Mokwon University Sweeps Korea Package Design Exhibition

Mokwon University announced on the 18th that students from the Department of Visual Communication Design participated in the '2024 33rd Korea Package Design Competition' and swept the awards including the Grand Prize, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

In this competition, the Grand Prize (university student category) was awarded to Taehee Jin (3rd year) for the design of the 'Handy Rubber Gloves Package.' This marks the third consecutive year that a student from Mokwon University's Department of Visual Communication Design has won the Grand Prize.

Jin Tae-hee (left) is taking a commemorative photo after receiving a certificate and prize money from an official of the Korea Package Design Exhibition. Photo by Mokwon University

Jin creatively reinterpreted the conventional, standardized rubber glove packaging design by focusing on the fingers of the rubber gloves as the core design element. Each package features character illustrations reminiscent of a chicken, parrot, and peacock, with the fingers depicted as the animals' combs or tails, harmonizing the design with the product.

Besides Jin, the Department of Visual Communication Design at Mokwon University celebrated other achievements: Hyojung Han won the Gold Prize (Crocs), Hwajin Lee received the Silver Prize (Stringo), Heechan Song earned the Bronze Prize (Walkable Kitchen Towel), and Eunchae Kim (Anikit), Yeeun Lee (Hot Rod), Eunmi Jang (Jump Rope Package), and Jinseo Woo (Power of Batteries and Exercise Intensity) each received Encouragement Awards. Additionally, Hyerin Jung (Lovely Wear) was honored with the Packaging Technology Award.

Moreover, 25 other students were recognized with Special Selections and Honorable Mentions, bringing the total number of awardees, including the Grand Prize winner, to 34.

The Department of Visual Communication Design at Mokwon University fosters design talent through practice-oriented projects and innovative education. This achievement is regarded as the result of systematic guidance from the faculty combined with the students' passion.

Heehak Lee, President of Mokwon University, stated, “The three consecutive years of Grand Prize wins by students in the Department of Visual Communication Design are a proud outcome of our practice-centered innovative education. The university will continue to support nurturing creative talents who transcend the boundaries between art and industry.”

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