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Hsiao-Wen Hu wins Silver at the prestigious A' Print and Published Media Design Award with Craft as Time Capsule Book.

Hsiao-Wen Hu's groundbreaking Print sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Silver A' Design Award recognition in the A' Print and Published Media Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “Craft as Time Capsule Book” by Hsiao-Wen Hu has been distinguished with the silver award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2021, in the highly competitive print and published media design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Silver A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Craft as Time Capsule Book but also emphasizes the influential role of Pratt Institute in elevating standards within the print domain.

The visionary behind “Craft as Time Capsule Book” Hsiao-Wen Hu, has been acknowledged for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. A deeper look into their portfolio and philosophy can be found at their designer.org profile, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation.

To explore “Craft as Time Capsule Book” and its groundbreaking design features further, interested parties are invited to visit the design|newsroom where high resolution images, multimedia content, interviews and translations are available for the award-winning print.

About Craft as Time Capsule Book

This project is the final documentation of Hsiao-Wen's thesis research on craft making as a preservation methodology in the current digital age. The book consists of three parts, examining the transition between the physical and virtual, material and data, user engagement and experience from the perspective of craft making and preservation. As the world transitioned from physical activities to virtual interactions, new needs and forms of engagement with our surroundings were prompted. Such change not only exhibits via the object and the technology, but also the whole culture at large.

About A' Design Awards

The A' Design Award & Competition, celebrated worldwide for honoring superior design, distinguishes itself through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and academics. The A' Design Award celebrates the diversity and innovation of designs across various categories. A' Print and Published Media Design Award honors outstanding design of brochures, posters, magazines, catalogs, flyers, business cards, billboards, books and more.

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