Combined Locks, Wis. -- Appleton Coated now is accepting entries to the U360 Design Competition for 2012. 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 seeks to elevate content, design and printing," says Ferkó Goldinger, advertising and promotion manager. "Entries will be judged by a panel of design experts in strategy, design, and print production, providing a full-circle view and an engaging conversation about all that paper makes possible."

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 2011, and postmarked no later than Dec. 9, 2011. For detailed instructions and an online entry form for the U360 Competition, please visit UtopiaPaper.com and click on the U360 section.

The 2012 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.