For Immediate Release

PhilippeBecker Design Wins Prestigious Communication Arts Design Annual 44 Award

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — August 13, 2003 — PhilippeBecker Design Inc. (PBD), a San Francisco based packaging and branding agency, today announced that it has been selected as a winner of the Communication Arts 44th annual graphic design competition. PBD's work for the Buddy Rhodes Studio, Concrete Counter Mix was selected by a jury of creative professionals for its creative excellence and quality of execution.

Of the 12,185 entries submitted to the competition, only 244 were accepted, representing the work of 192 firms, making the Design Annual the most exclusive major design competition in the world. PBD's winning projects will be reproduced in the November issue of Communication Arts.

"We strive to produce outstanding, effectively creative work for our clients," stated PhilippeBecker, creative director and president, PBD. "Winning this prestigious award is a testament to our work and our commitment to our clients."

About PBD
PhilippeBecker Design is a San Francisco based packaging and branding agency leveraging the best of large firm experience in a smart, efficient team, yielding exceptional results for its clients. PhilippeBecker founded the company in 1998, following 11 years as senior designer for Primo Angeli Inc. His work has garnered numerous design prizes, including several Clio and Mobius awards. PBD team leads are all senior level with 10 or more years of large agency experience and particular expertise in the food and beverage industry. Their approach is client-focused and fueled by a desire to deliver effective, outstanding design with a minimum of bureaucracy. PBD's clients include Safeway, Whole Foods Market, Forbes, Stremicks Heritage Foods and the Napa Valley Wine Auction.

PR Contact:
Alexia Morici
Horn Group Inc. (for PBD)
415.905.4006
amorici@horngroup.com