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Meet the 2024 winners.
Let’s celebrate game-changing student projects with the Digital Edge Awards by Adobe. Find out who took their college projects to the next level using Adobe Creative Cloud tools in 2024. Whatever you’re studying, digital skills can make you and your coursework stand out.
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The Digital Edge Awards winners.
With hundreds of entries from a wide range of subject areas, our judges saw best-in-class examples of digital skills from all over the country. Find out who had the digital edge in 2024.
WINNER – ART & DESIGN
Arunima W. & Shruti J.
California College of the Arts
Soul is a speculative design concept for a smart, personalized wallpaper that seamlessly integrates into future smart homes.
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WINNER – STEM
Debasmita B.
University of Central Florida
Quanticle is an animated video that simplifies the complex concepts of Quantum Optics for everyone.
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DIGITAL EDGE STANDOUT PRIZE
Amber X. & Ximing L.
University of Pennsylvania
PetSteps is a mobile app that seamlessly combines physical activity with AI and augmented reality.
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CREATIVE CAMPUS PRIZE WINNER
Madi W.
University of Nebraska
Live Bait provides a user-friendly guide to navigating responsibilities and expectations in the world of graphic design.
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PRODUCT PRIZE WINNER – FIREFLY
Arunima W. & Shruti J.
California College of the Arts
Soul is a speculative design concept for a smart wallpaper.
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PRODUCT PRIZE WINNER – ILLUSTRATOR
Alexis P.
Academy of Art University
Iyagi is a unique language tool that uses AI technology to bridge linguistic gaps.
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PRODUCT PRIZE WINNER – PREMIERE PRO
Brett P.
Western Kentucky University
Brett tells the story of a stroke survivor who once enjoyed a dynamic lifestyle.
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Give your coursework the digital edge.
Every year the Digital Edge Awards celebrate excellence in digital skills. Whether you’ve created a poster in Adobe Express, designed graphics in Photoshop, or explored generative AI in Firefly, we want to see how you’re using Adobe Creative Cloud to elevate your work.
Stay tuned for our 2025 submission phase or browse through this year’s winning projects.
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Meet previous award winners.
DIGITAL EDGE AWARD WINNER
Sammy R. | Graphic Communication & Illustration
Sammy’s project addresses the under-representation of woman in esports through community tournaments and empowerment. Existing female and non-binary pro players act as team captains, leading mixed-gender teams of young gamers. This initiative aims to provide stronger role models and encourage respectful competition. ATRIX also serves as an online platform for a harassment-free gaming community.
DIGITAL EDGE AWARD WINNER
Ashok T. & Nabhya P. | Interaction Design
Ashok and Nabhya’s project is a generative music streaming platform developed during their first semester at California College of the Arts. The platform uses neural activity and AI to create personalized soundtracks that enhance life experiences and help users achieve their goals.
DIGITAL EDGE AWARD WINNER
Alfie M. | Design Engineering
Alfie’s project is a wearable biodegradable hydrogel patch that raises awareness of air quality. It features a bacterial-based biosensor and Bluetooth connectivity to detect and alert users to high pollution areas. Alfie used Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to design this practical solution, offering a polished and impactful response to the pressing environmental problem.
DIGITAL EDGE AWARD WINNER
Crizio S. | Digital Marketing
Crizio’s project was created for an Advertising and Promotion class. The assignment involved developing an ad campaign for a patented and unconventional product idea. Using Adobe Illustrator, Crizio brought the product and ad campaign to life, transforming the original patent illustration into a professional rendering of a smartwatch for dogs. The campaign included video ad storyboards, magazine ads, rectangular banner ads, and leaderboard banner ads.
DIGITAL EDGE AWARD WINNER
Keshawna F. | Occupational Therapy
Keshawna’s project is a reflection on her experience as a step-parent. Through a video presentation, she explores the emotional vulnerability, advocacy, and self-actualization that come with fulfilling this role. Keshawna incorporates a “call to action” strategy, empowering viewers by sharing five key takeaways. The video concludes with a heartfelt dedication to her stepdaughter.
DIGITAL EDGE AWARD WINNER
Partheepan J. | Digital Marketing
Partheepan created a digital marketing project for Teesside University Football Academy. His strategy aimed to raise awareness and attract local students through a trial session led by a Middlesbrough Football Club player. The “DreamToPlay Contest” encouraged student participation with social media voting and incentives.
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Digital literacy is the ability to use digital tools to solve problems, create innovative projects, and enhance communications. These are skills every new graduate needs in order to show employers that they’re prepared for the workplace.
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Showing how you can communicate complex ideas in a simple, creative, and impactful way can help you stand out.
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Employers are looking for creative problem-solving and the ability to collaborate effectively, so make sure you’ve got these skills.
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Meet the judges.
Learn more about Eric Cornish.
Dr. Eric Cornish, a Professor at Miami Dade College, brings over 20 years of expertise in graphic design, motion graphics, and animation. With a BFA in Graphic Design, an MFA in Computer Animation, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, his influence extends globally, impacting design education and industry trends. As an esteemed Adobe Education Leader, Dr. Cornish actively shapes student experiences, spearheading initiatives like the annual D3 Art & Design Conference and the Digital Design Den (D3) lab space. He also leads students on design-focused cultural immersion programs worldwide, showcasing his dedication to education and design innovation.
Learn more about Shauna Chung.
Shauna Chung, PhD, is an educator at the New York City College of Technology, CUNY, where she teaches courses that integrate digital learning technologies around professional and technical communication. Throughout her career, she has been on the front lines of incorporating digital fluency into course curriculum for both undergraduate and graduate students. Her scholarship examines the use of digital applications and social media for civic engagement and empathy-building. As an Adobe Digital Literacy Thought Leader since 2019, she has facilitated conversations, given workshops, and created training resources that inspire student creativity and success in higher education and beyond.
Learn more about Drucilla Burell.
Drucilla Burrell is a London-based Creative Director and photographer working with the Adobe EMEA Studio. Her photographic practice is rooted in the study of Classical techniques and their implementation and dissemination via digital technology. Her most recent commission for The National Gallery London playfully re-imagining the power dynamics presented in traditional portraiture using contemporary digital methods.
Learn more about Todd Taylor.
Todd Taylor, PhD, is an Adobe Pedagogical Evangelist and English Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research, teaching, and curricular leadership examine how literacy continues to evolve in response to digital, network, and information technologies. He is an award-winning scholar and teacher, and he has published widely on writing, communication, and digital literacy.
Congrats to all 2024 Digital Edge Awards winners.
Stay tuned for an all new submission phase in 2025.
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