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JURY

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The preliminary and final juries consist of approximately 70% international judges and 30% Taiwanese judges, ensuring professionalism and diversity in the evaluation process.

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José Martinez Silva

  • (1996–Present) CEO, Founder and Lead Architect of ATELIER CENTRAL (AC), designing a diverse range of projects from private homes to urban designe
  • (1990–1991) Collaborated with Portuguese architects João Luís Carrilho da Graça and Gonçalo Byrne
  • Elected Secretary of the General Assembly of the Portuguese Order of Architects
  • Frequently invited as a guest speaker at conferences, seminars, masterclasses, and lectures, and serves as jury member in architectural competitions
  • Extensive expertise in Brand Design, with over 30 years of experience in the automotive sector, consulting for brands such as BMW Group, AUDI, Volkswagen, Opel, and Citroën

Portugal

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Hossin Farmani

  • (2016–2017) Responding to the European Parliament launched the European Product Design Awards and co-founded the Architectural Masterprize Awards promoting architectural and interior design innovation
  • (2007) Founded the International Design Awards and London Creative Awards to support and honor outstanding creative talent worldwide
  • (2004) Launched the Lucie Awards and International Photography Awards IPA known as the Oscars of Photography
  • (1995) Established early internet service provider ARTNET.NET, featured in major media including the New York Times
  • (1985) Founded Farmani Group based in Los Angeles California Initially focused on publishing with Vue Magazine and FotoFolio gaining recognition as Creative Director and Publisher

United States of America

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Caroline Yang

  • (2013) Founder & Creative Director, A good thing +
  • (est. 2013) Founder of A good thing +
  • Parsons New School – Design Concept Certificate

Taiwan

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Chia-Chi Kuo

  • (2021) Reddot Design Award – Best of the Best
  • (2022) Novum Design Award – Gold
  • (2023) German Design Award – Winner
  • (2024) New York Design Award – Silver
  • Founder of CREEP DESIGN

Taiwan

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Yun-Shan Chang

  • Design Director at Horizon Design
  • MA in Design and Environment, Goldsmiths, University of London

Taiwan

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Rituparna Simlai

  • Principal Studio Arth LLC, Miami
  • Harvard Alumni
  • Recipient of the ASLA FL Exceptional Emerging Professional Award
  • Design works published in leading mainstream newspapers and Architectural Journals
  • Guest Lecturer at prestigious Universities and Jury Member at International Award platforms

United States of America

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Shiny Lee

  • Creative Director at Whatever Taipei
  • Served as jury member at One Show, Cannes Lions, etc.
  • Awarded by D&AD, Spikes Asia, One Show Greater China, etc.
  • Adjunct Professor of Communications Design at Shih Chien University
  • Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology, Parsons School of Design

Taiwan

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Lee Jun Yi

  • (2012) Nanyang Technological University–DBS Koh Boon Hwee Scholars Award
  • (2010) Singapore Government IMDA Digital Media Scholar
  • Creative Director & Co-Founder, Gram Videos
  • Chief Community Builder & Founder, Cammunity
  • Creative Chapter Lead & Founder, Mentoring SG

Singapore

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Masashi Kawamura

  • Chief Creative Officer of Whatever Co.
  • Chief Creative Officer of Open Medical Lab, Inc.
  • Named as one of Creativity’s “Creative 50”
  • Named as one of Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People”
  • Winner of 100+ global awards, including Cannes Lions, Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and more

Japan

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Nevina Satta

  • European Film Academy, Berlin; Creative Migration, Los Angeles–Bangkok British Council Cultural Advisory Group, Milan–London
  • Co-chair of Governance in the Founding Steering Committee of the United
  • Nations – Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA)
  • Founding CEO and Executive Director of the Sardinia Film Commission and of NAS – New Animation in Sardinia
  • Co-Founder of the UNICEF Endorsed NGO "The Traveling Film School" and of "Fair Trade Cinema"

Italy

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Phil Ko

  • Chairman of the International Digital Entertainment Creative Association (IDEA), actively promoting international collaboration in animation, film, gaming, and AI content industries
  • Currently at Gemhorn Inc., providing creators with tailored solutions for animation production—including workstations, graphics software, storage systems, and motion capture—along with installation and technical support
  • Over 10 years of experience in animation and post-production, with extensive involvement in both 2D and 3D production pipelines
  • Skilled in bridging academia and industry, offering workflow optimization through both technical and creative perspectives
  • Worked for 7 years in online education, specializing in animated instructional media, including courseware design and educational scriptwriting

Taiwan

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Mark Stein

  • Developed and launched brands worldwide such as Shopify in Japan and Netflix in Scandinavia
  • Awarded work within Cannes Lions Webby Awards FWA One Show and D&AD
  • 20 years experience within film advertising and digital media
  • Creative Director and Executive Producer with Whatever (Tokyo NYC Taipei)

United States of America