INX International announces can design contest

Now in its sixth year, the Colored by INX Can Design Contest recognizes can design creativity. 

All entries for consideration must include the submission form, electronic design and actual printed can and be postmarked no later than April 28. Any commercial can design using at least one color from the INX Color Catalog from before January 1, 2025, is eligible to win.  

Jeanie Morris, the INX marketing and promotions manager in charge of the Colored by INX Can Design Contest, said the amount of interest and number of entries continues to grow each year.

'In just five years, the Colored by INX Can Design Contest has become a unique platform for our customers and partners to showcase their creativity,' said Morris. 'We receive entries from every corner of the beverage world — from bold, artistic illustrations on craft brew cans to iconic designs from legacy brands. Every year, the level of talent and creativity continues to impress, and I’m excited to see what arrives before the April 28 deadline.'

Last year’s contest was won by Jackie O’s Brewery in Athens, Ohio, for the Mystic Mama West Coast Style IPA design entry. It contained five of the more than 650 color metal swatches from the INX Color Catalog. As part of the INX Color Perfection program, the catalog helps streamline the design to production process so products reach the market more expediently.

The independent judges for this year’s contest will announce their decision on May 19. There will also be a social media voting process for the public from May 21-23. The winner will be announced on May 28. Complete contest information is available for contest dates and times, submitting a design entry and the official contest rules.