Gwangju University Department of Convergence Design Wins Multiple Awards at International Competitions

Swept 20 Awards Including Excellence and Special Awards

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Gwangju University (President Kim Hyuk-jong) announced on the 25th that students majoring in Visual and Video Design in the Department of Convergence Design achieved great honors by winning numerous awards at the ‘2021 Blue Awards International Competition’.

The Blue Awards International Competition is organized by the Korea Product Culture Design Association to create creative convergence design values required by future society, targeting general designers, graduate students, and undergraduates both domestically and internationally. It is sponsored by the Korea Institute of Design Promotion and the Korea Federation of Design Organizations.

In this competition, student Lee Min-hyuk (4th year) participated in the public service advertisement poster category and won the Excellence Award with the work titled ‘Mom, why can’t I go here?’ In the brand advertisement poster category, student Choi Min-ah (4th year) received a Special Award for the work ‘Sony Camera’.

Additionally, three students including Jung Hye-in (4th year) received Honorable Mentions, and fifteen students including Kang Yoo-na (4th year) were awarded Finalists.

Ju Chi-soo, head of the Department of Convergence Design at Gwangju University, said, “We were able to achieve good results based on our students’ passion and efforts. We will prepare educational programs so that more students can participate in the future,” and added, “We will actively support our students to produce excellent results in many more competitions through this opportunity.”

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