CityU student wins third prize at 2023 Cultural and Creative Design Competition for Suzhou and Macao Youth

Under the guidance of Associate Prof. Wang Yu-Ya, student Guo Runqing from the Faculty of Innovation and Design of the City University of Macau (CityU) won third prize at the 2023 Cultural and Creative Design Competition for Suzhou and Macao Youth. Furthermore, CityU was also awarded the best organization award in this year’s competition. The event was co-organized by the Jiangsu Cyberspace Administration, the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, and the Xinhua Newspaper Media Group Co., Ltd.

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Guo’s design work is a Cantonese-themed canvas bag and notebook, inspired by everyday Cantonese phrases. The main color tone of the product is a vintage dark green, which is derived from the main color of the flag of the Macao SAR and also caters to current trends. The design incorporates both Chinese and English, reflecting the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures in Macao. Through her design, Guo hopes to promote environmental protection and the diverse culture of Macao. She also aims to inspire the younger generation’s interest in Macao’s unique culture and raise public awareness towards environmental protection by combining popular elements with cultural and creative carriers.