Posters serve as narratives, communicating messages through visual storytelling. Originating from the 19th and 20th centuries, they stand as historical artifacts of our culture, defined by their artistic essence. In the UDA annual poster design competition, participants showcase their finest posters, ultimately preserved by UDA as enduring cultural artifacts.
The 2023 UDA Poster Competition garnered substantial global engagement, attracting entries from graphic designers and students worldwide. The competition’s categories spanned Commercial Posters tailored for clients, Experimental Posters fostering design exploration, and Environmental Awareness Posters advocating for a sustainable planet. An esteemed panel of Honorary Jurors assessed the submissions, lending their professional insights. The outcome was the identification of remarkable entries hailing from diverse regions, including the United States, Mexico, China, Korea, Taiwan, Poland, Greece, and Turkey. On June 28, 2023, UDA unveiled the winners of the 2023 International Poster Competition, a testament to the exceptional talent within our profession. I’m delighted to share that UTRGV students from my classes secured two Silver awards and one Bronze award in this competition. For further insights, please visit the following link:
http://uniteddesigns.org/poster-design-2023-awards/
http://uniteddesigns.org/jurors-2023/
UDA-SSL 2023 Jury
http://uniteddesigns.org/jurors-2023/
| Juror | Job title |
| John Coy | AIGA Medalist, CEO Coy LA, Los Angeles, USA |
| Alan Colvin | Creative Director at CUE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Joachim Muller-Lance | Creative Director at Kame Design, Germany |
| Marc Guitart | CEO & Founder, Brandcelona (Spain) and Brandlond (U.K.) |
| Martin Han | Chief of Business Officer at MOVIATION (Vonaer.com), Korea |
UDA Poster Design 2022 Awards – Professional Winners (& UTRGV Winner)
The screenshot of the UDA Poster Design 2023 Award Winners – Professional
https://www.behance.net/gallery/171804267/Digital-Cultural-Narratives-2023-Campaign
Work Title: Digital Cultural Narratives 2023 Campaign – Poster (13″ X 19″)
Graphic Design: Ping Xu
Digital Illustration: Ping Xu
Icon Design: Ping Xu
Client: UTRGV
Category: Professional – Commercial Poster
Award/Certificate: UDA Poster Design 2023 Awards – Bronze in Commercial Poster
Work Description:
DCNE-2023 campaign recruits UTRGV students for the transformative study abroad program, Digital Cultural Narratives in Europe (DCNE), offering an enticing opportunity for personal and academic growth through carefully curated visual assets.
UDA Poster Design 2023 Awards – UTRGV Student Winners
The screenshot of the UDA Poster Design 2022 Awards – Student Winners
Work Title: Haven Streetwear Branding Poster
URL: https://www.behance.net/gallery/163882987/Haven-Streetwear-Branding-Campaign
Category: Student Design
Competition: UDA Poster Design 2023 Awards (Int’l Design Competition)
Award/Certificate: Silver (Student) Award of UDA Poster Design 2023 Competition
Winner: Alma Morales
Instructor: Ping Xu
Course Project: ARTS-4334 Graphic Design II – Spring 2023
Work Title: Para Natalia Poster
URL: bit.ly/3OCIm3I
Category: Student Design
Competition: UDA Poster Design 2023 Awards (Int’l Design Competition)
Award/Certificate: Silver (Student) Award of UDA Poster Design 2022 Competition
Winner: Regina Cerna
Instructor: Ping Xu
Course Project: ARTS-3333 Print Design & Prepress – Spring 2023
Work Title: HDL Poster
URL: https://www.behance.net/gallery/146618335/How-Design-Live-2022-Collateral-Campaign
Category: Student Design
Competition: UDA Poster Design 2023 Awards (Int’l Design Competition)
Award/Certificate: Bronze (Student) Award of UDA Poster Design 2023 Competition
Winner: Lily Sanchez
Instructor: Ping Xu
Course Project: ARTS-4334 Graphic Design II – Summer II, 2022