Designers are thinkers, makers, and problem-solvers—explorers of possibility. We pursue opportunities through various methods, materials, technology, and media, guided by purpose and function while implementing formal dexterity. What issues have you encountered that could be solved more effectively, efficiently, equitably, and harmoniously? The Idea Design Competition is a chance to present design solutions of any method, material, technology, and media, whether a singular item or a complex system, which implements design thinking in the creative process.
Winners: Designers
Awards
Project Title
Designer
Job Title
Company
Country
Gold
A Thousand Spotless Lotuses
Meng Quan Wang
Senior Product Designer
Zuoyou Furniture
China
Silver
Pre-arrival
Linh Dao
Assistant Professor
California Polytechnic State University
USA
Bronze
GOjaming Juice
Qichao An
Creative Director
Wuhan Mornice Brand Design CO., LTD
China
Winners: Students
Awards
Project Title
Student
School
Instructor
Country
Grand
Blind-friendly White Cane
Liao Shuyi
Guangdong University of Technology
Lu Dingbang
China
Gold
Moody
Kyara Valdez
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ping Xu
USA
Silver
Stacked Eyeliner
Lv Jindong
Guangdong University of Technology
Lu Dingbang
China
Silver
LOU WAI LOU Brand space innovation design
Tong Zhou & Can Hou
China Academy of Arts
N/A
China
Bronze
Pandemic workshop: Precautions and Prevention
Carina Zhang
Rhode Island School of Design
N/A
USA
Bronze
How Design Live Collateral Campaign
Lily Sanchez
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ping Xu
USA
Bronze
AD World
Yamilex Cantu
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ping Xu
USA
Copyright: The entrant will be responsible for all matters regarding the entry’s copyright. All designs will become the Collection of United Designs Alliance. The United Designs Alliance reserves the right to use all information provided by the entrants and publish, exhibit, or reproduce all designs entered for the competition.
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