Design on Edge Celebrates Three Wins at the Prestigious GDUSA Package Design Awards 2026
Design on Edge Celebrates Three Wins at the Prestigious GDUSA Package Design Awards 2026. Design on Edge is proud to announce a remarkable achievement: winning three awards at the nationally recognized GDUSA Package Design Awards 2026. This annual competition, now in its 63rd year, honors standout creative packaging that tells compelling brand stories, elevates the customer experience, and drives sales, especially amid today’s complex business and social landscape.
Standing Among Industry Leaders
Award-Winning Projects: Authenticity Meets Creative Excellence
Among this year’s celebrated winners were standout projects such as Cali Mojo and The Brewer’s Cabinet — both recipients of Design on Edge’s hand-crafted designs.
- Cali Mojo is inspired by generations of tradition rooted in Kalimotxo, a popular Spanish red wine and cola blend. Design on Edge reimagined this concept for the West Coast market, creating a fresh take on an “old world rebel” with vibrant, authentic packaging that resonated deeply with the brand’s heritage and contemporary consumers.
- The Brewer’s Cabinet represents Reno’s beloved brewery, known for its creative craft beers and rustic charm. Design on Edge developed the new flagship beer series packaging, including the Tahoe Blonde Ale, with hand-illustrated labels that emphasize authenticity and community spirit. Each label was shaped through research, focus groups, and a genuine connection to the brand’s voice, translating directly into an engaging and creative customer experience.
Giving Back Through Design:
Tahoe Brew Can-Paign
The Brewer’s Cabinet’s partnership with the League to Save Lake Tahoe was highlighted with special-edition packaging for the Tahoe Blonde Ale. Profits from every can sold support sustainable recreation and conservation efforts around Lake Tahoe, blending impactful environmental stewardship with award-winning design.
The Power of Packaging in a Changing World
With brands navigating uncertain and disruptive times, effective packaging is more crucial than ever as both a marketing differentiator and a platform for authentic storytelling and innovation.
