Design Effectiveness Awards 2018 | shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2018 Design Effectiveness Awards has been announced. See which 54 entries successfully proved the impact of design.
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The shortlist for the 2018 Design Effectiveness Awards has been announced. See which 54 entries successfully proved the impact of design.
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