Cross Connections 2024 Winners

Artwork Details: Juried Exhibition Winners | Design Competition Winners

Winners for Cross Connections 2024 International Exhibition and Competition of Visual Communication Design and Emerging Media Design.

To respect the tradition of some Asian countries, we list the names of certain award winners with the last name first, unless the winner has an American nationality and prefers to display the first name first.

Cross Connections 2024 International Juried Design Exhibition - Students

Award	Title	Winner	Instructor	Institution	Country
Best of Show	Inforgraphic Poster	Liu Zhemin		The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)	USA
Special Judging Award in Print-Based Visual Communication Design	Typo Roma 2021 Identity Design	Jaime Kimball	Nick Mendoza	Oklahoma State University (OSU)	USA
Special Judging Award in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design	The Circle of Life – Kinetic Installation	Song Ruo-Xing	Lú Ying-Ying, Zhang Wàng	Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)	China
Special Judging Award in Emerging Media Design	ZIZZ App – Product Design	Heidy Mendez	Ping Xu	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)	USA
Special Judging Award in Generative AI	The Life Emergence in Action	Li Yu-Chén	Shu Xiao, Wen Hào-Rán, Xiao Hàn-Fei	Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design	Average Joe	Robin Maenhout	Pieter Samyn, Matto Deseijn	LUCA School of Arts - Belgium (LUCA)	Belgium
Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design	BuFan – Data Visualization of Contemporary Chinese Textile Industry	Tao Yi-Ran, Song Zi-Meng	Zhao Lu, Liu Fang, Bi Zhou-Yi	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design	Samburu, I’m Back	Zhou Qin-Ning	Li Rong	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design	Explore Adventure	Li Chang-Hu	Chang Fei-Man	National Taiwan University of Arts (NTUA)	Taiwan
Honorable Mention in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design	Showreel Portfolio	Inês Rocha		Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave - Portugal (IPCA)	Portugal
Honorable Mention in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design	Wired Echoes	Kenan Van Looveren	Thomas De Brabanter	LUCA School of Arts - Belgium (LUCA)	Belgium
Honorable Mention in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design	Ensemble	Wáng Chén-Hào	Lú Ying-Ying, Zhang Wàng	Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design	Data Biology	Wang Rong-He	Zhao Lu	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Emerging Media Design	Moody App – Product Design	Kyara Valdez	Ping Xu	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)	USA
Honorable Mention in Emerging Media Design	ATLAS App – Product Design	Andres Trejo	Ping Xu	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)	USA
Honorable Mention in Emerging Media Design	REPLAN	Bai Xue	Wang Yi	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Generative AI	Old Bricks, New Stories	Wáng Shu-Ruì	Xiao Hàn-Fei, Wen Hào-Rán, Zhuó Fán	Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Generative AI	AI LP Covers	Aisha Vander Borght, Jan Vandormael, Nikita Verrecas, Imke Desmyter	Saskia Wierinck, Kris Demey, Bruce Vansteenwinkel	LUCA School of Arts - Belgium (LUCA)	Belgium

Cross Connections 2024 International Juried Design Exhibition - Professional

Award	Title	Winner	Institution	Country
Best of Show	Realm of the Spirits Nine-Colored Deer	Rèn Hóngwei, Tang Zhen	SiChuan Fine Arts Institute, China (SCFAI)	China
Special Judging Award in Print-Based Visual Communication Design	Good Day Bad Day – Experimental Typography Poster	Tore Terrasi	The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)	USA
Special Judging Award in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design	Moutai Immersive Interactive Experience	Sun Ou, Lu Ying-Ying, Zhang Wang, Wang Chenhao, Song Ruoxing, Hu Zhi-Guang	Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)	China
Special Judging Award in Emerging Media Design	Realm of the Spirit – Mindful Visualization	Zhu Guan-Da, Rèn Hóngwei	SiChuan Fine Arts Institute, China (SCFAI)	China
Special Judging Award in Generative AI	Oriental Fairyland	Ma Xiao-Xu, Song Duo	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design	Monopoly Play To Win Campaign	Tim Carvalho	The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)	USA
Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design	Jiuyi Tribe	Lin Dung-Lung	Ming Chuan University, Taiwan (MCU)	Taiwan
Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design	Taoist Totem	Chan Shih-Chien	Ming Chuan University, Taiwan (MCU)	Taiwan
Honorable Mention in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design	Mosasaur’s Killing Fields	Teng Poshu	Ming Chuan University, Taiwan (MCU)	Taiwan
Honorable Mention in Emerging Media Design	Silicon Based Cloud	Wu Yi-Nan, Qian Kun, Fan Xiao-Bing	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Generative AI	Auspicious Zodiac Signs	Gao Guang-Min	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China

