Graphis Inc.

Graphis, Inc. is an international publisher of books and awards annuals on graphic communication design. Based in New York City, Graphis presents and promotes the best submitted work in Graphic Design, Advertising, Photography and Art/Illustration.
Graphis publishes hardcover Annuals including: Graphis Design Annual, Graphis Advertising Annual, Graphis Photography Annual, Graphis Annual Reports Annual, and Graphis Poster Annual. Other Graphis books include Takenobu Igarashi: Design and Fine Art, and Nudes 5 which is a collection of fine art photographs of the human form, amongst many others. Graphis also publishes a New Talent Annual that presents the best student work of the year, providing young professionals exposure and recognition. Over 350 issues of Graphis Magazine have also been published. The Magazine ended with issue #355, and a new Graphis Journal, starting with Issue #356, was introduced in 2017. Much like the Magazine, the Graphis Journal presents stories on the top talents that have been consistent Platinum and Gold winners in the Graphis annual competitions.
History.
Graphis was founded in 1944 by Walter Herdeg and Dr. Walter Amstutz in Zurich, Switzerland. The magazine was started with the September/October 1944 issue. In 1986, B. Martin Pedersen purchased the company from Mr. Herdeg and later moved the headquarters to New York City. The Annuals were redefined and new books were added to the roster, including New Talent (student work), Typography, Branding, Logo & Letterhead, amongst others.
Awards.
Graphis annually invites professionals across the design industry communities to be considered for inclusion in their books. Amongst these submissions, Graphis selects the most compelling work of the year for Platinum, Gold, and Silver awards considerations, which are featured in hardcover Annuals and on the website. In addition, Honorable Mentions are also archived permanently on Graphis' website. Up to 500 submissions are published and presented on the site, supporting professionals, as well as young and emerging talent.
Graphis Masters.
Design
Photography
Advertising
Art/Illustration
Art
Schools