A BAD GORILLA DAY, CHILDREN’S BOOK
The Australian Good Design Awards continues a long and proud legacy of showcasing the very best in design and innovation to a global audience. The Awards are one of the longest-running international design awards in the world, promoting excellence in design and innovation since 1958.
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In 2021 ‘A Bad Gorilla Day’ children’s book by Australian Author K.S.D’arcy and International Artist Zenja Gammer received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Communication Design category in recognition for outstanding design and innovation.
The Good Design Awards Jury commented: “A Bad Gorilla Day is a beautifully designed children’s picture book aimed at helping kids through difficult times. This is a beautiful concept for a story that has been stunningly designed and executed – a visual feast for children’s eyes that will no doubt have a positive impact on anyone who reads it. Well done.”
Author K.S.D’arcy said, “Tonight we go to bed with hearts full of gratitude. Thank you to my amazing A-Team artist Zenzdesign for working alongside me to make this dream a reality. Our dedicated team of publishers Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd thank you for the care you take to publish, distribute, and support our creative endeavours. And of course, Thank you so much, Good Design Australia for taking the time to listen, read and appreciate our vision of a better, healthier, happier and stronger future for our children.”
“Sometimes the world’s biggest problems require the most simple solution.”
– @k.s.darcy
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