Fisher-Price Wins 'Best of' Design of the Times Award

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An interactive endcap display for Fisher-Price's Smart Cycle toy won the "Best of the Times" display award in the Institute's annual Design of the Times contest.

Designed for Toys "R" Us stores, the endcap features a fully functioning unit that children can try in stores, and graphics that help parents understand key product attributes. The display was designed and produced by Darko Inc., Twinsburg, OH.

The Fisher-Price endcap was the highest-scoring display among the seven entries selected as Platinum award winners by the more than 100 retail and product marketing executives who served as judges this year. All seven Platinum winners are listed below.

Gold, silver and bronze winners were also selected, as in prior years. The winners were announced Nov. 13 at the Design of the Times Awards Reception at The In-Store Marketing Expo in Las Vegas. Final judging took place in the Display Gallery located on the show floor.

2008 Best of the Times Award

2008 Platinum Awards

A complete list of gold, silver and bronze award winners follows, and also is attached at right.

Gold Award Winners

Client Entry Title Entrant Category
Absolut Spirits Co.2008 Absolut Sell Sheet PackageG2 Branding and Design
9N
Absolut Spirits Co.Absolut Mirror Ball ShellG2 Branding and Design
9C
Absolut Spirits Co.Level Tincture Bottle Service KitG2 Branding and Design
6L
Alberto CulverSt. Ives Elements Countertop/PDQThe Strive Group
15A
American GirlAmerican Girl Permanent Book DisplayGreat Northern Corp.
13F
American Sporting Goods-AVIARunning Performance Shoe TowerCornerstone Display Group
7J
Anheuser-BuschKentucky Derby Display SpectacularMeyers
9B
Anheuser-BuschMichelob Ultra Logo Neon SignEverbrite LLC
14K
Ariat InternationalAriat BenchConcept Designs Inc.
7F
Bank of AmericaBank of America SignageBrandPartners
12L
Beiersdorf Inc.Nivea "Touch and Be Touched" PDQHenschel-Steinau Inc.
10H
Bobbi Brown CosmeticsBobbi Brown Foundation CompactDesign Display Group Inc.
4A
Boehringer Ingelheim PharmaceuticalsZantac Walmart PDQRand Diversified Inc.
12B
Cadbury-AdamsCadbury-Adams Grab-a-Pack 250ct. Mobile UnitMenasha Packaging
10F
Callaway GolfOdyssey Holiday DisplayBay Cities
12G
Carolee LLCCarolee Celebrity 35th Anniversary DisplayCarolee LLC
3N
Church & Dwight Co.Nair Shower Power Impulse StripTimbar Packaging & Display
5G
Clorox Co.Disinfecting Wipes Dispenser StandCornerstone Display Group
15F
Clorox Co.Lowe's Healthy Home EndcapMARS Advertising
8P
Coca-Cola Co.Branded Visi-ChannelsDisplay Technologies
2H
Coca-Cola Co.Commander CoolerDisplay Industries
2G
Coca-Cola Co.Diversa Ring Clip SystemDiversified Label Images
2M
Coca-Cola Co.FreightlinerDisplayPlan LPDG
14F
Coca-Cola Co.Coca-Cola Triple Lit Backbar DisplayDisplayPlan LPDG
6A
Coca-Cola North AmericaCounter KickerProfitmaster Displays Inc.
2A
Coca-Cola North AmericaZoom CoolerProfitmaster Displays Inc.
2F
Constellation Wines U.S.Cook's Holiday DisplayThe Display Connection Inc.
9G
