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BYU animation, AdLab students shine once again at Student Emmys

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
April 08, 2025 10:11 AM
Students take top national honors in animation and commercial categories at the 44th College Television Awards
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Pedal to the medal: BYU animated short film races to Student Academy Award

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
October 23, 2024 12:13 PM
BYU animation students ranked third in the world with recent Student Academy Award.
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BYU animation, AdLab students win Student Emmys

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
April 18, 2024 09:43 AM
BYU continues to be well-represented at the College Television Awards.
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BYU professor’s designs featured on new Congressional Gold Medal

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
April 03, 2024 01:03 PM
A new Congressional Gold Medal featuring the designs of BYU illustration professor Justin Kunz was recently unveiled at a ceremony held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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BYU professor and alumni shine with Oscar-nominated animated film

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
March 07, 2024 10:24 AM
An animated short film co-produced by BYU animation professor Kelly Loosli was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Animated Short category. The Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, March 10, on ABC.
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BYU students shine at 42nd College Television Awards with multiple top accolades

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
April 05, 2023 03:02 PM
The Television Academy Foundation announced the winners of the 42nd College Television Awards or “Student Emmy’s” earlier this week and BYU students once again claimed the top spot in the best animation series and the best commercial.
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ForGOT Milk? BYU students address drop in dairy milk drinking with 'legen-dairy' packaging designs

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
March 15, 2023 10:50 AM
A group of 25 BYU food science, industrial design and graphic design students are helping address the decline in dairy milk consumption by creating more appealing labels and packaging for cow milk.
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BYU student created video game wins international award

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
December 01, 2022 08:41 AM
A new video game created and produced by BYU students recently received the “Highly Commended” award from the Rookie Awards – an international board that evaluates and ranks top video game design schools around the world. The award earned BYU the number five school in the world for game design and development.
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BYU students win National Society of Illustrators scholarship

By Jane Tallmadge
June 09, 2022 11:23 AM
Every year the Society of Illustrators holds a student show, giving scholarships and kick-starting careers. “The Society of Illustrators is the oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to the art of illustration in America,” says the Society’s website. Over the years it has influenced aspiring illustrators and included famed members such as Rube Goldberg and Norman Rockwell.
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BYU professor's bold poster wins international award

By Jane Tallmadge
June 08, 2022 12:02 PM
Recently the recipient of Typography Annual’s Best in Show award, BYU professor Linda Reynolds has lead a successful career in design and over the years developed valuable and powerful talents. However, her work is just as motivated by personal expression and creativity as it is achievement and professional pursuits.
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Graduates' time at BYU culminate in final BFA show

By Jane Tallmadge
May 27, 2022 10:14 AM
At the end of this past semester, incredible works of art illustration decorated the BF Larsen gallery. These projects entertained and inspired students, professors, and staff on their daily commutes through the HFAC. All this talent and artistry were the products of Department of Design students’ capstone projects— the culmination of their work and skills from their time at BYU.
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BYU animation, AdLab students win Student Emmy awards

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
March 31, 2022 01:59 PM
The Television Academy announced the winners of the 41st College Television Awards or “Student Emmy’s” last week and BYU students claimed the top spot in the best animation series and the best commercial.
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Utah Valley Bride features BYU student’s unique Japan-inspired shoot

By Jane Tallmadge
March 24, 2022 04:01 PM
Photography student Kiana Bates wanted to bring her Japanese heritage to life.
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Unique experiences in this year's Curio Pop-Up Shop

By Jane Tallmadge
February 15, 2022 03:56 PM
What online store sells a selection ranging from card games to oil paintings to futuristic lamps? Run by BYU students, the Curio Pop-Up Shop sells students’ personally designed handmade products. Each year it is a wonderful opportunity for students to gain real-world experience and for everyone (designers and non-designers alike) to buy items which are both memorable and functional. Even at the end of this year’s Curio, students can begin planning and designing products to sell in the next year.
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New UX professor starts at BYU