Cross Connections 2024 International Design Competition - Students

Award	Title	Winner	Instructor	Institution	Country
Grand Award	Vientiane’s Rom	Guo Yong-Run, Liu Bo-Liang	Zhao Lu, Huang Lin, Chen Jia-Yang	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Special Judging Award in Design Foundation	Art Bash Expressive Typography Poster	Jack Hoac	Mark Stammers	School of The Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)	USA
Special Judging Award in Marketing Graphic Design	Origins of Thought · Vision	Zhao Bin-Tao, Luan Hai-Yang, Guo Shu-Hong	Guo Sen, Tong Jia-Ni	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Gold Award	BuFan – Data Visualization of Contemporary Chinese Textile Industry	Tao Yi-Ran, Song Zi-Meng	Zhao Lu, Liu Fang, Bi Zhou-Yi	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Gold Award	Nutria	Morgan Braeckman	Pieter Samyn, Matto Deseijn	LUCA School of Arts - Belgium (LUCA)	Belgium
Silver Award	Cadáver Exquisito	Sebastián Puente Aburto, Natalia Reyna Hernández, Elineth Aguilera Cámara, Camila Santiago González, Bertín López Ávalos, Mónica Jiménez Aranda, Valeria Caballero Ochoa, Liliana González De la Rosa	Arturo Cordova Espinosa	University of the Americas of Puebla - Mexico (UDLAP)	Mexico
Silver Award	Shengjing Beast Spectrum	Liu Si-Yu	Zhao Lu, Feng Tao	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Silver Award	DOOF App – UI/UX Design	Jose Cansdales	Ping Xu	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)	USA
Bronze Award	Wired Echoes	Kenan Van Looveren	Thomas De Brabanter	LUCA School of Arts - Belgium (LUCA)	Belgium
Bronze Award	Shenyang Palace Museum Collection Treasures	Wáng Shu-Ruì	Feng Tao, Wang Shu-Jing	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Bronze Award	La imagen y lo virtual	Héctor Poce deLeón		Autonomus University of the State of Morelos - Mexico (UAEM)	Mexico
Bronze Award	Zipped Couture: Transforming Vintage Garments into Iconic Art Pieces	Heish Yun-Yu, Heish Hung-Chih	Lin Yu-Hsuan	National Taiwan University of Arts (NTUA)	Taiwan
Honorable Mention for Design Foundation in Illustration	Personal Identity Illustration Set	Gisselle Dominquez		The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)	USA
Honorable Mention for Design Foundation in Typography	From Elisabeth To Queen	Jutta Vandenbussche	Saskia Wierinck, Kris Demey, Bruce Vansteenwinkel	LUCA School of Arts - Belgium (LUCA)	Belgium
Honorable Mention for Design Foundation in Typography	Twenty-Four Solar Terms: Endless Vitality – Kinetic Typography	Shi Wanyì	Wan Xiao-Ou	Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)	China
Honorable Mention for Design Foundation in Publication	Brochure Design Portfolio	Laura Menchaca	Erika Balogh	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)	USA
Honorable Mention in Illustration	Modern Maya	Yanina Blanco	Gladys Chow	The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)	USA
Honorable Mention in Illustration	Empty Room	Li Ching-Yi	Chang Fei-Man	National Taiwan University of Arts (NTUA)	Taiwan
Honorable Mention in Illustration	Looking for Bamboo and Building a Forest	Lin Lin, Ma Yi-Fan, Ge Xin-Zhuo	Liu Ya-Xuan, Bai Xin-Lei	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Illustration	Samburu, I’m Back	Zhou Qin-Ning	Li Rong	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Illustration	Life Like Blooming Flowers – Folk Patterns and Accessories	Wang Tian-Fu, Yang Sen, Luo Na-Yun, Tan Xiao-Yu, Hu You, Xue Si-Yang	Liu Ya-Xuan, Bai Xin-Lei	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Typography	Architecture Lecture Series Poster	Liz Mathews	Mark Stammers	School of The Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)	USA
Honorable Mention in Typography	Ferie Branding Posters	Arely Suarez	Ping Xu	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)	USA
Honorable Mention in Typography	A Kinetic Typographic Representation of Language in all of Its’ Forms	Jason Guerrero	Kimberly Elliott	The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)	USA
Honorable Mention in Typography	Touching on the Beauty of Stones – Expressive Typography	Zheng Jia-Qiang, Gao Li-Wen, Li Chang-Jun	Liu Ya-Xuan, Bai Xin-Lei	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Typography	Observe the Order of Daoism	Ma Ru-Long	Zhao Lu, Zhang Yang	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Marketing Graphic Design	Solara Craft Beverage Packaging Design	Sogol Saghatchi		The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)	USA
Honorable Mention in Marketing Graphic Design	Kreme Branding Campaign	Gabriela Rosales	Ping Xu	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)	USA
Honorable Mention in Marketing Graphic Design	AD World Collateral Campaign	Yamilex Cantu	Ping Xu	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)	USA
Honorable Mention in Marketing Graphic Design	Zipped Couture: Transforming Vintage Garments into Iconic Art Pieces	Heish Yun-Yu, Heish Hung-Chih	Lin Yu-Hsuan	National Taiwan University of Arts (NTUA)	Taiwan
Honorable Mention in Interactive & Emerging Media Design	Integrated Wishing Well	Liu Ren	Miao Xiao-Chun, Yao Lu	Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Interactive & Emerging Media Design	Good Luck and Happiness to You	Sun Shi-Han, Bao Yu-Xuan	Zhang Yang	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention in Interactive & Emerging Media Design	GLARE Hair Dye UI/UX Design	Juan Sarmiento	Ping Xu	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)	USA
Honorable Mention in Interactive & Emerging Media Design	swag.bag UI/UX	Noemi Garcia	Ping Xu	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)	USA
Honorable Mention in Interactive & Emerging Media Design	Floristry Web Design	Hyun Jee Kim	Ting Wang-Hedges	Oklahoma State University (OSU)	USA
Honorable Mention in Interactive & Emerging Media Design	Synesthesia Web Design	Ali Isbell	Ting Wang-Hedges	Oklahoma State University (OSU)	USA

