Creative Design Awards 2024

On 6th December 2024, we came together to celebrate the remarkable creativity of emerging designers at OVOL Creative Design Awards 2024. This year, we received over 150 submissions from art students across Singapore, each inspired by the theme: “Vision of the Future.” Participants were challenged to look beyond the present and share their unique perspectives of what the future holds.

This initiative would not have been possible without the invaluable support of the participating schools, our partner Allianz Trade and all those who contributed to making this competition a success. The winning artworks will also be proudly showcased in OVOL’s 2025 calendar, bringing these inspiring visions to a wider audience throughout the year.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the lecturers & participating schools for nurturing these talented designers:

• Chevady Chang Yun Chen – School of Design and Media, Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
• David Lee Siew Bing – LASALLE College of the Arts
• Desmond Pang – School of Art, Design and Media, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
• Eeshaun Soh – School of the Arts (SOTA)
• Irwanta SALIM & Ellya Hafsah Abdullah – Institute of Technical Education College Central
• Natalie Seisser – Visual Communication, The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT, SIM)
• Rachel Lim Shi Ean – Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Singapore (NAFA UAS)
• Shawn Lim – Temasek Polytechnic, DES CMD

A Special Thanks to Our Judges:

• Yulia Saksen, Founder and Director of Creativeans
• Chan Wai Lim, Founder and Director of Trigger Design
• Andrew Loh, Founder and Director of Andrew Loh Designs

We are proud to showcase the 12 winning artworks and details on this page—each piece representing the incredible talent and imagination of Singapore’s next generation of designers.

Gold winner

Celest Yeo Jing Yi – The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Our Home: Where Coexistence Flourishes

Growing up, I have always loved watching birds in my neighbourhood. My design envisions a world where our communities can foster a rich coexistence between people, plants, and animals, making up the shape of a Mynah bird, native to Singapore.

Silver winner

Gabriel Jader Fetalvero – School of Art, Design and Media, NTU

A Cure For All

I hope for a future where every disease has a cure, and medicine is accessible to all, without barriers such as location, financial ability, or other limitations.

Bronze winner

Nurul Sakinah – Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Singapore (NAFA UAS)

Beyond The Wall

Beyond The Wall expresses humanity moving towards a better light and opportunities for the future. The spiralling words represent the walls we are coming out of and the O at the end represent the light.

Merit Winner:

Avril Ang Jing Min – School of Art, Design and Media, NTU

GREENMEAT

Many people are unaware of the environmental impact of animal agriculture, where food is easily accessible. My artwork aims to raise awareness about lab-grown meat and the path to sustainable meat production.

Merit Winner:

Lerrine Tan Jia Yee – School of Art, Design and Media, NTU

The Data Bridge of Tomorrow 

Singapore’s technology-driven growth makes us a strategic hub for cross-border data transfers. My artwork features a geometric sans serif to represent data regularity, coloured lines for connections and programming symbols.

Allianz Trade Aspire Award & Merit Winner:

Shin Hayeon – LASALLE College of the Arts

Culture Inspiring Tomorrow

Cultural activities allow us to escape life’s challenges, enhancing creativity, social connections, and mental well-being. Like flowers, these experiences enrich life, represented by circles and lines in my design.

Merit Winner:

Tan Jia Xin – The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Above The Ocean

“Above the Ocean” imagines a future shaped by climate change and rising sea levels, where humans adapt to life on water. My work depicts a floating city and highlights innovative buildings for environmental challenges.

Merit Winner:

Trixia Pearl Del Rio De Vera – Institute of Technical Education College Central

Timeless Threads, Modern Creations

“Timeless Threads, Modern Creations” blends traditional styles with modern innovations in fashion, showcasing their sustainable coexistence. My design celebrates the unique artistry of each piece as it intertwines modernity and tradition.

Merit Winner:

Kok Lexin Cherie – Institute of Technical Education College Central

Future Beats Awakening

“Resonance of Future Beats” reflects the evolution of sound and technology. Neon hues, sound waves, and lightning bolts bring the moment music awakens to life, while the vinyl design highlights the harmony between tradition and the future.

Merit Winner:

Sri Amelia Tan Wan Xuan – Institute of Technical Education College Central

Tomorrow’s Oceanic Treasures

My tagline focuses on exploration and optimism about marine conservation and discovery. It highlights the untapped potential of the oceans and the importance of protecting marine ecosystems while hinting at exciting discoveries ahead.

Merit Winner:

Lee Zhi Wei – LASALLE College of the Arts

Beyond the Horizon (Space Exploration)

Humans have the capability to continuously improve technologies to propel themselves to create spaceships or advancements that send them further into space for scientific or benefit of humanity.

Merit Winner:

Irfaan Faris Bin Khairul Anwar – LASALLE College of the Arts

Innovating Every Second

The world is progressing every day, every hour and every second. I chose a futuristic, sci-fi aesthetic for my artwork to highlight the increasing role of artificial intelligence, showcasing humanity’s capability for advancement.