2018 Winners
Judging for AIGA Blue Ridge’s annual Flux Student Design Competition has been completed. Flux is a nationwide competition that recognizes outstanding design work produced by students in the categories of Identity, Packaging, Poster, Publication, Social Impact Design, UX/UI, and Video, Television, and Motion Graphics. This year, 126 projects were selected by a jury of creative professionals including Sue Hough, Christine Taylor, Russell Toynes. 896 entries were submitted making the 2018 Flux Student Design Competition one of our largest and most competitive yet.
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Best in Category
Shirin
Zareen Johnson
Temple University
Temple University
Honorable Mention
Neon Cactus Taco Truck Branding
Amanda Dely
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
2032 Lima Summer Olympics
Sarah Gugercin
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
Black Swan Monogram
Xenia Wanying Wong
Black Women: Image & Perception in Popular Culture
2017 UMD Design cohort: Principal designers: Mycah Shelton, lead production designer; Chloe Isaac, co-creative director; Keyona Islar, co-creative director; Akil Alleyne; Holly D'Zmura; Meirav Finn; Brittany Kookaby; Catherine Medlock; Gira Patel; Jasmine Thomas. Supporting designers: Gabrielle Abella, Patrick Chin, Michelle Delabrer, Sarah Faller, Aliza Grant, John Carlo Mandapat, Mallory O'Conor, Keren Straus, Dimas Syuardi, Cheryl Wang, Bo Mi Yoon. Instructor: Audra Buck-Coleman
University of Maryland College Park
University of Maryland College Park
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Chelsea Ryan
Texas State University
Texas State University
Dynamite Doughnuts Brand Elements
Luke Bierly
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Fat Rascal
Alex Kim
Tyler School of Art, Temple University
Tyler School of Art, Temple University
Fate Lies in Your Hands
Designers: Emily Street, Madeleine Archambault; Copywriter: Tom Hammaker; Account Managers: Jenny Im, Lizi Keshelova, Marissa Rossitto; Public Relations Associates: Alexandria DeRenzo, Marie Mcveigh; Advisors: Prof. Kathy Mueller, Prof. Bill Cook, Prof. Joe Glennon
Temple University Klein College of Media & Communication
Temple University Klein College of Media & Communication
Gilcrease Museum Rebranding
Morgan Ross, Aleta Surratt, and Brittany Horn
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
International Folk Art Market Rebrand
Rachel Hudson
Texas State University
Texas State University
"La Primera"
Pedro Moreno
Texas State University
Texas State University
McKnight Center
Baylee Field
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
Milky
Gary Crisostomo
University of Maryland College Park
University of Maryland College Park
Mt Rainer Restaurant Branding
Jennifer Workoff
Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University
Mumbai 2032 Summer Olympics
Isabella Cruz
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
Museum of Mystery
Sumangla Bishnoi
Maryland Institute College of Arts
Maryland Institute College of Arts
Noctune
Juliana Ratchford
Texas State University
Texas State University
On the Same Page: A Sought Identity
Amy Borg
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
Pizza House
Marissa Thelen
Queen City Cafe Branding
Gunnar Feldman
Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University
Ramen Fest
McKenna Sanderson
Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art
Redesign of Atlas Brew Works' Silent Neighbor Pumpernickel Stout
Sophie Nolan
Towson University
Towson University
Texas Burlesque Festival
Bronte Giardina
Texas State
Texas State
Untitled
Morgan Vogt
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Untitled
Sarah Fabian
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
Untitled
Ahyana Riley
Texas State University
Texas State University
WestEdge
Meredith Marlowe
Texas State University
Texas State University
Yarnivore
Shandi Tajima
Texas State University
Texas State University
Packaging Back
Best in Category
Trailblaze Chocolates
Brandon Wolff
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Honorable Mention
Iscream
Julie McNamara
Tyler School of Art. Temple University
Tyler School of Art. Temple University
Activist Barbie
Caitlin Land
Maryville University
Maryville University
America's Little Cupcakes
McKenna Sanderson
Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art
Astro Ramen
Rachel Kear
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Brown Bear Chocolates
Alexis Botek
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Budadogs Chocolate Packaging
Kristin Hinkley, Mikey Burton (Instructor)
Tyler School of Art
Tyler School of Art
Catskill: White Lightning
Mallory Rankin
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Conspiratea
Marissa Thelen
Defy Eau de Parfum
Sydni Levis-Nasada
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Developed! Camera Kits for Kids
William Muschinske
The University of Central Oklahoma
The University of Central Oklahoma
Dirt & Seeds
Tevan Ratliff
Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University
Finite Eau de Parfum
Marissa Thelen
Gone Rogue Chip Co.