Cross Connections 2024 International Design Competition - Professional

Award	Title	Winner	Institution	Country
Grand Award	Code For Better – Event Promotion	Lu Ying-Ying	Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)	China
Gold Award	Good Day Bad Day – Experimental Typography Poster	Tore Terrasi	The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)	USA
Gold Award	Environmental Signage	Robert Grame	The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)	USA
Gold Award	Moutai Immersive Interactive Experience	Sun Ou, Lu Ying-Ying, Zhang Wang, Wang Chen-Hao, Song Ruoxing, Hu Zhi-Guang	Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)	China
Silver Award	Book Design – Basic Principles of Visual Communication	Albert Young Choi	Hanyang University - Korea (HYU)	Korea
Silver Award	Event Poster for Asian Heritage Celebration	Zenas Seiji Ikeda	University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMN)	USA
Silver Award	Silicon Based Cloud	Wu Yi-Nan, Bian Kun, Fan Xiao-Bing	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Silver Award	Mosasaur’s Killing Fields	Teng Poshu	Ming Chuan University, Taiwan (MCU)	Taiwan
Bronze Award	Mark Stammers	Coding Workshop Poster	School of The Art institute of Chicago (SAIC)	USA
Bronze Award	Google ESL	Tim Carvalho	The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)	USA
Bronze Award	Type Design and Typography Poster	Tore Terrasi	The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)	USA
Honorable Mention	Juneteenth Event Poster	Terresa Moses	University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMN)	USA
Honorable Mention	Eastern Spirit Beast	Ma Xiao-Xu, Song Duo	Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)	China
Honorable Mention	Oblivion	Huang Szu-Yu	Ming Chuan University, Taiwan (MCU)	Taiwan

DERA Winners – Cross Connections 2024 - Professional

Award	Title	Winner	Institution	Country
Gold Design Education Recognition Award	Professor of Graphic Design	Robin Landa	Kean University	USA
Gold Design Education Recognition Award	Professor & Chair Emeritus, Department of Art & Art History	Robert Hower	The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)	USA
Silver Design Education Recognition Award	Professor of Brand Design and Experience Design, Korea, President Emeritus, United Designs Alliance	Albert Young Choi	Hanyang University - Korea (HYU)	Korea

Design Education Recognition Award winners were selected by the Cross Connections 2024 Global Peer Review Committee.

Juried Exhibition Winning Artwork

Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design

Work Title: Average Joe

Award: Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Robin Maenhout (Student)

Instructor: Pieter Samyn, Matto Deseijn

Institution: LUCA School of Arts - Belgium (LUCA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator

BuFan - Data Visualization of Contemporary Chinese Textile Industry by Bi Zhuo Yi, Tao Yi-Ran, Song Zi-Meng (Student)

Work Title: BuFan - Data Visualization of Contemporary Chinese Textile Industry

Award: Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Bi Zhuo Yi, Tao Yi-Ran, Song Zi-Meng (Student)

Instructor: Zhao Lu, Liu Fang, Bi Zhou-Yi

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Echarts, Excel

Samburu, I’m Back by Zhou Qin-Ning (Graduate Student)

Work Title: Samburu, I’m Back

Award: Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Zhou Qin-Ning (Graduate Student)

Instructor: Li Rong

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Taoist Totem by Chan Shih-Chien (Professional)

Work Title: Taoist Totem

Award: Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Chan Shih-Chien (Professional)

Institution: Ming Chuan University, Taiwan (MCU)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Explore Adventure - Illustration Campaign by Li Chang-Hu (Student)

