Award for 1st Year Student
Award Sponsor: Artista
![2024 Bug Calendar and Postcards photographed from an angle](https://craft-cms-s3.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/images/entries/header-images/_openingFeaturedItem/bugs_Winner_FirstYear-1.png)
Winner: Alexa Flikkema Student RGD
Winning Project: 2024 Bug Calendar and Postcards
School: Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON; Educator Support: Ryan Spies RGD
The project is a 12-month bug calendar that combines art and science in a beautiful and educational format. Inspired by cyanotype printing and monochromatic tattoos, its blue monochromatic scheme gives it a timeless feel. Designed for convenience, the 8.5 x 5.5-inch size and perforated paper make it easy to use. The unique tear-down-the-middle layout allows pages to be repurposed as art prints or postcards. Ideal for offices, classrooms and homes, this functional monthly planner inspires people to learn about and appreciate nature.
![2024 Bug Calendar and Postcards photographed from above](https://craft-cms-s3.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/images/entries/Content%20Images/_inContentCrop/bugs_Winner_FirstYear-2.png)
Honourable Mentions
- Chumble Brand Design by Makenna Thomas Student RGD, Niagara College
- Vox Poster by Linnea Moshkovith Student RGD, Conestoga College
- The Queen's Gambit - Experimental Website by Richard Lau Student RGD, York University
- Duality: An Interpretation of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Sachin Tartamella Student RGD, George Brown College
Judges
- Eugene Artista RGD, Owner, Artista Design and Print Inc
- Jack Henry Associate RGD, Head of Design, OmniWorx Design
- Emma Hodgson Associate RGD, Teaching Assistant, York University
- Tomomi Lo RGD, Art Director & Interactive Specialist, McOuat Partnership
- Carl Shura, Professor, School of Design, George Brown College