Ming Chi University of Technology Shines Bright at the 35th Times Young Creative Awards!
Widely celebrated as the "Oscars of Youth Creativity," the Times Young Golden Calf Awards represent the largest and most influential student competition in design and marketing across the Chinese-speaking world. In the recently concluded 35th Times Young Golden Calf Awards International Competition, the Program of Digital Marketing and Design at Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT) showcased extraordinary creative vitality and professional skills, achieving a remarkable record of 117 finalist nominations! Furthermore, competing against top talents from across the region, MCUT teams stood out in various corporate-sponsored categories to secure multiple top-three honors and Merit Awards.
Throughout the competition, MCUT students demonstrated comprehensive expertise spanning marketing strategy, visual communication, and cutting-edge technology integration. In the Want Want Group Marketing Creativity Award, advisors Li-Fang Sun and Wen-Chih Hou guided students Deng-Xian Zheng, Zi-Yu Hong, Jia-Xuan Zhang, Min-Jia Huang, and Yu-Lin Tsai to earn 3rd Place with their work Wannian Zhijiao Kitchen God Gift Pack. Similarly, in the China Kunlun Pass & Cross-Strait Affection Design Award, which emphasizes cultural heritage and local storytelling, advisors Zheng-Xiang Yang and Xing-Zong Zheng led Shao-Cheng Wang, Fu-Hao Lu, Feng-Xuan Xu, Zhen-Hao Lu, Pei-Xuan Li, Yan-Ting Chen, and Meng-Xun Li to secure another 3rd Place award with Guardians of Kunlun Pass.
MCUT students also demonstrated deep social care and technological ingenuity in public welfare and emerging AI domains. Under the guidance of Prof. Yu-Ching Lee and Prof. Zheng-Xiang Yang, Rou-Yin Chen won 3rd Place in the Taishin Bank Charity Foundation Award with Let Love Grow Slowly, while You-Qing Wang received a Merit Award for Your Invisible Guardian, Making Every Step Stronger. In the Qilu Cultural Context & Smart Painting China -- AIGC Creativity Competition, Deng-Xian Zheng won 3rd Place with Yitiao Liangsheng, advised by Prof. Yang and Prof. Lee, while Zi-Yu Yang earned a Merit Award for Guochao Code. Additionally, in practical commercial design, Xiang-Ying Li, Kun-Min Zhou, Pei-Ru Cao, Pei-Ci Gao, Qi-Zhen Li, Gui-Xu Lin, and Zi-Ling Lin secured a Merit Award in the Yonghe Soy Milk IP Image Design Award for 12 Zodiac Cup Sleeves, guided by Prof. Zheng and Prof. Yang. In the digital media marketing category, Zi-Fan He, Min-Xi He, Yi-Ning Du, and Yi-Jie Lin achieved a Merit Award in the Sunstar Kefir Probiotics Award with Shut-Down Engineers, advised by Prof. Yang.
Behind these impressive achievements lies the dedication and mentorship of the faculty. Standing out in such a competitive international arena requires not only student execution and boundless imagination, but also strategic guidance from professors. To honor their exceptional contribution, the organizing committee presented the prestigious "Best Outstanding Advisor Award" to Prof. Yu-Ching Lee and Prof. Zheng-Xiang Yang, acknowledging their commitment to empowering students to translate creative concepts into impactful solutions.
The Program of Digital Marketing and Design at MCUT continuously encourages students to engage in real-world practice and expand their global perspectives through high-level international competitions. Congratulations to all winning students and faculty members for bringing honor to the university!
👉 Official Announcement:
https://www.timesawards.com.tw/home/myworksAll?ty=2026&n=&sc=%E6%98%8E%E5%BF%97%E7%A7%91%E6%8A%80%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%
Image (No. 1) Description: Faculty and students of MCUT Digital Marketing and Design Program pose at the 35th Times Young Golden Calf Awards Ceremony.
Image (No. 2) Description: The 35th Times Young Golden Calf Awards Ceremony
Image (No. 3) Description: The 35th Times Young Golden Calf Awards Ceremony - Industry-Academia Cooperation Contribution Award
Image (No. 4) Description: The 35th Times Young Golden Calf Awards Ceremony - Best Outstanding Advisor Award
Image (No. 5) Description: The 35th Times Young Golden Calf Awards Winners List