Work Title: Explore Adventure - Illustration Campaign

Award: Honorable Mention in Print-Based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Li Chang-Hu (Student)

Instructor: Chang Fei-Man

Institution: National Taiwan University of Arts (NTUA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator

Honorable Mention for Screen-Based Visual Communication Design

Showreel Portfolio by Inês Rocha (Student)

Work Title: Showreel Portfolio

Award: Honorable Mention in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Inês Rocha (Student)

Institution: Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave - Portugal (IPCA)

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere

URL: https://vimeo.com/923952759

Wired Echoes by Kenan Van Looveren (Student)

Work Title: Wired Echoes

Award: Honorable Mention in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Kenan Van Looveren (Student)

Instructor: Thomas De Brabanter

Institution: LUCA School of Arts - Belgium (LUCA)

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Cinema 4D

URL: https://vimeo.com/923961888

Work Title: Ensemble

Award: Honorable Mention in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Wáng Chén-Hào (Student)

Instructor: Lú Ying-Ying, Zhang Wàng

Institution: Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Sketch, Unity, Ventuz

URL: https://vimeo.com/923973702

Work Title: Data Biology

Award: Honorable Mention in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Wang, Rong-He (Student)

Instructor: Zhao Lu

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: Adobe Animate

URL: https://vimeo.com/924195883

URL: https://vimeo.com/924196633

Mosasaur's Killing Fields by Teng Poshu (Professional)

Work Title: Mosasaur's Killing Fields

Award: Honorable Mention in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Teng Poshu (Professional)

Institution: Ming Chuan University, Taiwan (MCU)

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Maya

URL: https://vimeo.com/924200410

Honorable Mention for Emerging Media Design

Moody App - Product Design by Kyara Valdez (Student)

Work Title: Moody App - Product Design

Award: Honorable Mention in Emerging Media Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Kyara Valdez (Student)

Instructor: Ping Xu

Institution: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD

URL: https://www.behance.net/gallery/143308209/Moody-App

Work Title: ATLAS App

Award: Honorable Mention in Emerging Media Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Andres Trejo (Student)

Instructor: Ping Xu

Institution: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD

URL: https://www.behance.net/gallery/159011425/Atlas-NFT-Gallery

Red Hill Culture and Arts Center by Bai Xue (Student)

Work Title: Red Hill Culture and Arts Center

Award: Honorable Mention in Emerging Media Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Bai Xue (Student)

Instructor: Wang Yi

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere

URL: https://vimeo.com/924163767

Silicon Based Cloud by Wu Yi-Nan, Qian Kun, Fan Xiao-Bing (Professional)

Work Title: Silicon Based Cloud

Award: Honorable Mention in Emerging Media Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Wu Yi-Nan, Qian Kun, Fan Xiao-Bing (Professional)

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: TouchDesigner

URL: https://vimeo.com/924171468

Honorable Mention for Creative Thinking and Idea Visualization with Generative AI

AI LP Covers by Aisha Vander Borght, Jan Vandormael, Nikita Verrecas, Imke Desmyter (Student)

Work Title: AI LP Covers

Award: Honorable Mention for Creative Thinking and Idea Visualization with Generative AI (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Aisha Vander Borght, Jan Vandormael, Nikita Verrecas, Imke Desmyter (Student)

Instructor: Saskia Wierinck, Kris Demey, Bruce Vansteenwinkel

Institution: LUCA School of Arts - Belgium (LUCA)

Technology: Adobe Photoshop, Discord, Midjourney

Auspicious Zodiac Signs by Gao Guang-Min (Professional)

Work Title: Auspicious Zodiac Signs

Award: Honorable Mention for Creative Thinking and Idea Visualization with Generative AI (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Gao Guang-Min (Professional)

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Discord, Midjourney

Old Bricks, New Stories by Wáng Shu-Ruì (Student)

Work Title: Old Bricks, New Stories

Award: Honorable Mention for Creative Thinking and Idea Visualization with Generative AI (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Wáng Shu-Ruì (Student)

Instructor: Xiao Hàn-Fei, Wen Hào-Rán, Zhuó Fán

Institution: Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Midjourney, Runway

URL: https://vimeo.com/923971792

Special Judging Award in Print-Based Visual Communication Design

Typo Roma Identity Design by Jaime Kimball (Student)

Work Title: Typo Roma Identity Design

Award: Special Judging Award in Print-Based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Jaime Kimball (Student)

Instructor: Nick Mendoza

Institution: Oklahoma State University (OSU)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Good Day Bad Day - Experimental Typography Poster by Tore Terrasi (Professional)

Work Title: Good Day Bad Day - Experimental Typography Poster

Award: Special Judging Award in Print-Based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Tore Terrasi (Professional)

