The AMD Design Award 2023, tailored for CG and media artists and creative students, has reached its conclusion, announcing its array of winners.
Emphasising sustainable development and environmental protection through the medium of digital art, the AMD Design Award has successfully completed its recent edition. The contest, active from July 15 to October 15, attracted a plethora of digital artists who were keen on exploring significant environmental themes.
The range of submissions spanned from innovative smart city designs to concepts for zero-emission transportation, as well as promoting responsible energy consumption. The “Social Poster” category received the most submissions, highlighting the participants’ dedication to addressing social and environmental issues through their artistic expression.
This year, the competition saw a considerable number of entries from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, with notable contributions from France, Spain, and Canada. Additionally, for the first time, students from creative disciplines actively participated, with a dedicated prize fund for the best student work.
From October 15 to October 30, the entries were assessed by a panel of respected jurors. The AMD Design Award aims to promote a combination of artistic creativity and critical thinking, contributing to innovation and positive change in an era of global transition. The jury for this year’s competition included:
· Annibale Siconolfi — Italian artist and architect, recognised for his environmental 3D modeling.
· Sarper Baran — Founder of Artgrab.co and a veteran 3D artist.
· Rolands Zilvinskis — Freelance 3D Artist and Motion Designer based in London, with a specialty in sci-fi themes.
· Manu VB Tintoré — A sculptor and painter, exploring the intersection of art and humanity’s future.
· Mickael Lelievre — A 3D modeling artist with extensive industry experience.
· Matthew Betcher — Brand consultant with a focus on sustainable solutions.
· Pick Keobandith — A Ph.D. in art history, specialising in art and cultural diplomacy for intercultural dialogue.
This year’s winners are:
City category – Recognising the outstanding achievement in designing a smarter, more efficient city infrastructure with interconnected renewable energy systems, this nomination was awarded to Thomas Chamberlain‑Keen (United Kingdom), Alberto Petronio (United Kingdom) and Nick Leung (United Kingdom).
Transport category – Applauding the visionary work dedicated to zero emissions vehicles and sustainable transportation solutions, this nomination was awarded to Loic Bramoulle (France), Axel Sauerwald (Germany) and Mike Luard (United Kingdom).
Social Poster category – Commending the creative genius behind the artwork promoting responsible energy consumption by the Citizens of the Future, this nomination was awarded to Matteo Stella (Italy), Arad Safarzadegan (Germany) and Jeanne Plounevez (France).
Best student work – Celebrating the brightest emerging talents who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and dedication in the pursuit of sustainable design, this nomination was awarded to Jannes Ennen (Germany) and Artem Krylovskiy (Canada).
The winners in each category will receive fantastic prizes that include powerful AMD products, designed to propel the advancement of creative industries. The first-place prize is a Workstation PC powered by the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 5965WX processor and Radeon™ PRO graphics card. The second-place winner will receive a Workstation PC equipped with the AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop processor and Radeon™ RX 7900 Series graphics card. The third-place prize is a ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 featuring the AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 6850U processor. The Best student work prize is a $300 Gift Card for Learn Squared that can be used to access the latest and most valuable courses offered by some of the industry’s leading artists. With these facilities, the winners will supercharge their creative abilities, reaching new horizons in their work and unlocking the potential for groundbreaking innovation.
Additionally, each winner of the contest will receive an exclusive prize: access to a Windows 11 Pro for Workstations license, further enhancing their creative capabilities.
The AMD Design Award, with a focus on environmental sustainability and innovation, embodies a critical mission to advance to a better world. By embracing the responsibility to protect our planet and encourage energy-saving measures, AMD challenges artists to imagine a world with abundant alternative energy sources and explore how we can contribute to these changes.