Couris Printing for Coca-ColaCoke 2008 Olympic Motion SpectacularBaird Display
14J
Crown Imports LLCCorona Extra/Light Hanging LightboxEverbrite LLC
2K
CVS/pharmacyEssence of BeautySummit Mfg.
5E
DraftFCB for Brown Forman Corp.Jack Daniel's Modular WallBaird Display
9M
Dry Fly DistillingDry Fly VodkaHL2
6C
DymoDymo-Rhino Floorstand DisplayNew Dimensions Research Corp.
12F
Eastman Kodak Co.Kodak EasyShare 5300 All-in-One PrinterSynsor Corp.
1E
Easton Bell SportsEaston Wall SignConcept Designs Inc.
11L
Easton Bell SportsEaston Wheel BracketConcept Designs Inc.
11H
FAO SchwarzStyled By Me Barbie ShopMattel Inc.
12O
Fisher-Price Inc.The Smart Cycle A/C-Powered EndcapDarko Inc.
11I
Ford Motor Co.Ford SYNC KioskFrank Mayer & Associates Inc.
16I
Formica Corp.Formica Radiance DisplayDowning Retail Display
8A
GarminWest Marine Cube StackerKendal King Group
11O
Generac Power SystemsGuardian Carousel Countertop DisplayGreat Northern Corp.
8B
Generac Power SystemsGuardian Tower DisplayGreat Northern Corp.
8M
GlaxoSmithKlineBreathe Right EndcapPackaging Specialists
15E
H&R BlockH&R Block TaxCut Mac PackagingHL2
1C
Helio Inc.Helio Demonstrator DisplayFrank Mayer & Associates Inc.
12I
Hershey Co.Joseph Schmidt Gift Pack Counter UnitMenasha Packaging
2B
Integer Group for Molson Coors BrewingCoors Light Color-Changing Backbar SignEverbrite LLC
6J
Integer Group for Molson Coors BrewingCoors Light Workhorse/NFL NeonEverbrite LLC
6K
Johnson & Johnson Sales & Logistic Co.Zyrtec Walmart Launch CampaignHenschel-Steinau Inc.
10O
Johnson & Johnson Sales & Logistics Co.Military PX Health Center EndcapHenschel-Steinau Inc.
12E
Johnson & Johnson Sales & Logistics Co.Zyrtec Clip StripHenschel-Steinau Inc.
15H
Johnson & Johnson Sales & Logistics Co.Zyrtec Walgreens National LaunchHenschel-Steinau Inc.
5O
Kao Brands Co.Curel Life's Stages PDQCCI
15B
KorbrandTaittinger Acrylic Floor MerchandiserBish Creative Display
9F
Kraft Foods Inc.Nabisco EndcapUnited Displaycraft
14E
MAC CosmeticsMAC Accessory Tower MerchandiserDesign Display Group Inc.
4F
MAC CosmeticsMAC Antiquitease Holiday '07Design Display Group Inc.
4B
Madden Communications on behalf of Miller BrewingMiller Lite of Great Taste SpotlightEverbrite LLC
2J
Madden Communications on behalf of Miller BrewingMiller Modular Signage ProgramHenschel-Steinau Inc.
9K
Magellan/SeismicomMagellan Triton GPS Counter DisplayFrank Mayer & Associates Inc.
11A
Marketing Drive and Exxon MobilMobil 1 Helicopter Ceiling DanglerPromo Print Solutions Inc.
16M
Mateson Chemical Co.Bad Air Sponge Power Wing DisplayWeber Display & Packaging
2E
MaybellineGarnier Anti-Puff Eye RollerSummit Mfg.
5B
Mazda SchroerThe Alumigrid CubeVKF Renzel USA Corp.
16O
MicrosoftDisplay Table in Consumer ElectronicsDCI Marketing, Inc.
1F
MotorolaEcoBowl with LCDOutform
1P
MotorolaMotorola Q9c LCD Eco Bowl with SprintMotorola
1B
New BalanceNew Balance TEC TowerDisplay Boys
7I
New BalanceSonic Hero Family CampaignTrans World Marketing
11N
NikeJordan Premium Window for FootActioniDL Worldwide
7L
NikeLeBron V BanneriDL Worldwide
7O
NikeNike Finish Line Shoe DisplayAllpakTrojan
7G
NikeNike Golf Sumo DisplayiDL Worldwide