Institution: The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator

Special Judging Award in Screen-Based Visual Communication Design

The Circle of Life - Kinetic Installation by Song Ruo-Xing (Student)

Work Title: The Circle of Life - Kinetic Installation

Award: Special Judging Award in Screen-based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Song Ruo-Xing (Student)

Instructor: Lú Ying-Ying, Zhang Wàng

Institution: Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)

Technology: Adobe Premiere, AutoCAD, Cinema 4D, TouchDesigner

URL: https://vimeo.com/923975772

Work Title: Moutai Immersive Interactive Experience

Award: Special Judging Award in Screen-based Visual Communication Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Lu Ying-Ying, Sun Ou, Zhang Wang, Lu Ying-Ying, Wang Chen-Hao, Song Ruoxing, Hu Zhi-Guang (Professional)

Institution: Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)

Technology: 3D Studio Max, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, TouchDesigner, Unity

URL: https://vimeo.com/923982690

Special Judging Award in Emerging Media Design

ZIZZ App - Product Design by Heidy Mendez (Student)

Work Title: ZIZZ App - Product Design

Award: Special Judging Award in Emerging Media Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Heidy Mendez (Student)

Instructor: Ping Xu

Institution: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD

URL: https://www.behance.net/gallery/170174949/ZIZZ-UIUX-Kit

URL: https://bit.ly/3WtVyxp

Realm of the Spirit - Mindful Visualization 360VR by Zhu Guan-Da, Rèn Hóngwei (Professional)

Work Title: Realm of the Spirit - Mindful Visualization 360VR

Award: Special Judging Award in Emerging Media Design (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Zhu Guan-Da, Rèn Hóngwei (Professional)

Institution: SiChuan Fine Arts Institute, China (SCFAI)

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Blender, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine, Zbrush

URL: https://vimeo.com/924221498

URL: https://vimeo.com/924220863

Special Judging Award in Generative AI

Oriental Fairyland by Ma Xiao-Xu, Song Duo (Professional)

Work Title: Oriental Fairyland

Award: Special Judging Award in Generative AI (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Ma Xiao-Xu, Song Duo (Professional)

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: Adobe Photoshop, Stable Diffusion

The Life Emergence in Action by Li Yu-Chén (Student)

Work Title: The Life Emergence in Action

Award: Special Judging Award in Generative AI (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Li Yu-Chén (Student)

Instructor: Shu Xiao, Wen Hào-Rán, Xiao Hàn-Fei

Technology: Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Discord, Midjourney, Runway

URL: https://vimeo.com/923971218

Best of Show

“Women Helps Others” Infographic Poster by Liu Zhe-Min (Student)

Work Title: “Women Helps Others” Infographic Poster

Award: Best of Show (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Liu Zhe-Min (Student)

Institution: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Figma

Realm of the Spirits • Nine-Colored Deer by Rèn Hóngwei, Tang Zhen (Professional)

Work Title: Realm of the Spirits • Nine-Colored Deer

Award: Best of Show (Juried Exhibition)

Winner: Rèn Hóngwei, Tang Zhen (Professional)

Institution: SiChuan Fine Arts Institute, China (SCFAI)

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine

URL: https://vimeo.com/924230844

URL: https://vimeo.com/924227359

Design Competition Winning Artwork

Grand Award

Code For Better by Lu Ying-Ying (Professional)

Work Title: Code For Better

Award: Grand Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Lu Ying-Ying (Professional)

Institution: Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/923982051

URL: https://developersummit.googlecnapps.cn/intl/en_cn/

Technology: 3D Studio Max, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Cinema 4D

Vientiane's Rom by Guo Yong-Run, Liu Bo-Liang (Student)

Work Title: Vientiane's Rom

Award: Grand Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Guo Yong-Run, Liu Bo-Liang (Student)

Instructor: Zhao Lu, Huang Lin, Chen Jia-Yang

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/924198479

URL: https://vimeo.com/924197966

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Cinema 4D

Special Judging Award for Excellence in Design Foundation

Art Bash Expressive Typography Poster by Jack Hoac (Student)

Work Title: Art Bash Expressive Typography Poster

Award: Special Judging Award in Design Foundation (Design Competition)

Winner: Jack Hoac (Student)

Instructor: Mark Stammers

Institution: School of The Art institute of Chicago (SAIC)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator

Special Judging Award in Marketing Graphic Design

Origins of Thought · Vision by Zhao Bin-Tao, Luan Hai-Yang, Guo Shu-Hong (Student)

Work Title: Origins of Thought · Vision

Award: Special Judging Award in Marketing Graphic Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Zhao Bin-Tao, Luan Hai-Yang, Guo Shu-Hong (Student)

Instructor: Guo Sen, Tong Jia-Ni

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/924185973

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, TouchDesigner

Gold Award

Work Title: Good Day Bad Day - Experimental Typography Poster

Award: Gold Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Tore Terrasi (Professional)