By Jane Tallmadge
January 18, 2022 12:18 PM
Seth Christensen, a young professor of Design starting his first semester teaching at BYU is “driven by the hope of contributing to the creation of meaningful solutions that meet the needs of individuals and communities.” In both his profession as a designer of User Experience and as a professor of young designers, Christensen focuses on connecting individuals with quality designs and ways of thinking.
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Internship puts BYU senior's career in motion

By Jane Tallmadge
December 21, 2021 11:38 AM
Kelsey Schwartz, a senior in the Photo- and Lens- Based Design program, has the goal “to be able to raise a family, while feeling fulfilled in a creative career.” In such a busy, noisy world, this goal might seem daunting. But in her internship working for a successful freelance photographer, Kelsey learned how this could be possible for her, as well as many valuable skills.
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BYU student film featured at the world’s largest children’s film festival

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
November 16, 2021 07:36 AM
The film depicts a mother and daughter in the African country of Senegal who work hard to harvest salt by day and enjoy music by night. The short film masterfully highlights the importance of family and joy without the use of dialogue between characters.
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Photography program changes name to encompass broader studies

By Jane Tallmadge
October 22, 2021 09:14 AM
Defining the concept of photography might seem straightforward, but what about when it comes to cinematography, scriptwriting, or directing? In an adapting world and industry, the program formerly known as photography has adopted the name Photo- and Lens- Based Design to encompass other fields of art using lenses.
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BYU professor and students portray President Worthen in new light with tintype photography

By Jane Tallmadge
October 21, 2021 01:50 PM
“People often refer to the results [of tintype photography] as somehow capturing the person’s ‘soul’ or something about the person that seems to come from within,” says BYU professor Paul Adams. “There are certain visual qualities that work well in a tintype portrait. Because the camera records light that we don’t actually see, the resulting image is an interpretation of the person we are unable see with our physical eyes.”
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Killers music video created by BYU professor featured on ABC news

By Jane Tallmadge
October 11, 2021 07:04 PM
The hit band The Killers were struck with Covid’s lethargic yet unsatisfying quarantine vibe just like anyone else. During the beginning of the pandemic, they worked on their new album “Pressure Machine.” Unlike their usual repertoire of music, this album is more subdued, calm, and reflective. “This silence of quarantine brought songs that weren’t your typical Killers songs,” lead singer Brandon Flowers said on Good Morning America.
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Illustration student shortlisted for international award

By Jane Tallmadge
October 11, 2021 06:56 PM
A memoir detailing the story of a Korean woman running a restaurant and smuggling opium while surviving the Japanese Occupation and Korean War deserves a quality cover. Recent BYU Illustration graduate Maria Kim created art for exactly this, and the Department of Design aren’t the only ones who noticed. Her art was recently shortlisted for the prestigious Association of Illustrators Awards.
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BYU graduate spreading fresh designs and kindness

By Jane Tallmadge
October 11, 2021 06:41 PM
From jars of granola to one of the biggest florists in New York City, Amber Asay’s fresh and classy designs have made products beautiful and compelling. Her passions for life, family, travel, and food give her perspective and insight.
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BYU students featured in prestigious magazine

By Jane Tallmadge
October 11, 2021 06:31 PM
Communication Arts is arguably the top journal for design in the world. Recently two BYU students, Erin Ladd and Amanda Lund, had their designs featured in the publication. Expanding over a wide range of mediums and areas of design, the journal holds regular competitions to discover rising designers and new talent.
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New visiting professor to teach graphic motion

By Jane Tallmadge
October 11, 2021 06:13 PM
“I believe God is truly a God of creativity and has given us all a channel of light we can tap into if we aren’t too afraid to trust it,” says Luke Gibson, graphic designer and visiting faculty for the academic year of 2021-22. “I want my work [and teaching] to help people process emotion and find meaning in the world.”
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