Vancouver, BC, Canada - December 20, 2004 Exhibit A: Design Group wins 'Merit Award' in the 2004 National Post Design Exchange Awards. The awards competition is Canada's only awards program to judge design by results; balancing function, aesthetics and economic success. The competition sets out to expand national understanding of design as an essential resource and demonstrate that investment in design impacts overall business success. The panels of judges include leading business executives, distinguished members of the design profession and community leaders. Winners are selected in each of seven categories: Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Urban Design, Fashion Design, New Media, Visual Communications, Engineering, and Landscape Architecture. Our entry for the Jack and Lily Baby Shoe Rebrand in the 'Visual Communications' category was displayed at the Design Exchange - Canada's Design Museum and published in a special supplement of the National Post. About the National Post Design Exchange Awards The National Post Design Exchange Awards recognize the critical role of design in all types of organizations including commercial entities (large and small businesses), not-for-profit organizations, and the public sector. The awards celebrate the business success stories achieved through close partnerships between clients and designers. About Exhibit A: Design Group Exhibit A: Design Group is an award-winning branding and design studio that specializes in branding, brand management and corporate communications developing effective brand strategies through a multitude of disciplines including: brand identity, print and packaging, retail and environmental design, and web and interactive media. We believe the essence of a brand should be consistent and recognizable at every level of the company, product, service or event, and at every point of the customer experience. We believe good design builds trust. Inquiries contact: Cory Ripley Principal, Creative Director 604.873.1583 info@exhibitadesigngroup.com