The AMD Design Award 2023, a competition for CG and media artists, as well as creative students, has come to a close, announcing its array of winners.
This prestigious contest, advocating for sustainable development and environmental care through digital art, has concluded its most recent edition. Running from July 15 to October 15, it attracted a wide range of digital artists dedicated to crucial environmental concerns.
The submissions spanned various themes, from innovative smart city designs to zero-emission transport concepts and responsible energy use advocacy. The “Social Poster” category received the highest number of entries, indicating a strong commitment among artists to address social and environmental issues through their artwork.
This year, the competition saw a large number of entries, mainly from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, along with substantial participation from France, Spain, and Canada. Additionally, this year marked the first time that students from creative fields actively participated, with a special prize fund set aside for the best student projects.
From October 15 to October 30, an esteemed panel of jurors meticulously evaluated the submissions. The AMD Design Award’s mission is to foster the integration of artistic creativity with critical thinking, aiming to drive innovation and positive change in these times of global change. The jury for the AMD Design Award included:
· Annibale Siconolfi — An Italian artist and architect, renowned for his 3D environmental models.
· Sarper Baran — Founder of Artgrab.co and an experienced 3D artist with over six years in the field.
· Rolands Zilvinskis — London-based Freelance 3D Artist and Motion Designer, specialising in sci-fi.
· Manu VB Tintoré — A sculptor and painter delving into the future of humanity.
· Mickael Lelievre — A 3D modeling artist with a decade of experience in the industry.
· Matthew Betcher — A brand consultant with a deep focus on sustainable solutions.
· Pick Keobandith — Ph.D. in art history, specialising in art and cultural diplomacy.
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.