For many people in North America, April represents the true start of Spring and warmer temperatures. For brand owners, design agencies, marketers and metal decorators around the world, it’s also the signal to finalise their entries for the Colored by INX Can Design Contest.

Now in its sixth year, the contest recognises the best of the best in can design creativity. All entries for consideration must include the submission form, electronic design, and actual printed can and be postmarked no later than 28 April. Any commercial can design which used at least one color from the INX Color Catalog before 1 January 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 28 April deadline.”

Last year’s contest was won by Jackie O’s Brewery in Athens, Ohio, for their Mystic Mama West Coast Style IPA design entry. It contained five of the more than 650 colour metal swatches from the INX Color Catalog, which sets the metal decoration industry’s standard for color accuracy and consistency. A vital element of the INX Color PerfectionÒ programme, the catalog helps streamline the design to production process so products reach the market more expediently.

The decision of the independent judges for this year’s contest who determine the five design entry finalists will be made known on 19 May, and the voting process which includes the public through social media, takes place from 21-23 May. The winner will be announced on 28 May. Complete contest information is available for contest dates and times, submitting a design entry, and the official contest rules.