Digital Edge Awards
By Adobe
Find out soon who has the digital edge.
Let’s celebrate game-changing student projects with the Digital Edge Awards by Adobe. Stay tuned to see who took their college work to the next level using Adobe Creative Cloud tools like Adobe Express, Firefly, or Photoshop. Whatever you’re studying, digital skills can make you and your coursework stand out.
Two top awards of US$7,500
5 additional awards of US$2,500 each
A prestigious award for your resume
Stay tuned for the 2024 winners.
We’ve received a large number of submissions and projects showing amazing creativity and originality. Our judges are currently looking through the submissions and the winners will be announced in July. Stay tuned!
The Digital Edge Awards winners.
With hundreds of entries from a wide range of subject areas, our judges saw best-in-class examples of digital skills from all over the country. Find out who had the digital edge in 2023.
Art & Design
Ashok S. T. & Nabhya P., California College of the Arts
Synth | A generative music streaming platform
Ashok and Nabhya’s project is a generative music streaming platform developed during their first semester at California College of the Arts.
Business
Crizio S., Western Michigan University
LifeDog WATCH 1 Ad Campaign
Crizio’s project was created for an Advertising and Promotion class. The assignment was to develop an advertising campaign for a strange or unusual patent for which Cruizio created a dog smart watch.
Social Science
Keshawna F., Winston-Salem State University
Role of a Step-Parent
Keshawna’s project is a reflection on her experience as a step-parent. Through a video presentation, she explores the emotional vulnerability, advocacy, and self-actualization that come with fulfilling this role.
Health
Lauren C., University of California, Berkeley
Bayview Hunters Point: A Case Study on Air Pollution
Lauren’s project focuses on air pollution in the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood of San Francisco. Working with the environmental justice organization Greenaction, she created an informational documentary to raise awareness and empower the community.
Engineering
Nithisha Nantha K., University of Michigan
Pattern
Nithisha’s project combines computer science, math, geometry, art, and architecture. She created a custom Adobe After Effects plugin from scratch using C++ and the Adobe After Effects SDK files.
Meet past winners.
DIGITAL EDGE AWARD WINNER
Kiran S. | Design Engineering
Cool ideas aren’t enough, says engineering student Kiran S. To make them travel further, you need the ability to explain your ideas to non-technical audiences.
DIGITAL EDGE AWARD RUNNER-UP
Saahia M. | English
A passionate storyteller, Saahia M. loves using Creative Cloud to express herself, package her work in beautiful ways, and show the world what she can do.
DIGITAL EDGE AWARD RUNNER-UP
Sarah B. | Architecture
As a visual learner with passions for design, architecture, and giving back to her community, Sarah B. relies on the power of Adobe Photoshop.
DIGITAL EDGE AWARD WINNER
Layla C. | Textile Design
As a designer who reimagines traditional images into colorful textiles, Layla C. is excited that her Digital Edge Award will help her get her work out into the world.
See what we're looking for.
Here’s a sneak peek at what the expert judges will be looking for when reviewing your work.
All submissions will be judged equally according to these four criteria:
Creativity
Digital literacy
Originality
Overall quality
Meet the judges.
Learn more about Eric Cornish.
Dr. Eric Cornish is a Professor of Graphic & Motion Design at Miami Dade College and brings over 20 years of expertise to the realms of graphic design, motion graphics, and animation. With a BFA in Graphic Design, an MFA in Computer Animation, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, his influence extends globally, impacting digital and print design on an international scale. As an esteemed Adobe Education Leader, Dr. Cornish actively shapes student experiences by sharing his rich insights on design trends that connect design education with the design industry.
Learn more about Todd Taylor.
Todd Taylor, PhD, is an Adobe Pedagogical Evangelist and English Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research, teaching, and curricular leadership examine how literacy continues to evolve in response to digital, network, and information technologies. He is an award-winning scholar and teacher, and he has published widely on writing, communication, and digital literacy.
Learn more about Shauna Chung.
Shauna Chung, PhD, is an educator at the New York City College of Technology, CUNY, where she teaches courses that integrate digital learning technologies around professional and technical communication. Throughout her career, she has been on the front lines of incorporating digital fluency into course curriculum for both undergraduate and graduate students. Her scholarship examines the use of digital applications and social media for civic engagement and empathy-building.
Learn more about Drucilla Burell.
Drucilla Burrell is a London-based Art Director and photographer working with the Adobe EMEA Studio. Her photographic practice is rooted in the study of Classical techniques and their implementation and dissemination via digital technology. Her most recent commission for The National Gallery London playfully re-imagining the power dynamics presented in traditional portraiture using contemporary digital methods.
Learn valuable digital skills.
Digital literacy is the ability to use digital tools to solve problems, create innovative projects, and enhance communications. These are skills every new graduate needs in order to show employers that they're prepared for the workplace.
Boost your communication skills.
Showing how you can communicate complex ideas in a simple, creative, and impactful way can help you stand out.
Power up your projects.
Employers are looking for creative problem-solving and the ability to collaborate effectively, so make sure you've got the skills.
Be meaningful and memorable.
AI and automation are predicted to replace around 80% of today’s jobs by 2037, so do the things computers can’t – articulate ideas and be creative.
Thanks for handing in your amazing work.
We’ll be announcing the winners in July.
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