Institution: The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator

Environmental Signage by Robert Grame (Professional)

Work Title: Environmental Signage

Award: Gold Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Robert Grame (Professional)

Institution: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator

Work Title: BuFan - Data Visualization of Contemporary Chinese Textile Industry

Award: Gold Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Bi Zhuo Yi, Tao Yi-Ran, Song Zi-Meng (Student)

Instructor: Zhao Lu, Liu Fang, Bi Zhou-Yi

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Echarts, Excel

Work Title: Nutria

Award: Gold Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Morgan Braeckman (Student)

Instructor: Pieter Samyn, Matto Deseijn

Institution: LUCA School of Arts - Belgium (LUCA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/923958713

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate

Work Title: Moutai Immersive Interactive Experience

Award: Gold Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Lu Ying-Ying, Sun Ou, Zhang Wang, Lu Ying-Ying, Wang Chen-Hao, Song Ruoxing, Hu Zhi-Guang (Professional)

Institution: Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/923982690

Technology: 3D Studio Max, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, TouchDesigner, Unity

Silver Award

Asian Heritage Celebration Poster by Zenas Seiji Ikeda (Professional)

Work Title: Asian Heritage Celebration Poster

Award: Silver Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Zenas Seiji Ikeda (Professional)

Institution: University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMN)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator

DOOF App - UI/UX Design by Jose Cansdales (Student)

Work Title: DOOF App - UI/UX Design

Award: Silver Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Jose Cansdales (Student)

Instructor: Ping Xu

Institution: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

URL: https://www.behance.net/gallery/153995265/DOOF-Branding-Campaign

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD

Book Design - Basic Principles of Visual Communication by Albert Young Choi (Professional)

Work Title: Book Design - Basic Principles of Visual Communication

Award: Silver Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Albert Young Choi (Professional)

Institution: Hanyang University - Korea (HYU)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop

Cadáver Exquisito by Sebastián Puente Aburto, Natalia Reyna Hernández, Elineth Aguilera Cámara, Camila Santiago González, Bertín López Ávalos, Mónica Jiménez Aranda, Valeria Caballero Ochoa, Liliana González De la Rosa (Student)

Work Title: Cadáver Exquisito

Award: Silver Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Sebastián Puente Aburto, Natalia Reyna Hernández, Elineth Aguilera Cámara, Camila Santiago González, Bertín López Ávalos, Mónica Jiménez Aranda, Valeria Caballero Ochoa, Liliana González De la Rosa (Student)

Instructor: Arturo Cordova Espinosa

Institution: University of the Americas of Puebla - Mexico (UDLAP)

URL: https://vimeo.com/923940410

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Adobe Premiere

Shengjing Beast Spectrum by Liu Si-Yu (Student)

Work Title: Shengjing Beast Spectrum

Award: Silver Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Liu Si-Yu (Student)

Instructor: Zhao Lu, Feng Tao

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/923991943

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate

Work Title: Silicon Based Cloud

Award: Silver Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Wu Yi-Nan, Qian Kun, Fan Xiao-Bing (Professional)

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/924171468

Technology: TouchDesigner

Work Title: Mosasaur's Killing Fields

Award: Silver Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Teng Poshu (Professional)

Institution: Ming Chuan University, Taiwan (MCU)

URL: https://vimeo.com/924200410

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Maya

Bronze Award

Coding Workshop Poster by Mark Stammers (Professional)

Work Title: Coding Workshop Poster

Award: Bronze Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Mark Stammers (Professional)

Institution: School of The Art institute of Chicago (SAIC)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator

La imagen y lo virtual by Héctor Poce deLeón (Student)

Work Title: La imagen y lo virtual

Award: Bronze Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Héctor Poce deLeón (Student)

Institution: Autonomus University of the State of Morelos - Mexico (UAEM)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Type Design and Typography Poster by Tore Terrasi (Professional)

Work Title: Type Design and Typography Poster

Award: Bronze Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Tore Terrasi (Professional)

Institution: The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator

Google ESL TVC by Tim Carvalho (Professional)

Work Title: Google ESL TVC

Award: Bronze Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Tim Carvalho (Professional)

Institution: The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/923945163

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere

Work Title: Wired Echoes

Award: Bronze Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Kenan Van Looveren (Student)

Instructor: Thomas De Brabanter

Institution: LUCA School of Arts - Belgium (LUCA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/923961888

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Cinema 4D

Shenyang Palace Museum Collection Treasures by Wáng Shu-Ruì (Student)

Work Title: Shenyang Palace Museum Collection Treasures

Award: Bronze Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Wáng Shu-Ruì (Student)

Instructor: Feng Tao, Liu Fang

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/924144737

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Adobe Illustrator, Cinema 4D

Zipped Couture: Transforming Vintage Garments into Iconic Art Pieces by Heish Yun-Yu, Heish Hung-Chih (Graduate Student)

