Shrewsbury College Students Win Big in National Art & Design Competition

Shrewsbury College Graphic Communications

Shrewsbury College’s A Level Graphic Communication students have achieved outstanding success in the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Creative Industries Level 3 Schools & Colleges Art & Design Competition 2025/26.
This year’s brief challenged entrants to design a square-format typographic poster featuring the message “Be Who You Want To Be.” Our Year 1 Graphic Communication students embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, developing their concepts over four studio sessions before submitting their final artwork.
 
Their hard work paid off! Out of 248 entries from 18 institutions nationwide, six Shrewsbury College students were shortlisted for exhibition, a remarkable achievement that highlights the strength and creativity of the cohort.
 

Shortlisted students:

  • Annabel Heath

  • Dan Thompson

  • Malcolm Roberts

  • Monica Chan

  • Tom O’Brien

  • Valerie Egerton

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The exhibition opened on 21 January at the University’s School of Creative Industries, where the top 30 shortlisted works were displayed in illuminated lightboxes, giving each piece a striking, gallery-quality presence.
 

The awards presentation brought even more cause for celebration. Annabel Heath was awarded Second Place, while Dan Thompson was announced as the overall Winner of the competition. Their work was reviewed by University alumni and industry professionals, including representatives from TP Squared Ltd. and Eighty3 Design, who also presented the awards.

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In addition to individual success, Shrewsbury College’s A Level Graphic Communication course received the prestigious title of Best College Course, recognising the consistently high standard of work produced by the group. The course was also awarded a selection of print materials and merchandise from G.F. Smith, the competition’s sponsor.

Dan and Annabel received £100 and £50 Amazon vouchers respectively, alongside the pride of representing the College at a national level.

This exceptional set of results reflects the talent, dedication, and ambition of our students - and the supportive, creative environment fostered within the Graphic Communication department. It’s a moment of real pride for the College and an inspiring reminder of what young designers can achieve when they’re encouraged to “be who they want to be".

If you'd like to follow in their footsteps, explore of Graphic Communications A Level here!