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Amr Ibrahim Mousa Is Honored with the Silver A' Design Award for Villa Sorra Branding in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design

Amr Ibrahim Mousa acknowledged for graphics, illustration and visual communication design by the international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category for Villa Sorra Branding by Amr Ibrahim Mousa. The recognition forms part of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The Silver A' Design Award Explained

The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Regarding Villa Sorra Branding

Villa Sorra is situated in the heart of the countryside of Emilia. It is surrounded by trails of fog wounding their way through the morning light and the checkerboard created by peasants' hard work. It is a pleasant and almost enchanted place. It is a gem that tells a story made by peculiar legends, protected animals, and grapes that become world-renowned Made in Italy's excellences: the Tortellini, the Balsamic Vinegar, and the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

About Amr Ibrahim Mousa

Amr Ibrahim Mousa is a professional in the fields of design, architecture, and art, with particular expertise in branding and innovative design. He obtained a master's degree from Politecnico di Milano, where he concentrated his thesis on the fusion of branding and architecture. His work has earned numerous national and international awards across various design disciplines. He has delivered keynote speeches at various design events and has achieved international recognition through exhibitions and features in prestigious institutions and media outlets.

Award Record

Amr Ibrahim Mousa is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2020 - 2021 and the 2021 - 2022 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award

The A' Graphic Design Award is an international graphic design competition recognizing good graphic designs by best creative agencies and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to graphic designers, communication designers, graphic artists and illustrators from all countries. Typical entries include logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs and business cards. The awarded graphic designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/graphics

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Villa Sorra Branding
Function
Branding
Category
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
Discipline
Communication Design
Industry
Branding & Advertising and Arts
Colors
Maroon, Black, Light Pink, Brown and Peach Puff
Images
5

The Recognition

Laureate
Amr Ibrahim Mousa
Country
Netherlands
Recognition
Silver A' Design Award
Edition
2021 - 2022
Design ID
#140518

Credits

Image Credits
Amr Ibrahim Mousa / MOUSA studio

Design Details

Unique Properties
Branding for Villa Sorra which is situated in the heart of the countryside of Emilia. It is surrounded by trails of fog wounding their way through the morning light and the checkerboard created by peasants’ hard work. It is a pleasant and almost enchanted place. It is a gem that tells a story made by peculiar legends, protected animals, and grapes that become world-renowned Made in Italy's excellences: the Tortellini, the Balsamic Vinegar, and the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
Inspiration
The logo refers to the historical, architectural, and landscape characteristics of the Villa. The logo creation is a mirror. It is a symbol that shows the values of the area of Emilia and Italy to the world. It is the business card that will be imprinted in people’s memory. It will create a sense of awareness and belonging.
Research
After studying the history of the Villa, we knew that the garden of the villa is a remarkable example of a historical park. It will be a real open-air monument. Moreover, it is a significant testament to the Italian culture and artistic heritage. Also the Architecture, Villa Sorra is a great example of the Emilian baroque style. The design is perhaps by Giuseppe Antonio Torri and his pupil Francesco Maria Angelini.
Challenge
The longest part was finding the perfect illustration to represent each department in the Villa.
Realization and Technology
Hand Sketches, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Autodesk 3Ds Max, Corona Renderer
Operation and Interaction
It is a branding identity for a historical Villa in Italy to preserve and innovate. It will promote cultural, didactic and tourist activities working hand in hand with numerous local associations, the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and the high school Istituto di Istruzione Superiore per l’agricoltura e l’ambiente “Lazzaro Spallanzani”.
Project Duration and Location
The project started in April 2020 in Egypt and finished in June 2020 in Egypt.
Specifications
Business Cards: 55 x 85 mm, A4 Envelope and Letterhead, Wine Bottle: 1.5L, A1 Street Posters
Keywords
Branding identity, design, logo, Food academy branding, Emilia, Italian food, food

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