JURY
Grand Jury Panel
Designer. Yinzhu Yao
USA / Gensler
Yinzhu Yao is a dynamic architectural designer whose expertise is shaped by a rich background spanning multiple countries and design disciplines. She holds a Master of Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis, and her experiences at renowned firms like Sou Fujimoto Atelier in Tokyo and Kengo Kuma & Associates have given her deep insights into innovative design philosophies, reinforcing her belief in blending functionality with aesthetic beauty. Now based in Washington, D.C., one of the headquarters for the global biggest architectual firm, Gensler, Yinzhu is a key member contributing to high-stakes projects that demand both creative ingenuity and technical precision.
Throughout her career, Yinzhu has earned numerous prestigious awards personally, including Gold Awards at the MUSE Design Awards and Global Future Design Awards. She has also been recognized by international competitions and prizes such as the BLT Built Design Awards, A' Design Awards, Terraviva, and Reuse Italy. These accolades highlight her commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional design and her dedication to consistently refining her craft.
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KOREA
Prof. Dr. Ken NAH
IDAS. Hongik University -
UK
Prof. Andy Law
Central Saint Martins -
INDIA
President elect. Pradyumna Vyas
World Design Organisation -
FRANCE
Vice President. Anne Asensio
Dassault Systèmes -
DENMARK
Head of Product Design. Lovorika Banovic
Flying Tiger Copenhagen -
KOREA
Prof. Euiyoung Chun
Kyonggi University -
BELGIUM
Prof. Emmanuel L.M. Wolfs
Kookmin University -
DENMARK
Prof. Barnabas Wetton
Design School Kolding -
KOREA
Prof. Sunah Kim
Kumoh National Institute of Technology -
KOREA
CCO. Architect. Kyunghoon Kim
JUNGLIM Architecture JPA -
UK
Prof. Kim Jayoung
Korea University -
CHINA HONGKONG
Director. Virginia Lung
One Plus Partnership -
ROMANIA
Art Director. Ovidiu Hrin
Synopsismedia -
KOREA
Chief Designer. Deokhee Jeong
Adaption -
CHINA
Prof. Dr. HAN Shaohua
Wuhan University of Technology -
KOREA
Director. Jeeyeon Choi
HANSSEM -
CANADA
Creative Director. Yurko Gutsulyak
Gutsulyak.Studio -
USA
Designer. Yinzhu Yao
Gensler -
USA
Design Manager. Nayoung Kim
Google -
KOREA
Director. Liz YooNa Lee
YNL DESIGN -
KOREA
Director. Joohwang Kim
lllayer -
USA
Design Lead. Minseung Song
Roblox -
KOREA
Director. Jung Sungwook
White Whale -
CHINA
Director. Zhou Wenjun
NGISED DESIGN -
CHINA
Prof. Wang Po-Hsun
City University of Macau -
PHILIPPINES
Director. Red Redrico
CREATIVE MANILA -
KOREA
Director. Hoyoung Lee
250 DESIGN -
KOREA
Director. Doyoung Kim
DESIGNSORI
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