11G
Nike GolfKarma Golf Ball Counter DisplayBlack Cat Productions Inc.
11B
Nintendo of CanadaMario Kart StandeeGreat Northern Corp.
11J
North FaceDick's Sporting Goods WardroberThe Carlson Group Inc.
3F
PepsicoPepsi PET Recycle BottlePresence From Innovation LLC
6F
PINGPING Advanced Fitting System CartTrans World Marketing
11F
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.KURO Signage KitCornerstone Display Group
1L
Precious Moments Inc.Precious Moments Ornament DisplayTPH Global Solutions
13A
Procter & GambleCoverGirl Lash Blast Premium EndcapAlliance, a division of Rock-Tenn Co.
10E
Procter & GambleCoverGirl Lash Blast Senior Counter UnitAlliance, a division of Rock-Tenn Co.
5A
Procter & GambleCrest Nature's Expression CampaignSaatchi & Saatchi X
10N
Procter & GambleDuracell Skate DisplaySolutions Group S.A.
10J
Procter & GambleLaundry Compaction ProgramThe Integer Group
15P
Procter & GambleP&G Venus Embrace BubbleMechtronics Corp.
5H
Revolution EyewearEd Hardy Eyewear DisplayInternational Display
12A
Rocky Brands Inc.Western Footwear Kids BenchMenasha Packaging
3I
Ryan PartnershipYellow Tail Holiday Light BoxesThe Display Connection Inc.
9J
SafewaySafeway "Surf's Up" PromoMARS Advertising
14O
Sara LeeBread Aisle Header SystemLaunch Creative Marketing
14L
Sargento Foods Inc.Sargento Finishers TrayUnited Displaycraft
14H
Schering-PloughSP Walgreens Suncare Table DisplayNew Dimensions Research Corp.
5F
Schering-Plough Corp.Claritin Tower DisplayMechtronics Corp.
15G
Sears Holdings Corp.Craftsman 80th Anniversary PromotionWunderman - Chicago
8G
Seattle's Best CoffeeHoliday BannerHL2
6M
Sirius Satellite RadioSirius Dealer KioskWinntech
1I
SunocoSunoco Interior Rebranding ProgramModagrafics Inc.
2L
Symantec Corp./Arc Worldwide"Hulk" ShipperRapid Displays
13G
TimberTechTimberTech Upright DisplayDowning Retail Display
8F
TitleistTitleist Tour Prestige Display PackPackaging Specialists
10D
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc.TRD Showroom Accessory DisplayInnovative Marketing Solutions Inc.
16H
TTiRyobi Lithium Home Depot EndcapMeyers
8E
TV GuideTV Guide/Cheez-it/NASCAR DisplayWeber Display & Packaging
14G
Unilever NAAXE Bass Shower Gel PDQRand Diversified Inc.
10B
Unilever NAStride Walmart PDQSmurfit-Stone Display Group
10B
Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless VZ NavigatorRapid Displays
1A
Vita-Mix Corp.Vita-Mix Counter DisplayDowning Retail Display
12H
WalgreensWalgreens Holiday Signage ProgramGreat Northern Corp.
4M
Walmart Stores Inc.Skype/Walmart NetworkPremier Retail Networks (PRN)
10P
Walmart Stores Inc.Walmart Toyland Archway SignageKendal King Group
10M
Walt Disney Studios Home EntertainmentBaby Einstein Power WingDesign Phase Inc.
10I
Warner Home Video"Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix" DisplayOrigin LLC
10G
Wunderman for Burger King Corp.BK "Indiana Jones" Floor MerchandiserRapid Displays
6G
Wyeth Consumer HealthcareChapstick Front End Counter DisplayHenschel-Steinau Inc.
10A
Zespri KiwifruitZespri Kiwifruit Sampling TableWeber Display & Packaging
14N

