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MindFire wins six ADAI awards, including a “Best of Category”

April 29, 2026 | Inga Rundquist

Creative tied to smart strategy is what inspires us – and it was on full display at the 68th annual Design Exhibition hosted by the Art Director’s Association of Iowa in Des Moines.

Each year, ADAI brings together some of the best creative minds across the state to recognize work that pushes boundaries and delivers real impact. This year, MindFire was recognized across multiple categories, earning five Awards of Excellence and one Best of Category distinction.

The work that was recognized reflects what happens when strategy and creative come together with purpose. From brand systems to campaigns to environmental design, these projects represent our commitment to delivering our clients with the marketing and branding spark they’ve been looking for.

ADAI recognized MindFire for the following work:

Best of Category & Award of Excellence: Advertising Campaign, South Slope – Uncomplicated

South Slope Uncomplicate campaign from MindFire Communications

Award of Excellence: Video Spot, Rouse – 30th Anniversary

Award of Excellence: Environmental Graphics and Design, Niabi Zoo – Zoo It Big!

Niabi Zoo it Big! campaign from MindFire Communications

Award of Excellence: Environmental Graphics and Design, MetroLINK Centre Station

MetroLINK Centre Station Environmental Graphics from MindFire Communications

Award of Excellence: Integrated Brand System, MindFire Communications Rebrand

Integrated Brand System from MindFire Communications

 

Inga Rundquist

Inga Rundquist

Inga Rundquist is a Social Media & PR Director at MindFire. When she’s not dreaming up ideas that will generate publicity, you can find her knee deep in the social media world, also known as the next PR frontier.