The Adobe Digital Edge Awards celebrate game-changing student projects that use Creative Cloud apps, like Photoshop, Illustrator or Premiere Pro, to take uni work to the next level. Whatever you’re studying, digital skills can make you and your coursework stand out.
Your hard work will be judged by a professional panel of industry and Adobe experts.
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Check out the key criteria your uni work will be marked against.
To keep things fair, submission will be judged against those with similar backgrounds. Those studying art, design, and other creative courses – who are likely to be more familiar with these digital tools – will work to a different brief than those who are studying subjects less likely to work with Creative Cloud. See detailed criteria
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Consistency with Digital Literacy theme
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Originality
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Overall quality
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Creativity
Digital literacy is the ability to use digital tools to solve problems, create innovative projects, and enhance communications to prepare for the evolving workplace. These are skills every new graduate needs to demonstrate to employers.
Set yourself apart.
Showing how you can communicate complex ideas in a simple, creative and impactful way will give you an edge over your peers.
Fill the skills gap.
Creative problem-solving and the ability to collaborate effectively with others are soft skills many current graduates are lacking. They’re missing out because of it - so make sure you don’t!
Future-proof yourself.
With AI and automation predicted to replace around 80% of today’s jobs by 2037, you need to make sure you can do the things computers can’t – articulate ideas and be creative.
With over 600 student entries from 83% of UK universities, the judges saw best-in-class examples of digital literacy from all over the country. Find out who had the digital edge.
Efficiency in Architecture - Algorithmic Design
Tom Ushakov
University College London | Architecture
Tom’s task was to produce a 50-page document about the building he had been designing throughout the year. By opting for a graphic novel style, Tom used Illustrator and InDesign to create an engaging architectural report that invites the reader to really interact with the document.
Patagonia's Brand Equity Analysis
Jean Dejsuvan
Imperial College | MSc Strategic Marketing
Jean’s task was to discuss and analyse a brand’s equity. This project uses Illustrator and After Effects to explore key concepts and models taught throughout her Brand Strategy module.
The Magstripe Card
Eugenie Cartron
University College London | Innovation, Public Policy and Public Value
Eugenie’s task was to present the emergence of a recent technology and describe its life trajectory while reflecting on the innovation process. The final outcome is a well-designed piece of coursework that uses multiple Creative Cloud apps to communicate effectively.
Browse some of the other projects that were submitted for last year’s Digital Edge Awards and be inspired to create something extra special. Why not create an infographic, video essay or an interactive app?
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