Work Title: Zipped Couture: Transforming Vintage Garments into Iconic Art Pieces

Award: Bronze Award (Design Competition)

Winner: Heish Yun-Yu, Heish Hung-Chih (Graduate Student)

Instructor: Lin Yu-Hsuan

Institution: National Taiwan University of Arts (NTUA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/924201877

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere

Honorable Mention for Design Foundation in Illustration

Personal Identity Illustration Set by Gisselle Dominquez (Student)

Work Title: Personal Identity Illustration Set

Award: Honorable Mention for Design Foundation in Illustration (Design Competition)

Winner: Gisselle Dominquez (Student)

Institution: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)

Technology: Mixed Media

Honorable Mention for Design Foundation in Typography

From Elisabeth To Queen by Jutta Vandenbussche (Student)

Work Title: From Elisabeth To Queen

Award: Honorable Mention for Design Foundation in Typography (Design Competition)

Winner: Jutta Vandenbussche (Student)

Instructor: Saskia Wierinck, Kris Demey, Bruce Vansteenwinkel

Institution: LUCA School of Arts - Belgium (LUCA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Twenty-Four Solar Terms: Endless Vitality by Shi Wanyì (Student)

Work Title: Twenty-Four Solar Terms: Endless Vitality

Award: Honorable Mention for Design Foundation in Typography (Design Competition)

Winner: Shi Wanyì (Student)

Instructor: Wan Xiao-Ou

Institution: Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/923981097

Technology: Adobe Animate

Honorable Mention for Design Foundation in Publication

Brochure Design Portfolio by Laura Menchaca (Student)

Work Title: Brochure Design Portfolio

Award: Honorable Mention for Design Foundation in Publication (Design Competition)

Winner: Laura Menchaca (Student)

Instructor: Erika Balogh

Institution: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

Technology: Adobe InDesign

Honorable Mention in Illustration

Work Title: Modern Maya

Award: Honorable Mention in Illustration (Design Competition)

Winner: Yanina Blanco (Student)

Instructor: Gladys Chow

Institution: The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator

Work Title: Samburu, I’m Back

Award: Honorable Mention in Illustration (Design Competition)

Winner: Zhou Qin-Ning (Graduate Student)

Instructor: Li Rong

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Looking for Bamboo and Building a Forest by Lin Lin, Ma Yi-Fan, Ge Xin-Zhuo (Student)

Work Title: Looking for Bamboo and Building a Forest

Award: Honorable Mention in Illustration (Design Competition)

Winner: Lin Lin, Ma Yi-Fan, Ge Xin-Zhuo (Student)

Instructor: Liu Ya-Xuan, Bai Xin-Lei

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Life Like Blooming Flowers - Folk Patterns and Accessories by Wang Tian-Fu, Yang Sen, Luo Nayun, Tan Xiao-Yu, Hu You, Xue Si-Yang (Student)

Work Title: Life Like Blooming Flowers - Folk Patterns and Accessories

Award: Honorable Mention in Illustration (Design Competition)

Winner: Wang Tian-Fu, Yang Sen, Luo Nayun, Tan Xiao-Yu, Hu You, Xue Si-Yang (Student)

Instructor: Liu Ya-Xuan, Bai Xin-Lei

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Empty Room - Digital Illustration by Li Chien-Yi (Student)

Work Title: Empty Room - Digital Illustration

Award: Honorable Mention in Illustration (Design Competition)

Winner: Li Chien-Yi (Student)

Instructor: Chang Fei-Man

Institution: National Taiwan University of Arts (NTUA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Honorable Mention in Typography

Architecture Lecture Series Poster by Liz Mathews (Student)

Work Title: Architecture Lecture Series Poster

Award: Honorable Mention in Typography (Design Competition)

Winner: Liz Mathews (Student)

Instructor: Mark Stammers

Institution: School of The Art institute of Chicago (SAIC)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator

Ferie Branding Posters by Arely Suarez (Student)

Work Title: Ferie Branding Posters

Award: Honorable Mention in Typography (Design Competition)

Winner: Arely Suarez (Student)

Instructor: Ping Xu

Institution: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

URL: https://www.behance.net/gallery/143294495/Ferie-Branding-Campaign

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Touching on the Beauty of Stones – Expressive Typography by Gao Liwen, Zheng Jia-Qiang, Li Chang-Jun (Student)

Work Title: Touching on the Beauty of Stones – Expressive Typography

Award: Honorable Mention in Typography (Design Competition)

Winner: Gao Liwen, Zheng Jia-Qiang, Li Chang-Jun (Student)

Instructor: Liu Ya-Xuan, Bai Xin-Lei

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, TouchDesigner

A Kinetic Typographic Representation of Language in All of Its’ Forms by Jason Guerrero (Student)

