For Immediate Release

PhilippeBecker Design receives five awards for Excellence in Graphic Design

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — February 13, 2006 — PhilippeBecker Design (PBD), a rising Bay Area branding and packaging agency, today announced it has been awarded five prestigious American Graphic Design Awards (AGDA) for excellence in communication and graphic design.

PBD received these awards for the following: T-Mobile USA – Sidekick II and T-Mobile To Go; Napa Valley Vintners Association – Wine Auction; Wally's Food Company – Wally's Food Company Packaging; and Kimberly Wine Vinegar – Kimberley Packaging.

"We are proud of our team. They created packaging that connects with consumers – in industries as diverse as technology and food," said David Becker, President.

The American Graphic Design Awards were founded 43 years ago. A nationwide panel of judges chose this year's winners. Only 10% of entries were selected. Winners included many of the foremost creative professionals at leading national and international design organizations, advertising agencies, and corporations. Recent past AGDA winners have included Citigroup, Time Warner, USA Weekend, Costco, AstraZeneca, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dr. Pepper, Eastman Kodak, and Verizon.

About PhilippeBecker Design
PhilippeBecker Design (PBD) is a branding and packaging agency founded in 1998. PBD clients operate throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, and include Disney, Forbes, Gap, Safeway, T-Mobile, Whole Foods Market, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. More information is available at www.pbdsf.com.

About Graphic Design USA Magazine
Graphic Design USA is a monthly business-to-business magazine for professional graphic designers and related creative and production professionals. The magazine covers the latest in news, trends, people, events, projects, products, services and ideas. More information is available at www.gdusa.com.

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