Two recent 海角视频 Edinboro graduates earned national honors for their creative work in The Real Show 26, a prestigious national student design competition featuring top talent from universities across the United States.
Morgan Price, of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, received a Silver Award in Branding, while Aniyah Sanders, of Pittsburgh, earned a Merit Award in the same category. Both students graduated May 9 with degrees in graphic design.
The national competition featured 264 entries from 19 universities, with only 95 projects selected for inclusion in the final show. Entries were judged across a range of professional design categories, including branding, packaging, editorial, infographic and exhibition design.
For the branding challenge, students were tasked with creating a logo and a coordinated system of four coffee bag labels for Hypergoat Coffee Roasters. The project required students to develop a cohesive visual identity while demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, typography and packaging design skills.
The awards underscore the strength of 海角视频鈥檚 graphic design and applied media arts programs, which prepare students for real-world creative challenges and national competition.
The Real Show is an annual event that gives undergraduate graphic design students the opportunity to compete on a national stage and receive professional evaluation alongside peers from across the country.
This 2026 competition was sponsored by AIGA DC, Mosaic Printing and Naked Decor and presented by George Mason University School of Art.