Work Title: A Kinetic Typographic Representation of Language in All of Its’ Forms

Award: Honorable Mention in Typography (Design Competition)

Winner: Jason Guerrero (Student)

Instructor: Kimberly Elliott

Institution: The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/923948527

Technology: Adobe After Effects

Observe the Order of Daoism by Ma Ru-Long (Graduate Student)

Work Title: Observe the Order of Daoism

Award: Honorable Mention in Typography (Design Competition)

Winner: Ma Ru-Long (Graduate Student)

Instructor: Zhao Lu, Zhang Yang

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/923991268

Technology: Adobe Animate, Adobe Illustrator

Honorable Mention in Marketing Graphic Design

Kreme Branding Campaign by Gabriela Rosales (Student)

Work Title: Kreme Branding Campaign

Award: Honorable Mention in Marketing Graphic Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Gabriela Rosales (Student)

Instructor: Ping Xu

Institution: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

URL: https://www.behance.net/gallery/148987733/Kreme-Brand-Campaign

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

AD World Collateral Campaign by Yamilex Cantu (Student)

Work Title: AD World Collateral Campaign

Award: Honorable Mention in Marketing Graphic Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Yamilex Cantu (Student)

Instructor: Ping Xu

Institution: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

URL: https://www.behance.net/gallery/145761733/AD-World-Collateral-Campaign

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

“Solara” Craft Beverage Packaging Design by Sogol Saghatchi (Student)

Work Title: “Solara” Craft Beverage Packaging Design

Award: Honorable Mention in Marketing Graphic Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Sogol Saghatchi (Student)

Institution: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)

Technology: Adobe Dimension, Adobe Photoshop

Honorable Mention in Interactive and Emerging Media Design

Floristry Web Design by Hyun Jee Kim (Student)

Work Title: Floristry Web Design

Award: Honorable Mention in Interactive and Emerging Media Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Hyun Jee Kim (Student)

Instructor: Ting Wang-Hedges

Institution: Oklahoma State University (OSU)

URL: http://bit.ly/3Knj3Rv

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD

Synesthesia Web Design by Ali Isbell (Student)

Work Title: Synesthesia Web Design

Award: Honorable Mention in Interactive and Emerging Media Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Ali Isbell (Student)

Instructor: Ting Wang-Hedges

Institution: Oklahoma State University (OSU)

URL: bit.ly/4c36TJv

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD

GLARE Hair Dye UI UX Design by Juan Sarmiento (Student)

Work Title: GLARE Hair Dye UI UX Design

Award: Honorable Mention in Interactive and Emerging Media Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Juan Sarmiento (Student)

Instructor: Ping Xu

Institution: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

URL: https://www.behance.net/gallery/170176429/GLARE-Hair-Dye-UIUX-Design

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD

Swagbag Product Design by Noemi Garcia (Student)

Work Title: Swagbag Product Design

Award: Honorable Mention in Interactive and Emerging Media Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Noemi Garcia (Student)

Instructor: Ping Xu

Institution: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

URL: https://www.behance.net/gallery/159130703/swagbag

URL: https://bit.ly/3SHB7cC

Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Figma

Integrated Wishing Well by Liu Ren (Student)

Work Title: Integrated Wishing Well

Award: Honorable Mention in Interactive and Emerging Media Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Liu Ren (Student)

Instructor: Miao Xiao-Chun, Yao Lu

Institution: Central Academy of Fine Arts - China (CAFA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/924469172

Technology: Photography, Photopolymer Resin 3D Printing

Eastern Spirit Beast by Ma Xiao-Xu, Song Duo (Professional)

Work Title: Eastern Spirit Beast

Award: Honorable Mention in Interactive and Emerging Media Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Ma Xiao-Xu, Song Duo (Professional)

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

Technology: Adobe Photoshop, Stable Diffusion

Good Luck and Happiness to You by Sun Shi-Han (Student)

Work Title: Good Luck and Happiness to You

Award: Honorable Mention in Interactive and Emerging Media Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Sun Shi-Han (Student)

Instructor: Zhang Yang

Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts - China (LAFA)

URL: https://vimeo.com/924142785

Technology: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate

Honorable Mention in Visual Communication Design

Juneteenth Event Poster by Terresa Moses (Professional)

Work Title: Juneteenth Event Poster

Award: Honorable Mention in Visual Communication Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Terresa Moses (Professional)

Institution: University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMN)

Technology: Adobe Illustrator

Work Title: Oblivion

Award: Honorable Mention in Visual Communication Design (Design Competition)

Winner: Huang Szu-Yu (Professional)

Institution: Ming Chuan University, Taiwan (MCU)

URL: https://vimeo.com/924746813

Technology: Adobe After Effects

Cross Connections 2024 International Exhibition and Competition of Visual Communication Design and Emerging Media Design