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International Times Young Creative Awards 2026
Raffles University Students Recognised at the 2026 International Times Young Creative Awards
Students from the Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours) programme at Raffles University have been recognised at the 2026 International Times Young Creative Awards (金犊奖), one of the world’s leading international competitions for emerging creative talent.
Competing in the Want Want Group (Brand & Product) Advertising Design category, Raffles University students received awards across multiple tiers, reflecting both the breadth and quality of their creative work.
Award Recipients
First Prize
Stay Cool in Every Chaos
Awardee: Nur Atikah Binti Samsul Nizam
Second Prize
Growing Up Isn’t Just Us! Companionship Grows Too
(长大的，不只是我们！陪伴，也会一起长大)
Awardee: Ng Shi Ting
Third Prize
SURVIVAL MODE: ON.
Awardee: Nguyen Hoang Ngoc Anh
Excellence Awards
SURVIVAL MODE: ON. — Nguyen Hoang Ngoc Anh
When Everyday Moments Become Extreme — Nur Atikah Binti Samsul Nizam
Stay Cool in Every Chaos — Nur Atikah Binti Samsul Nizam
Childhood Companions, Endless Happiness — Ooi Ye Xin
Give Adults a Break, Let Childhood Come Alive — Teoh Rui En
The awards recognise work that combines creative thinking with strategic communication, challenging students to respond to industry-led briefs within an international competitive setting. Receiving recognition across several award categories reflects the ability of Raffles University students to translate ideas into compelling visual narratives that resonate across cultures and audiences.
For the University, these achievements represent more than competition results. They reflect an approach to design education that values conceptual thinking, industry relevance, and the development of creative practice through real-world challenges. Students are encouraged to engage with design as both a discipline and a means of communication, preparing them to contribute confidently within an increasingly global creative industry.
Congratulations to all our award recipients. Their achievements reflect the creativity, discipline, and ambition that continue to shape the Raffles University design community.
Inspired by what our students have achieved? Discover the Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours) at Raffles University and explore how creative ideas are developed through industry engagement, studio practice, and international opportunities.