Graphic design students win American Inhouse Design Awards

Two cover designs for New Rivers Press have been selected as winners in the 2010 American Inhouse Design Awards by Graphic Design USA. From more than 4,000 entries only a selective 15% were recognized with Awards Certificate of Excellence. The American Inhouse Design Awards is the original and premier showcase for outstanding work by inhouse designers.

The two covers were designed by graphic design majors.

Lindsay Stokes (BFA, 2010) designed Whiskey Heart.

Megan McCleary (BA, 2009) designed Interference.

Graphic design Professor Allen Sheets also serves as art director for New Rivers Press and worked with the students in designing and producing the books.

This is the second year in a row that New Rivers Press covers have been honored with this award; last year three covers were chosen.