In 2009, AIGA SF again presented cause/affect, a biennial graphic design competition which celebrates the work of designers and organizations who set out to positively impact our society and communities.

All work entered in the competition should promote or support social good and actively engage in enriching our lives. It could raise awareness about a cause or condition. It could celebrate an arts institution or event. All we ask is that it doesn’t contribute directly to the profit of a commercial organization.

Stay tuned (or check back) for information on the 2011 call for entries.

Congratulations to the 2009 award winners:

Best in Show
“Impact Teen Drivers Campaign ” – Hybrid Design

People’s Choice
“826 Valencia Pirate Store Identity” – Office: Jason Schulte Design

Judge’s Choice
“The California Academy of Sciences Exhibit” – Volume Inc.
“Rise of a New World” – Shawn Hsu/Academy of Art University
“WHOLE” – Katy Liao/Academy of Art University
“Hope Transfusion” – Rosa Loves

Community Development
1st: ”projectOPEN” – BRUTE LABS
2nd: ”FINE Share” – FINE Design Group
3rd (tie): “Back Your Block” – Michelle Brook Design / Digital Pond
3rd (tie): “Sappi Ideas that Matter 2009 Call for Entries” – Weymouth Design

Education
1st: ”Design Ignites Change” – Worldstudio and Citizen Scholar
2nd: ”Reading Rocket Bookmobile” – Tomorrow Partners
3rd: “First Graduate Identity” – Landor Associates

Political
1st: “Embrace for the White House” – Element Design Group
2nd: “Everything is OK Poster” – MINE
3rd (tie): “Chevwrong Campaign” – Underground Advertising
3rd (tie): “I Want You (I really do).” – Mende Design

Environment
1st: “The California Academy of Sciences Exhibit” – Volume Inc.
2nd: “CLIF Bar 2 mile Challenge” – CLIF Bar & Company
3rd: “Open Green Map” – Green Map System

Arts
1st: “SFIFF51- 51st San Francisco International Film Festival Visual Identity Design” – Factor Design
2nd: “Joey’s Corner Wrapping Paper” – Joey’s Corner
3rd: “The Portland Fun Book 3” – Drew Marshall

Health & Welfare
1st: “Impact Teen Drivers Campaign ” – Hybrid Design
2nd (tie): “Project Well Done” – BRUTE LABS
2nd (tie): “Hope Transfusion” – Rosa Loves
3rd (tie): “Women’s Community Clinic Brand Identity” – Barretto-Co.
3rd (tie): “Quake Quiz” – I Shot Him Because I Loved Him Damn Him

Student
1st: “Rise of a New World” – Shawn Chung-Cheng Hsu/Academy of Art University
2nd: “WHOLE” – Katy Liao/Academy of Art University
3rd (tie): “Six Degrees – Pictorial Explanation of Global Warming” – Si Yeun Kim/Central Saint Martins
3rd (tie): “The End Paper” – R3/Academy of Art University
3rd (tie): “Lifecycle Book” – R3/Academy of Art University