And the Winner is...
On November 6th 2009, Michaela's Music House was nominated for and won the IDEA Awards 2009 in the Literature category.
Moreover, ahead of objects of desire presented by some of Ireland's most prestigious companies and institutions, the book received the Grand Prix on awards ceremony night. The judging panel were unanimous in their decision, describing Michaela's Music House as an exceptional accomplishment that works both practically and visually as an engaging tutor for children and adults. This overall prize is not given every year and is only offered to outstanding and innovative achievements.
In Gwendolyn Masin's absence due to performance commitments, the design team behind Michaela's Music House were in attendance to revel in the celebrations.
Left: Roger Jupp (Chair of IDEA judging panel), Rocky Grennell (designworks), Nick Cloake (Chairman of Design Business Ireland), Katy Judge (designworks)
Right: Martin Gaffney (founder of designworks), Katy Judge (graphic designer, Michaela's Music House), Amanda Dalton (project management, Michaela's Music House)
Above: Nick Cloake, Chairman of Design Business Ireland, announcing the award
Michaela's Music House on SR DRS 2, October 24th 2009
Recommended by Gabriela Kaegi on "Musikmagazin", one of SR DRS 2's most popular broadcasts, Michaela's Music House was spotlit on Saturday 24th of October.
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Gwendolyn Masin on Lyric FM, July 31st 2009
The author of Michaela’s Music House, Gwendolyn Masin, was interviewed by Lyric FM’s Aedín Gormley on the weekly arts show "Artszone" on Friday 31st of July. Ms Masin spoke in detail about her ideas and methodology, and the motivation behind writing Michaela’s Music House.
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