Winning Artworks to be Exhibited Internationally
The HONOR Talents Global Design Awards 2024 are now open for submissions, inviting young creative talents to explore the fusion of technology and art. With the theme “Inspire the Future,” HONOR Malaysia calls on local university and college students to participate. Winners will not only take home cash prizes but also have their artwork featured in HONOR products and international exhibitions.
Collaboration with Local Institutions
HONOR Malaysia is partnering with ATEC College, Era Technology Communication Art & Design, Multimedia University (MMU), Taylor’s University, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). This collaboration aims to empower students to represent Malaysia and showcase their innovative artistic styles on the world stage.
Prizes and Benefits
Participants can submit their artworks to the HONOR Talents Global Design Awards official website by 30 September 2024. Over RM547,000 in cash prizes and RM74,000 worth of HONOR’s latest smartphones, tablets, and wearables are up for grabs. Winners will be chosen by a panel of world-renowned photographers and industry professionals.
Additional benefits for winners include:
- Employment opportunities
- Work implementation in HONOR products and exhibitions
- Expedited certification through the Developer Fast Track program
- Exclusive invitation to the Art and Tech Tour in China
The newly introduced Art and Tech China Tour offers winners a visit to HONOR’s headquarters and partner universities, providing valuable insights from fellow artists and industry experts.
Competition Categories and Tracks
The HONOR Talents Global Design Awards 2024 include two main categories: Visual Communication Design and Art and Technology. These categories are divided into six tracks: Themes, Magic Lock Screen, Standby, Watches, Accessories, and Art and Technology. The Magic Lock Screen and Standby tracks focus on new features within HONOR’s latest operating system, MagicOS 8.0, allowing students to showcase their creativity and deliver a personalized, visually stunning smart experience.
Awards and Recognition
The competition offers a total of 93 awards, including:
- Global 1st Place
- Winners and runners-up in each track
- Best New Talent Award
- Judges’ Choice Award
- AIGC Innovation Award
- Best Interactive Participation Award
Showcase at the UN Headquarters
In 2023, six Malaysian artworks received international recognition, with some displayed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Since its inception in 2020, the HONOR Talents Global Design Awards have received over 25,000 submissions from more than 40 markets and 240 universities worldwide, establishing itself as a prestigious platform for young talents.
As the awards enter their fifth year, they continue to promote the convergence of art and technology. HONOR collaborates with talented designers to infuse cutting-edge artistic concepts into its products, reinforcing its reputation as an industry trailblazer.
Winners of the HONOR Talents Global Design Awards 2024 will be announced in November 2024. For more information, please visit the official competition website.