Silver Award Winners

Client Entry Title Entrant Category
Absolut Spirits Co.Level Bartender Tool KitG2 Branding and Design
6L
Anheuser-BuschGrolsch Artlite DisplayNovamedia Group
2K
BacardiBacardi Mass StackerBish Creative Display
9F
Bank of AmericaBank of America Behind Teller DisplayBrandPartners
12L
Be Products Co.BeFine Skin Care Floor DisplayHenschel-Steinau Inc.
5F
Beiersdorf Inc.Nivea "Kiss & Be Kissed" Counter DisplayHenschel-Steinau Inc.
5B
Big YBig Y "Bee Movie" DVD PromoMARS Advertising
14O
Boehringer Ingelheim PharmaceuticalsZantac Cool Gravity Feed Mini WingRand Diversified Inc.
2E
Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment"Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End" Half PalletSmurfit-Stone Display Group/Cameo Container
10G
BushnellSerengeti Retail MerchandisingKendal King Group
12A
Cadbury-AdamsCadbury-Adams Grab-a-Pack 136ct. MultibarMenasha Packaging
2G
Cascade DesignsMSR Hyperflow DisplayConcept Designs Inc.
11A
Chanel Inc.Les Exceptionnel MascaraDesign Display Group Inc.
4B
Coca-Cola North AmericaWooden Versa Tower StationPresence From Innovation LLC
15E
Coca-Cola Co.Coca-Cola Champagne Counter CoolerDisplay Technologies
6A
Coca-Cola Co.Cold Tree CoolerDisplay Industries
2B
DraftFCB for Brown Forman Beverage Co.Jack Daniel's Holiday Pole 2008Rapid Displays
9J
Dry Fly DistillingDry Fly GinHL2
9C
Eastman KodakOffice Depot Mother's Day FloorstandSmurfit-Stone Display Group
13G
Estee LauderEstee Lauder Go for the Gold Counter DisplayDesign Display Group Inc.
4A
EverlastEverlast Speed Bag DisplayDisplay Boys
11I
Foster's Wine Estates AmericasThe Little Penguin Halloween DisplayMARS Advertising
9G
Fosters Wine EstatesLindemans Holiday Nutcracker DisplayCatapult Marketing
14G
HasbroHasbro Pink Monopoly DioramaThe Display Connection Inc.
11H
IMS for Borders Group Inc.Borders Spinning FairiesRapid Displays
12G
Jamba JuiceBreakfast BlenderZooka Creative
6F
Johnson & Johnson Sales & Logistics Co.Zyrtec Supermarket 2-Sided Floor DisplayHenschel-Steinau Inc.
15F
Kao Brands Co.Curel Life's Stages Counter DisplaySonoco CorrFlex
15B
Kellogg Co.Kellogg "Kung Fu Panda" HeaderWetzel Brothers
1B
Kimberly-ClarkCottonelle Shelf DisplayHenschel-Steinau Inc.
15H
Klutz PressChicken Socks Floor Display with WingsCornerstone Display Group
12F
Kraft VenezuelaCheez Whiz CowSolutions Group S.A.
14F
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp.Doughnut Hole Cup TreestandAlliance, a division of Rock-Tenn Co.
2F
Lutron ElectronicsED Lighting FloorstandNiven Marketing
8F
Madden Communications on behalf of Miller BrewingMGD Guitar Artlite DisplayNovamedia Group
6K
Mars Snackfood LLCMars Filled Bar Change Mat MerchandiserHenschel-Steinau Inc.
2A
McCormick & Co.McCormick Category Management SystemTrans World Marketing
14H
MotorolaMotorola T-Mobile W490 DisplayOvation In-Store
1A
New BalanceNew Balance NBx FixtureThe Carlson Group Inc.
3F
NikonNikon D40 3-Cube SpinnerThe Display Link
12B
Nintendo of AmericaNintendo Smash Brothers Case DisplayWetzel Brothers
1E
Pepperidge FarmPepperidge Farm EndcapDisplay Boys
14E
PlaytexBanana Boat Kids UltraMist Max Swing PDQAlliance, a division of Rock-Tenn Co.
10B
Procter & GambleClairol Haircolor High Tech KioskThe Integer Group
10I
Procter & GambleDuracell/CVS Battery Fixturing ProgramMechtronics Corp.
5O
Procter & GambleNice 'n Easy Perfect 10 Shelf SystemUpshot
10H
Procter & GambleVenus Embrace EndcapMechtronics Corp.
10E
Procter & GambleVenus Embrace PullboxMechtronics Corp.
5H
Procter & GambleNice 'n Easy Perfect 10 FloorstandThe Strive Group
10F
Procter & GambleTide Compaction CampaignSaatchi & Saatchi X
10O
Procter & GambleTide Compaction CampaignSaatchi & Saatchi X
10N
Procter & GambleVenus Embrace Single Rolling CartNew Dimensions Research Corp.
5G
Provo CraftProvo Craft Video Display UnitKendal King Group
12I
Rawlings Sporting GoodsRawlings Bat RackThe Packaging House
11F
Red Bull North AmericaRed Bull Modular GlidePresence From Innovation LLC
2H
Remy Cointreau USARemy Martin Holiday MobileDesign Display Group Inc.
9M
Ryan PartnershipYellow Tail LEDEverbrite LLC
9K
Sanyo Fisher Co.Sanyo Xacti E1 Camera DisplayCornerstone Display Group
10A
Seattle's Best CoffeeHoliday PosterHL2
6M
Seattle's Best CoffeeSleighBell Blend RollstockHL2
6C
Simple Shoes, Div. of Deckers OutdoorSustainable Shoe DisplayTrans World Marketing
7F
SuperValu Supermarkets, Pathmark, ShopRiteCheckout TV Spring ID'sPremier Retail Networks (PRN)
15P
Therma-Tru DoorsTru-Defense Hand-held Story BoardDowning Retail Display
8A
Tom's Confectionery GroupAnthon Berg 48 ct. Power WingMenasha Packaging
5E
Unilever HPCDove Body Mist FloorstandSmurfit-Stone Display and Graphic Group
15G
Universal Home Entertainment"Evan Almighty" DVD MerchandiserOrigin LLC
1G
Walmart Stores Inc.Walmart Display TV Oreo CakestersPremier Retail Networks (PRN)
10P
Yokohama Tire Corp.Advan Single Tire MerchandiserInnovative Marketing Solutions Inc.
16H
Zonik (United Electronics Company)Zonik Demo-Go-RoundWinntech
1I

