6 Entries $145

7-14 Entries $180

15-20 Entries $210

Multiple entries which are part of a series or campaign may be submitted as one entry. Please indicate on theback of each member of the series thatit is part of a larger group (e.g. 1 of 5)up to 5 pieces in a series.

MAIL ENTRIES TO:Graphic Design USA89 Fifth AvenueSuite 901New York, NY 10003Attention: Awards Department

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The Hex watchband turns an iPodNano into a watch with this siliconestrap. Its pop-in, pop-out design includes volume and power controls.

amazon $30.00

This ultra-mobile, ultra-light file storer is cut fromsturdy metal—so it can fit on a key ring — andwith up to 16 GB capacity it has serious storage.It features speedy transfer rates and is water- and scratch resistant. Devised by 5.5 Design Studio, the award-winning Paris foursome, whouse humor and simplicity with the mission of"sublimating the ordinary." Uses universal USB 2.0 -- plug in and use with PC's or Mac's.

a+ r $32.002.24" l x 0.94" w x 0.12"

You can’t go wrong with one of these three small yet powerful lenses: the fisheye, telephoto,and macro/wide angle cell phone lenses. These finely constructed lenses transform your standard phone photos into wide, up-close, super zoomed and wonderfully warped wonders.They work with any camera phone (even the slick glass on your new iPhone 4!) and attachingthem is easy breezy! A detachable magnetic ring sticks to your cell, providing a sturdy, shake-free hold between the lens and your phone.

photojojo telephoto 20.00, wide/macro 20.00, fisheye 25.00

Goodies and gadgetsfor the geek in your life.

treats for the techie

These gloves solve all the problems people encounterwhile using their touch screen devices. And they’resuper warm. Each glove is 100% ambidextrous andfeatures 3 active touch screen fingers per hand. Oneach hand your thumb, pointer finger and ring fingercan accurately operate your touch screen phone.

igear usa 12.99

Have you ever noticed how all those smallcords supplied with your electronic equipmentcome in six-foot lengths? Cableyoyo is anempty spool around which you wrap your existing cord. It will take any cord up to 5mm in diameter, and this covers all low voltagechargers, USB, firewire, data and telephonecables. Sold in three colors, black, white andsilver to match your electronics. It makes agreat stocking stuffer at a great price!

bluelounge 4.95

Use your touch screen tablet or phone withoutscratching its surface with this Wacom Bamboostylus that features a replaceable rubber tip fordurability and an ergonomic design that allowscomfortable use.

best buy 29.99

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z galleriemeasuring tape 9.95computer mouse 29.95stapler 9.95xl crystal calculator 36.95

Add some sparkle to your work space with thesemulti-functional crystal jeweled desk accessories.

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