Grand Jury Panel
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.
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
KOREA
Prof. Taesun Kim
Hanyang 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
RUSSIA
Director. Natalia Komarova
Alter Ego Studio
USA
Designer. Yinzhu Yao
Gensler
USA
Design Manager. Nayoung Kim
Google
KOREA
Director. Liz YooNa Lee
YNL DESIGN
USA
Design Lead. Minseung Song
Roblox
KOREA
Director. Jung Sungwook
White Whale
CHINA
Director. Zhou Wenjun
NGISED DESIGN
ITALY
Director. Michi Del Rosso
AWD Agency
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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