Students of Gwangju University Visual Communication Design Major Win Numerous Awards at International Competitions

From the left, works by Gwangju University students Kim Harang and Park Mir / Provided by Gwangju University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Students majoring in Visual Media Design at Gwangju University (President Kim Dongjin) have been honored with numerous awards at the '2022 Blue Awards International Competition.'

According to Gwangju University on the 16th, in this competition, Kim Harang (4th year) and Park Mireu (4th year), who submitted works titled 'Microfiber Marine Pollution' and 'Melting Glaciers' respectively in the public service advertisement poster category, each received the bronze prize.

Additionally, Jo Hyojung (4th year) won an award in the public service advertisement poster category for the work 'Stop the War for the Children,' while Lee Sion (4th year) and Jung Sihoon (4th year) received special selections in the brand advertisement poster and typography poster categories, respectively. Along with these, ten works submitted by students including Noh Hyoseung (4th year) were awarded honorable mentions.

Kang Cheolgu, head of the Convergence Design Department at Gwangju University, said, "Our students' passion and efforts have yielded excellent results," adding, "We will actively support them to achieve outstanding results in even more competitions."

Meanwhile, the Blue Awards Design International Competition, hosted by the Korea Product Culture Design Association, is held annually to encourage domestic and international designers, including graduate and undergraduate students, to create creative and convergent design values demanded by future society.

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