The HONOR Talents Global Design Awards 2024 are now open, inviting young creative talents to explore the limitless fusion of technology and art. Under the theme "Inspire the Future," HONOR Malaysia is calling on university and college students to participate in this prestigious competition. Winners will not only receive cash prizes but also see their artwork featured in HONOR products and international exhibitions.
HONOR Malaysia is partnering with local institutions such as ATEC College, Era Technology Communication Art & Design, Multimedia University (MMU), Taylor’s University, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). This collaboration aims to empower students to represent Malaysia on a global stage by showcasing their most innovative artistic styles.
With over RM621,000 in total prizes, participants stand a chance to win HONOR’s latest products, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. The cash prize pool amounts to RM547,000. The winners will be selected by a judging panel of renowned photographers and industry experts.
In addition to cash prizes and HONOR products, winners will enjoy several benefits, such as employment opportunities, having their work featured in HONOR products and exhibitions, expedited certification through the Developer Fast Track program, and an exclusive invitation to the Art and Tech Tour in China.
The newly launched Art and Tech China Tour provides winners with the opportunity to visit HONOR’s headquarters, partner universities, and institutions in China. This experience will allow them to gain valuable insights from fellow artists and industry professionals, enhancing their design skills and understanding of the industry.
The HONOR Talents Global Design Awards 2024 features two main categories: Visual Communication Design and Art and Technology. These are further divided into six tracks: Themes, Magic Lock Screen, Standby, Watches, Accessories, and Art and Technology. The Magic Lock Screen and Standby tracks highlight new features in HONOR's latest operating system, MagicOS 8.0, encouraging students to unleash their creativity and deliver visually stunning, personalized smart experiences for consumers.
A total of 93 awards will be presented, including Global 1st Place, runners-up in each track, Best New Talent Award, Judges' Choice Award, AIGC Innovation Award, and Best Interactive Participation Award.
Malaysian students have already achieved international recognition, with six Malaysian artworks winning awards in the 2023 competition. Two of these winners, from UiTM and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), also participated in creating a dragon-themed artwork displayed at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York earlier this year.
Since its inception in 2020, the HONOR Talents Global Design Awards have gained acclaim as a prestigious initiative. Over the past four years, the competition has received more than 25,000 submissions from over 40 markets and 240 universities worldwide. With university students making up more than half of the participants, the awards have established themselves as a global platform for young talents to showcase their abilities.
As the competition enters its fifth year, it continues to be recognized as a leading global platform for the intersection of art and technology. By collaborating with exceptionally talented designers, HONOR aims to integrate cutting-edge artistic concepts into its technological products, reinforcing its status as an industry innovator.
Winners of the HONOR Talents Global Design Awards 2024 will be announced in November 2024. For more information about the competition, please visit the official competition website.
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