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A' Design Award in Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design Goes to Saia 100 Year Museum Truck Mobile Exhibition by Bridgenext

Bridgenext recognized for advertising, marketing and communication design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 15, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design category for Saia 100 Year Museum Truck Mobile Exhibition by Bridgenext. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The A' Design Award Explained

The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Regarding Saia 100 Year Museum Truck Mobile Exhibition

The Saia 100 Year Museum Truck showcases Saia LTL Freight's century-long history, along with its interactive trucking-related artifacts and truck driver simulator. The Mobile Truck Museum immerses visitors in a classic American success story. From selling produce to becoming a logistics giant, each milestone, from the Great Depression to the Motor Carrier Act in 1980, reflects pivotal moments in American history. The concept intricately intertwines with the automotive industry in the United States, drawing inspiration and synergy from its dynamic landscape and evolving trends.

About Bridgenext

I am a Taiwanese graphic designer named Yi-Jun Jiang, born in 1992 and currently residing in Atlanta. I obtained a bachelor’s degree in animation and multimedia arts from the Taipei National University of the Arts and a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and Visual Experience. For commercial works, I tailor customized creative solutions for corporations and organizations with conceptual and meaningful design. My work explores the intersection of my personal experiences with culture and humanity.

Award Record

This recognition makes Bridgenext a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design Award

The A' Advertising Design Award is an international advertising design competition recognizing good advertisement designs by designers and agencies worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to advertising designers, marketing professionals, communication designers and creative directors from all countries. Entries typically include advertisement campaigns, billboards, commercials, print ads, social media campaigns and direct mails. Awarded advertising designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/advertising

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Saia 100 Year Museum Truck Mobile Exhibition
Function
Mobile Exhibition
Category
Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design
Discipline
Communication Design
Industry
Branding & Advertising
Colors
Rosy Brown, Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Sienna and Peru
Images
5

The Recognition

Laureate
Bridgenext
Country
United States of America
Recognition
A' Design Award
Edition
2023 - 2024
Design ID
#159049

Credits

Image Credits
Bridgenext

Design Details

Unique Properties
"Embark on a Century Long Journey, A Masterpiece Unveiled in Motion." The museum showcases Saia's history, brand artifacts and memorabilia, and immersive trucking experiences. The timeline highlights Saia's alignment with its rich history. The simulator offers a gaming experience with a livestreamed perspective. The artifacts educate nationwide about Saia and the trucking industry. The truck museum travels the country, engaging people with Saia LTL Freight and the American trucking industry.
Inspiration
The concept intricately intertwines with the automotive industry in the United States, drawing inspiration and synergy from its dynamic landscape and evolving trends. The museum immerses visitors in a classic American success story, tying back to Saia humble beginnings and contributing to its overall success and longevity. From selling produce to becoming a logistics giant, each milestone, from the Great Depression to the Motor Carrier Act in 1980, reflects pivotal moments in trucking history.
Research
Saia 100-year celebration began in late 2023 with mobile museums highlighting the past, present, and future. Analyzing Audience Over Indexes revealed Saia's strong alignment with Veterans and At Risk Youth. Supporting multiple charities bolsters corporate ethos. We transformed a Saia trailer into a mobile museum, engaging communities nationwide with interactive historic timelines. The mobile museum showcases Saia's history, offering Kid-focused, Saia's History, and Employee recognition exhibits.
Challenge
With a century-long legacy, many historical facts and photos have been lost over time, leaving only a sparse collection remaining. To curate our exhibition, we delve into U.S. transportation history to recreate the context. Extensive fact-checking with experts is imperative. Collecting data from employee submissions is time-consuming, while aiming to enrich with interactive elements. Beginning with a reconstructed truck filled with crops, we transport visitors through a century of memories.
Realization and Technology
Ceiling Panels - Pantone Cool Gray 10 U Color 818387. Heat and AC throughout interior of museum. Generator to power entire truck. Track lighting in ceiling. Gobo projector with Saia logo projected onto floor. Floors finished. 4 speakers in ceiling with Bluetooth capability. Ambient sound will be played through the experience. Decal floor vinyl. LED strip light on both sides of ceiling. Exit sign with emergency lights. Inventory with backup battery.
Operation and Interaction
Saia truck models' evolution and a shadowboxed Saia uniform are featured. A 70-inch screen, resembling a billboard, plays Saia ads from the 60s to the present. The simulator, previewed by a CCTV screen, offers a gamer's perspective. Visitors interact with elements like a tethered vegetable, truck locks, and seatbelts. The child-friendly pegboard depicts "The Life of A Shipment," while interactive signs, doors, and metal trivia flaps engage visitors. Pallets with ratchet straps illustrate safety.
Project Duration and Location
The truck's tour route includes key cities nationwide and active markets, totaling 34 stops and covering 11,087 miles per year.
Specifications
Truck Weight Capacity - up to 44,000 lbs. Length x Width x Height (at door) - 53 x 99 x 110 inches Width x Height (inside) - 100 x 110 inches Type - Mobile Truck Museum
Keywords
Museum, Logistic, Truck Museum, Mobile Museum, American Trucking History, Interactive Exhibition

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