Maine turned 200 in 2020, and Bowdoin has existed since before Maine became a state. So much of what we love about Maine is intertwined with the character of our college: Bowdoin is what it is very much because of where it is. While Maine is undoubtedly about lobsters and lighthouses, it’s also much more than that. What is most Maine to us are aspects of this place and its people that you really have to live here to know. In honor of the bicentennial, we asked six writers with Maine and Bowdoin connections to tell us stories that show what makes our home state so special, and we created a unique Maine heart graphic that was used throughout the story package. This entry consists of a feature story, a cover design, a Maine heart graphic, a tear-out keepsake print, and a Maine “love letter” spread.
From the Judges
We found this story presentation to be incredibly charming. The Maine heart graphic was clever and brought consistency to the piece. There was good use of typography and a clean layout, which made the content inviting and easy to read. The design displayed a great attention to detail. There was great use of white space, which really balanced all the design elements. The illustrations were charismatic, and brought a unique style and sense of warmth.