Bronze Award Winners

Client Entry Title Entrant Category
Abbott LaboratoriesGNC EAS Myoplex "Hulk" Theatrical Tie-inMARS Advertising
5O
Absolut Spirits Co.Plymouth Tip Jar ClockG2 Branding and Design
6L
Alcone Marketing Group and The Jay GroupTecate Indy CarBaird Display
9G
Ascendia BrandsAscendia Healing Garden Counter DisplayRand Diversified
4B
ATKShooter's Ridge Hands-on Display DuoMenasha Packaging
11H
Beam Global Spirits & WineDeKuyper Vertical DisplayUnited Displaycraft
9F
Boehringer Ingelheim PharmaceuticalsZantac Cool Safeway Counter DisplayRand Diversified Inc.
15B
Boehringer Ingelheim PharmaceuticalsZantac Cool Walmart PDQRand Diversified Inc.
10B
Cérvelo Cycles, SACérvelo Airfoil Bike DisplayFrank Mayer & Associates Inc.
11F
Coca-Cola North AmericaVintage Holiday Corrugated CompartmentPresence From Innovation LLC
15G
Coca-Cola Co.Changeable Signage Dump BinDisplay Technologies
15F
Coca-Cola Co.Schweppes GlorificadorSolutions Group S.A.
6A
Coca-Cola GermanyFanta SplashbottleCoca-Cola Germany
14F
Coca-Cola North AmericaTriple Play WingmanPresence From Innovation LLC
15E
DraftFCB for the U.S. Postal ServiceUSPS — Marvel Comics Counter CardBaird Display
12B
DraftFCB for U.S. Postal ServiceUSPS/APC Sweepstakes Floor DisplayBaird Display
12G
Easton Bell SportsEaston Display TrayConcept Designs Inc.
11A
Fisher-Price Inc.The Smart Cycle Battery-Powered EndcapDarko Inc.
10E
Fluke NetworksFluke Networks MicroScanner Demo DisplayFormfly
12A
Ford Motor Co.Ford SYNC KioskFrank Mayer & Associates Inc.
1I
Guard DogsGuard Dogs FloorstandKendal King Group
12F
H&R BlockH&R Block TaxCut Sam's Club CampaignHL2
10O
HALO Branded Solutions/Vidal AgencyJose Cuervo Soccer Jersey LED SignEverbrite LLC
9J
Hasbro Inc.Hasbro Power Tour Interactive DisplayUnited Displaycraft
10A
Home Service StoreBJ's Sunroom DisplayCompass Display Group
10F
IMS on behalf of DiageoCrown Royal Snap Mobile Table TentPromo Print Solutions Inc.
6M
Johnson & Johnson Sales & Logistics Co.Listerine Whitening Counter DisplayHenschel-Steinau Inc.
5B
Johnson & Johnson Sales & Logistics Co.Listerine Whitening Power Wing & FloorstandHenschel-Steinau Inc.
5G
Johnson & Johnson Sales & Logistics Co.Listerine Whitening Strips PDQHenschel-Steinau Inc.
10H
Kellogg Co.Keebler Townhouse Flip SidesLaunch Creative Marketing
14G
MAC CosmeticsMAC Accessory Counter MerchandiserDesign Display Group Inc.
4A
Madden Communications on behalf of Miller BrewingLeinenkugal Phonetic NeonEnhance America Inc.
6K
Madden Communications on behalf of Miller BrewingMiller Lite Aero Artlite DisplayNovamedia Group
9K
