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We began 2025 with a clear goal: to “Join” forces! This is more than just a word; it is our guiding principle. We aim to establish the most supportive and comprehensive network for communication design educators and practitioners worldwide. This network will serve as a foundation for collaboration on projects, encouragement of each other’s work, and fostering shared growth and discovery. We look forward to what we can create together when we all join in!
Our mission emphasizes the transformative power of support in fostering creativity, intellectual inquiry, and cultural engagement. We offer a variety of events and forums that create an inclusive environment, celebrate diversity, and promote the exchange of ideas. These platforms facilitate research sharing, recognize excellence, and ensure our community respects and supports both emerging and established creative individuals.
Our commitment to support goes beyond simply providing resources. It also includes respecting our members’ personal and cultural aspects. By celebrating individual achievements, we transform potential barriers into opportunities for creativity and engagement. With “join” as our guiding principle for 2025, we encourage both our members and the global community to embrace these values in all their endeavors, ultimately shaping the future of design education and practice worldwide.rt” as its central theme, we seek to inspire its members and the global community to embody this principle in all endeavors, ultimately shaping the future of design education and practice worldwide.
CONTENTS
003 INTRODUCTION
006 ABOUT UDA
008 2025 UDA SCHEDULE
010 UDA MEMBERS DIRECTORY
013 UDA MEMBERSHIPS AND BENEFITS CHART
014 NEW MEMBERS
OUR DISCIPLINE NOW
022 INTRODUCTION
024 ZHIYONG ZHAO
028 JORGE PEREIRA
032 SARAH MEYER
036 XUPENG YAO
040 ALBERT CHOI
UDA MEDALLIONS
044 INTRODUCTION
046 DENISE BURT
INT’L DESIGN COMPETITION
SIGNS, SYSTEMS, AND LETTERFORM MARKS
058 HONORARY JURORS
060 AWARDS TO DESIGNERS
068 AWARDS TO STUDENTS
INT’L DESIGN COMPETITION
POSTER DESIGN
092 HONORARY JURORS
094 COMMERCIAL POSTERS
107 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS POSTERS
124 EXPERIMENTAL POSTERS
136 AWARDS TO STUDENTS
INT’L DESIGN COMPETITION
IDEA DESIGN
170 HONORARY JURORS
172 AWARDS TO DESIGNERS
178 AWARDS TO STUDENTS
UDA WEBINARS
184 INTRODUCTION
186 VOL 1. DENISE BURT (DENMARK)
188 VOL 2. RICARDO PHILIPPE DANTAS (PORTUGAL)
190 VOL 3. JOY WU (CHINA)
192 VOL 4. BRANDON HICKS (USA)
UDA SHOWCASE
194 INTRODUCTION
196 SHOWCASE
202 CREDIT
Credit
Creative Direction by Albert Young Choi
