BI alumna nominated for Newcomers Award
We are very pleased to announce that our 2020 BA graduate Yana Vekshyna (Graphic Design & Visual Communication) has been nominated for the Newcomer Award 2021, presented by the German Design Award.
Yana currently works at Niggli Publishing, a Swiss-based publishing house that is highly recognized in the fields of graphic design, typography and architecture. She is currently working on her book "A guide on Cyrillic Typography for graphic designers".
Below are some insights into her latest project.
About the Newcomer Award
The Newcomers Awards is a unique award for designers who have drawn attention to themselves through their remarkable achievements and creative abilities. The prestige and international exposure associated with the competition are valuable to the nominated young designers. The nominees are selected by representatives of the universities or the German Design Council.
From all candidates, the international jury of the "German Design Award" selects five finalists. In addition, the German Design Council offers all finalists a series of special events where they can meet the foundation's members, which include renowned experts from the design industry.
More information about the Newcomer Award can be found here.
About our BA Graphic Design & Visual Communication program
Studying Graphic Design & Visual Communication (also called "Communication Design") in Berlin is inspiring every day. In an open, friendly and motivating environment, our experienced lecturers and professors nurture the talents of our students.
Students learn how to design apps, animations, posters, books, magazines, brand identities and more. During their studies, they experience the entire workflow from ideation to technical implementation. Our hands-on approach prepares them to develop their creative personality and become a professional designer.
The BA program Graphic Design and Visual Communication is fully in English and prepares students for an international design career.
Complementing practical projects, our students visit design studios, communication agencies, top design exhibitions and trade fairs as part of their studies. You will get to know renowned designers and make Berlin's cultural diversity part of your studies.
More information about the BA Graphic Design & Visual Communication can be found here.
