Web Design leads FUEL at ADAI 67th Exhibition

The Art Directors Association of Iowa held its ADAI 67th Annual Design Exhibition on April 11th, 2025, at Curate in Des Moines. Judges recognized nine entries from FUEL in this year’s Exhibition, all receiving Excellence Awards. They include:

Website & App Design for Farm Rescue

Website & App Design for Farm Rescue Foundation

Website & App Design for Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association (AACLA)

Identity Mark for Hidden Gems

Identity Mark for Throwback

Design for Social Impact/Public Service for Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association (AACLA)

Advertising Campaign for “All You Put In” for Timpte Trailers

Animation & Motion Graphics for FUEL’s holiday video, “Round Out the Year”

Video Spot for FUEL’s Show Reel

Designer Josh Santel represented FUEL at the exhibition.

“There is a lot of strong competition in Des Moines,” said Santel. “It was great for FUEL to be featured so many times among the showcase of talent and creativity in the exhibition.”

While being recognized for its work in foundational elements such as Identity Mark design among other capabilities, the agency’s showing furthered FUEL’s position as a leading web design agency in Iowa.

“These awards reflect FUEL’s dedication to pushing design boundaries and delivering exceptional digital experiences that resonate with audiences and drive results for the brands we represent including our own,” said FUEL Co-Founder and President John Moes.

“Being recognized for such a broad range of work speaks volumes to the FUEL team’s ability to build trust and long-term relationships. With this being the 8th straight Exhibition for us, it not only speaks to our consistency, it also showcases our team’s commitment to innovative, user-focused, and visually stunning solutions across the full spectrum of communication channels.”

One final note: in early March, FUEL Designer Grant Cushman judged the student Exhibition.

“It was an honor to judge the student entries for ADAI this year,” said Cushman. “The field of entries was incredibly impressive, showcasing a diverse range of projects from print to animations and everything in-between. The students truly demonstrated their creativity and technical prowess.”

Learn more about ADAI and the Exhibition here: https://artdirectorsiowa.org/designexhibition/