desktop is pleased to announce the shortlisted entries in Round 2 of the 2011 Qantm Create Design Awards.

Now in its 7th year, the 2011 Qantm Create Design Awards celebrates Australia’s world-class creative industry, awarding exceptional talent over a vast array of creative fields and in 12 categories: Emerging Talent, Identity/Branding, Illustration, Interactive and Digital, Motion Design, Packaging and Photography, Print Commercial, Print Creative, Sustainability, Typography and Website.

All shortlisted entries from Round 2 are published in the August issue of desktop magazine (out now) and on the Create Design Awards website. Round 1 shortlisted entries were published in the May and June issues of desktop magazine and are all featured on the website. All shortlisted entries will be put forward for judging, with winners announced at the Awards Night on 22 September 2011 at The Forum Theatre in Melbourne.

Tickets for the Create Design Awards are now on sale and are available here.

Cost: $95 (includes entry to the official awards ceremony and the party/event, food, alcohol and other beverages provided, entry to the official after party – subject to capacity).

Or you can book a VIP Booth: $990.00. Each booth includes access for 8 to the official awards ceremony (V.I.P. seating), exclusive 8-seat booth in the party/event space including food, alcohol, and other goodies, personal section wait staff,  2 x copies of the Design & Branding Directory,  8 x tickets to the official after party (subject to capacity).