Amanda Rochat
university of central oklahoma
university of central oklahoma
Gruselig Story Kit
Alex Sun
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Happy Camper
Hannah Zach
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Hartles
Amanda Rochat
university of central oklahoma
university of central oklahoma
Hawks Sauce
Stefanie Cobb
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University
Hideous Beast Curious Cocktails
holly low
The University of Central Oklahoma
The University of Central Oklahoma
House of Black Coffee
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Insective candy
My Le
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Lavavé Sponge Sustainable Packaging
Daniel Piedra
Texas State
Texas State
Letterpressed Synthesizer
William Muschinske
The University of Central Oklahoma
The University of Central Oklahoma
Nuna
Caroline LaFluer, Designer Carolyn Kilday, Lecturer
Texas State University
Texas State University
Prohibition DVD Set
Luke Bierly
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
RIFT: A Handcrafted Oceanic Fragrance
Amanda Dely
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Reggie's Loose Leaf Tea
Brandon Hampton
California State University Fullerton
California State University Fullerton
Silent Neighbor Beer Packaging
Annie Wise
Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University
Simple Med
Marissa Thelen
Sustain a Skin
Faith Dela Cruz
California State University Fullerton
California State University Fullerton
The Boozy Duck: Quacky Cocktail Kit
Giselle Marquez
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
Ugly Ducking Wine Bottle
Carla Leanzo
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Poster Back
Best in Category
Happy Period
Danielle Page
Old Dominion
Old Dominion
Honorable Mention
REMOVED Poster Series
Madison Woodruff
Kutztown University
Kutztown University
Baby, I'm Addicted
Pawas Bajaj
Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art
Deification Spelling Bee Poster
Hannah Zach
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
French's Mustard Campaign
Kaitlyn Ledbetter
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University
Hangout by Ian Thurau
Ian Thurau
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
Interstellar by Patrick Henderson
Patrick Henderson
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
Naghma O Sher
Shivani Parasnis
Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art
National Spelling Bee poster
Mary Marlene Wynn
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
New Babylon
Michelle Hua
Delaware County Community College
Delaware County Community College
Noche De Los Rábanos
Jamie Relleva
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Rhythm & Q's
Bleu Hedrick
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Songkran Festival
Hannah Zach
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Spectate
Sydni Levis-Nasada
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Strictly Tools of the Trade
William Muschinske
The University of Central Oklahoma
The University of Central Oklahoma
Study Abroad Copenhagen
Sophie Olson
West Chester University
West Chester University
Study Abroad Posters - Hong Kong
Megan Tam
The Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University
Torture Museum Poster
Julia Drake
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Untitled
Maxmillion Tran
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Vintage Rooster Poster Series
Julia Drake
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Wounded Warrior
Hannah Zach
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Publication Back
Best in Category
Dissent
Illustrations by Nathan Proffitt
University of North Texas
University of North Texas
Honorable Mention
Contexture Magazine
Noah Johnson
James Madison University
James Madison University
Building Bridges
Bleu Hedrick
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Can We Become Immortal
Annie Nguyen (Illustration) Kristina Lee (Layout)
University of North Texas
University of North Texas
Confessions of Contrition
Sarah Dean
Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City Art Institute
Curse of the Ramones Feature and Illustration
Kelly Eidbo
Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University
Destination Extinction
David Marvin
Edinboro University
Edinboro University
"Donnie Darko" Book Cover
Jacqueline Siry
The Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University
Fantastic Mr. Fox Anniversary Posters
Catherine Gosney
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Fourth Estate
Morgan Foust
West Chester University
West Chester University
Graduate Thesis Book
Katherine Krcmarik
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Kennedy Space Center Ad Series
Miles McMahon
Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University
Nexus Literary and Arts Magazine
Shandon Mullet
James Madison University
James Madison University
Noonday Collection 2018 Sustainability Report
Erin Scouten
James Madison University
James Madison University
SCAD FASH: Pierre Cardin Invitation
Hazel Hwang
Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta
Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta
San Francisco Magazine Feature
Jamie Dunphy
Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University
Snapchat Crisis Magazine Cover
Charlotte Hendrix
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
Split by Cledisson Jules
Cledisson Jules
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
TypeFirst Clinic
Emma Weiss, Jordan Stovka, Solomia Nebesh, Mariam Tammam, Jose Sorto Guevara
University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Wayang Kulit: Indonesian Shadow Play
rachel tiorani
Edinboro University
Edinboro University
Social Impact Design Back
Best in Category
Black Women: Image & Perception in Popular Culture
2017 UMD Design cohort: Principal designers: Mycah Shelton, lead production designer; Chloe Isaac, co-creative director; Keyona Islar, co-creative director; Akil Alleyne; Holly D'Zmura; Meirav Finn; Brittany Kookaby; Catherine Medlock; Gira Patel; Jasmine Thomas. Supporting designers: Gabrielle Abella, Patrick Chin, Michelle Delabrer, Sarah Faller, Aliza Grant, John Carlo Mandapat, Mallory O'Conor, Keren Straus, Dimas Syuardi, Cheryl Wang, Bo Mi Yoon. Instructor: Audra Buck-Coleman
University of Maryland College Park
University of Maryland College Park
Honorable Mention
Have Fun!
Chuck Scott
West Chester University
West Chester University
Care for Mom To Be Campaign
Seyon Kim
Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art
F-word
Mengxi Wei
Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art
Health Department Proposed Solution
Amanda Dely
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Intersect Social Justice Retreat
Kristin Hinkley, Kelly Holohan (Instructor)
Tyler School of Art
Tyler School of Art
Nations of Resilience exhibit
2018 UMD design cohort: Co-creative directors: Alla Bliskovsky + Esther Lee; Designers: Nursena Acar, Javier Aguilar, Graylyn Broadnax, Joseph Carson, Noa Chazan, Leah Dulber, Ana Maldonado, Elise Nichols, Juan-Felipe Pataquiva, Kylie Riddell, Paola Sorto, Lesley Sprouse, Gabriela Teran, Zebrielle Wheatley, Melissa Zamora, Yun Zhang, and Ruoyu Zhu; Instructor: Audra Buck-Coleman
University of Maryland College Park
University of Maryland College Park
OK Needs Her
Sydni Levis-Nasada
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
POACHED
Cheyenne Simmons
Representation
Ashley Steis
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
UX/UI Back
Best in Category
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
Honorable Mention
Didot Type Specimen App
Mesa Verde National Park
Jamie Relleva
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Movie Theatre App
Veggietpot
Ari Solorio
University of North Texas
University of North Texas
Video, Television, and Motion Graphics Back
Best in Category
Honorable Mention
Wushu
The Caged Bird
Kevin Rudolph
University of Maryland, College Park
https://www.behance.net/gallery/72682987/The-Caged-Bird
University of Maryland, College Park
https://www.behance.net/gallery/72682987/The-Caged-Bird