Madden Communications on behalf of Miller BrewingML Beach ChalkboardHead West Inc.
6F
Masai USA Corp.MBT Two-Sided FloorstandRapid Displays
7F
Nestle NutritionBoost Glucose Control Snack Bar SidekickPratt Display
5E
Pepsi-Cola Co.Pepsi Add-a-CaseDisplay Industries
2H
Procter & GamblePUR Flavor Options In-Store DemoSaatchi & Saatchi X
10G
RadioShackRadioShack Sirius Shelf DisplayWinntech
1A
ReefReef Girls Nested Tables SetThe Carlson Group Inc.
3F
RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.Camel SnusImageWorks Display & Marketing Group
2A
Sam's ClubEverything HD on Sam's Club TVPremier Retail Networks (PRN)
10P
Sanford BrandsSanford Brands Staples PodU.S. Display Group
13G
Seattle's Best CoffeeOrganic French Roast RollstockHL2
6C
Stop & ShopStop & Shop Shelf Management SystemHenschel-Steinau Inc.
15H
Stop & ShopStop & Shop Shelf Management SystemHenschel-Steinau Inc.
14H
SunTrust BankSunTrust Bollard & Vacuum Tube WrapBrandPartners
12L
Taylormade Adidas GolfTour 360 Ltd. Interactive DisplayRapid Displays
11I
Thomas & BettsThomas & Betts Floor MerchandiserBish Creative Display
8F
Walt Disney Studios Home EntertainmentHeader for Toys "R" UsDesign Phase
1E
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment"Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End" ShipperCornerstone Display Group
1G


Design of the Times Entry Categories
Retail Categories

1.Consumer Electronics/Entertainment
2.C-Stores
3.Department Store/Specialty Store: Apparel & Fashion Accessories
4.Department Store/Specialty Store: Cosmetics/Fragrances
5.Drugstores/Health Stores
6.Eating & Drinking Establishments
7.Footwear Stores/Departments
8.Home Centers & Hardware Stores
9.Liquor Stores
10.Mass Merchants
11.Recreational Stores: Sporting Goods/Toys/Pet
12.Specialty Shops/Services
13.Stationery/Office/Gift Stores
14.Supermarket/Grocery: Food Items
15.Supermarket/Grocery: Non-Food Items
16.Transportation

Display Types

A.Counter Displays (Permanent)
B.Counter Displays (Temporary)
C.Packaging: Special Edition, Limited or Short Run
D.Packaging: Primary, Standard or Everyday
E.Endcaps & Power Wings
F.Freestanding or Aisle Displays (Permanent)
G.Freestanding, Aisle, Shipper or Pallet Displays (Temporary)
H.In-Line, Gondola or On-Shelf Displays
I.Interactive Displays or Kiosks
J.Motion, Light or Sound Displays
K.Permanent Signage: Electric
L.Permanent Signage: Non-Electric
M.Temporary Graphics/Signage
N.In-Store Marketing: National Campaign
O.In-Store Marketing: Retailer-Specific Campaign
P.In-Store Media
Published: November 2008

Source: In-Store Marketing Institute

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