Sky-High IQ – Youth Graphic Design as the Identity of Nakhon Phanom
Young designers from Thai universities created graphic designs reflecting Nakhon Phanom's community identity in a competition showcasing the Contemporary Art and Culture Office's project to boost local development through visual design.
The Contemporary Art and Culture Office has leveraged youth graphic design to help develop communities in Nakhon Phanom province. Recently, at the Old Governor's Mansion Museum in Mueang Nakhon Phanom district, Nakhon Phanom province, Kaset Kamneod Phet, director of the Contemporary Art and Culture Office (SCAO), announced that SCAO is implementing the New Generation Designer Development Project for the 2569 fiscal year (Chonchang Graphic, Year 11).
Grand Prize Winner
The office selected 5 finalist teams that presented graphic design work based on field research and data collection from important sites and communities in Nakhon Phanom province to create graphic designs reflecting community identity. All 5 teams received prize money and certificates of honor from SCAO.
First Runner-Up
The grand prize winners are Team Harsa from Silpakorn University, Ms. Alina Saisuk, and Mr. Jiraphut Laksaen. First runner-up is Team Wanyen from Rajabhat Bansomdet Chaopraya University, Ms. Phappim Prabuchagang, and Ms. Chanyathida Waicharoen. Second runner-up is Team Patahkanchlai from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi North, Ms. Jitsupa Surawut, and Ms. Nongnaphat Treesurpon.
Two merit award recipients include Team Baby G from Chulalongkorn University, Ms. Emilie Peier and Ms. Chayya Palkavong, and Team Pungklom from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Ms. Araya Wongtongchoosakul and Ms. Kanchonanya Prompriechadhanakul. The SCAO will forward the youth's work to various communities for practical community development applications.
The New Generation Designer Development Project for the 2569 fiscal year, or Chonchang Graphic Year 11, aims to develop graphic design skills for new generation designers, foster broader design expertise and experience, transmit knowledge and inspiration for community-focused graphic design, create learning between designers and communities, and produce practical design work reflecting each community's unique identity.
For more information and to watch Chonchang Graphic Year 11, visit the Facebook page Chonchang.therealgraphic and the Contemporary Art and Culture Office page.
