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Winner of the final prize is Kate from KR Creative!

Kate has done a stellar, draw dropping job of these dresses made out of Conqueror, photographed and printed on Conqueror Diamond White CX22 250gsm. Enjoy the lovely Aalto Vase!

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October prize! Aalto Vase (Finland).

This is one of the prizes that may not make it out to the winner. We're just kidding! The vase is based on the designs of architect Alvar Aalto and was first produced in the 1930s. It still takes seven craftsmen to create each piece. Win win win, winner! http://bit.ly/12CGvNM

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Winner of the September prize is Cul-de-sac!

These simple yet bold and colourful A5 greeting cards are designed by Marco Cicchianni from Cul-de-sac in South Australia. Printed on an Indigo digital press on Conqueror Laid.

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Naughtyfish shortlisted for design awards

The desktop Create Awards held each year, celebrate top Australian graphic design. Naughtyfish have been shortlisted in this year's 'print commercial' category for the 'Conquer the world' campaign. Woo hoo!

http://www.createawards.com.au/2013-shortlists/conquer-the-world/

The map was mailed out as a teaser and it came with map pins housed in a little seed packet. The postcard set, hand delivered to our design customers, shows the prizes on offer. The set is printed on various Conqueror stocks including CX22, Laid 100% Recycled and Wove in various colours – Brilliant White, Diamond White and Vellum.

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Escape to your perfect getaway. San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily. by intersailclub // via Instagram http://instagram.com/p/eeBLi0NCiL/

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Here's a primo destination if you win the competition!

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International judges announced!

Drum roll please...the international judging panel includes our French friends Jean François Porchez, world-renowned typographer of Typofonderie fame www.typofonderie.com (and the person who created the suite of free Conqueror typefaces), as well as the lovely Farida Tir, International Category Manager for Conqueror! The overall winner will be announced on 18 November 2013.

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September prize! Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec L’Oiseau Wooden Bird (France).

The September prize is up for the taking, so enter today http://bit.ly/12CGvNM and this little wooden beauty could be a lovely adornment to your uncluttered desk. And the most exciting news...we've extended the competition until 1 November 2013!

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Winner of the August prize is Bauer Media.

Congratulations to Bauer Media!

They produced this stellar piece for Harper’s Bazaar to showcase their advertising packages. Very swish!  The A5 card is printed on Conqueror Wove High White 300gsm plus gold foil. Suite also includes a mounted piece with black photography board sandwiched between Conqueror.

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The Naughtyfish travel story

Naughtyfish are the talented designers behind our 'Conquer the world' campaign. Husband and wife team Paul Garbett and Danielle de Andrade share their travel tips.

What do you pack in your suitcase?  Paul: I'll always pack a camera, drawing pad and fountain pens (which often explode and leak all over the place because of the pressure in the plane) I can't seem to learn. Danielle: As little as possible – you've got to leave space for new clothing purchases!

What do you collect on your travels?  Paul: I love collecting photographs, books and various pieces of ephemera which remind me of what I liked about the place. Drawing also seems to happen as I get more relaxed. Danielle: I love collecting fabric unique to the destination I've travelled to and then making it into something when I get home.

What’s your favourite thing to do at airports? Paul: Leave. Danielle: Trying on all the different perfumes although you need to be careful because if you don't like the smell of something, it's with you for your entire flight!

Best travel tips(s) or advice? Paul: Have an open mind and embrace the new. Don't take fountain pens on the plane – they leak. Danielle: When travelling with young children, always pack a spare pair of clothing for them and you. After a projectile vomit, 5 minutes into a 16 hour flight, it’s nice to know you can change!

Best or worst destination you ever travelled to? Paul: The best would have to be a place called Ladakh in the Indian Himalaya. I loved Tokyo just as much for completely different reasons. Danielle: Tokyo! A designers dream, such an incredibly interesting and inspiring city.

Dream destination or place you’d like to visit next? Paul: New York or Barcelona. Danielle: Dream destination would be New York. The place I'd like to visit next would be the MONA in Tasmania.

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August prize! Some Established & Sons jars (UK).

Giving away prizes is something we truly love to do. And we'd love to give them away to you! Enter via our a Facebook page http://bit.ly/12CGvNM and you could also find yourself jet setting off to any major city in the world, business class. Fancy hey?

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Winner of the July prize is Inkahoots.

Congratulations to Inkahoots! Winners of the Dinosaur Designs bowl. They're a Brisbane based design studio that have printed a suite of stationery on Conqueror. Part of this is a set of business cards that pop with colourful goodness. Printed on Conqueror 100% Recycled Wove Brilliant White 300gsm using seven (yes we said seven) fluoros.

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July prize! A Dinosaur Designs bowl.

This lovely orange bowl is the July prize in our 'Conquer the world' competition. Entered yet? Visit this link http://bit.ly/12CGvNM to find out more! Dinosaur Designs always use such gorgeous colours. And they're an Australian brand. Bonus to that!

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We love the road trip. A classic form of travel.

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Winner of the June prize is Scott Dunstan!

The C4 envelope is made from Conqueror Laid Calligraphy 300gsm with a gorgeous red foil embellishment.

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Sigh. Isn't this dreamy?

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Andrew Hoyne's travel story

What do you pack in your suitcase? Never enough. I like to travel light. But then it's not uncommon that I have to go shopping for something when I arrive. Which often turns a negative into a positive.

What’s your favourite thing to do at airports? Leave as quickly as possible. It's such a limbo environment which is rarely productive, entertaining or relaxing.

Best travel tip(s) or advice? Drink lots of water, and no alcohol. Keep busy, with work, a newspaper &/or book, as it makes the time speed by more quickly. 

Best or worst destination you ever travelled to?  Cuba is the best and worst. If you look American, they think you're a spy (though having a laptop, video camera, two stills camera's and mobile devices doesn't help your case in this instance). The food is terrible and it's a no service economy. But it's like going back in a time warp, to a place you only knew existed from movies. And the music moves you.

OK, it's a cliche, but I love New York. The air is electric. It's like being a grown up version of a child, where you never want it to be bedtime.

Dream destination or place you’d like to visit next?  Next stop: Tokyo.

Thanks to Andrew from Hoyne for the interview as well as the gorgeous photo of him and his daughter Syrah on holiday in New Zealand.