Hyena Nam Wins Grand Award at 2024 International Idea Design Competition

December 4, 2024

Hyena Nam, Assistant Professor of Art and Design at Grand View University, was awarded the Grand Award (1st place) at the 2024 United Designs Alliance (UDA) International Idea Design Competition for her design research project, Enhancing User Experience in Planning Busan Tourism.

The UDA competition invites designers from around the world to develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges, including sustainability, accessibility, and the integration of technology. The competition seeks to transform complex problems into meaningful, impactful solutions that benefit society.

Professor Nam expressed her pride in receiving this international recognition for her work and hopes it serves as an inspiration for her students to approach real-world challenges with creativity and innovative thinking.