A REDDITCH student has had his design work published in a prestigious book.

James Taylor, who studied at NEW College, competed against more than 2,000 students from the UK, Europe and America to be featured in this year's D&AD Student Awards Annual 2002.

The HND graphic design student was awarded a commendation for his entry in the direct mailing category, judged by design industry experts including Saatchi and Ogilvy.

James is currently completing two months' paid work experience in Germany with advertising agency Springer and Jacoby and hopes to embark on a career in graphic design on his return in September.