Kimberly, Wis. -- Appleton Coated now is accepting entries to the U360 Design Competition for 2011. Winning selections will recognize the effective, creative role that print communication plays in marketing mix.

"As the name suggests, '360' reflects an 'all around' assessment. From idea definition to creative expression and purposeful execution -- U360 will honor the beginning, middle and end of the design process," says Phil Cavalier, vice president of marketing at Appleton Coated. "Entries will be judged by a panel of design experts in strategy, design, and print production, providing a full-circle view on what makes great print."

There is no cost to enter. Submissions must be printed all, or in part, on Utopia and/or Curious Collection, accompanied by a completed entry form, produced in 2010, and postmarked no later than Dec. 10, 2010.

The 2011 winners will be announced next Spring and featured in a showbook distributed throughout North America, on the Appleton Coated website and in other marketing communications