Billy Blue students have a record win at AI Design Award 2025
Billy Blue students recognised at the AI Design Award 2025.
AI is transforming the future, but it's human-centered design that ensures its impact is meaningful. At Billy Blue College of Design, our students have demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, and the ability to tackle global challenges with their record win at the prestigious AI Design Award 2025, competing against submissions from 32 countries. Billy Blue students were recognised winning four Gold and one Bronze award.
The AI Design Award is the first and only global recognition dedicated to celebrating excellence in AI-driven design. The awards were open to individuals, teams, and organisations working at the intersection of AI and design.
It emphasises the importance of human-centered, ethical and impactful design in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. Submissions were evaluated based on four criteria: Innovation, Impact, Execution, and Relevance.
Scott Thompson-Whiteside, Executive Dean of Design and Creative Technology said “This achievement is a testament to the creativity and determination of our students. By embracing challenges and thinking beyond conventional frameworks, they have set a new standard for design excellence. Their work exemplifies the transformative power of human-centered design in shaping a better future”.
“The AI Design Award 2025 was not just a competition – it was an opportunity to showcase the brilliance of human-centered design in the age of artificial intelligence. “Students who enter these competitions are well-placed for the competitive design market, where they will often work at consultancies where they have to pitch their work to prospective clients,” said Scott.
Brisbane on-campus student group winners
Supported by AI experts and learning facilitators, students from cross-disciplinary cohorts collaborated to develop their submissions. This cross-disciplinary collaboration is an everyday practice at Billy Blue and aids in developing workforce readiness for our students. We are so proud of the work our learning facilitators do to ensure our students lead the way in pushing boundaries and thinking differently about the world around us and the value design adds.
Thank you to our student mentors, Learning Facilitators Nina Hillenberg and Dr Philip Whiting, and Janko Kosi, our AI tool expert guest lecturer.
Project Name: Classmate
This winning concept works to bridge learning gaps using AI to personalise a student's learning journey to their unique learning needs.
Team: Lara Tye, Jodie Ward, Tahlia Menner, Blanca Fuentes Barranzuela, Kaylin Stone and Giselle Vincent.
Project Name: 2ndChance
This innovative project addresses temporary housing for at-risk groups. Using eco-friendly pods, 2ndChance provides accessible and sustainable shelter solutions for displaced individuals, offering hope and stability in times of crisis.
Team: Krisha Berenguer, Jesinta Gardiner, Stephanie Pinzon Ussa, and Carolina Zanfolin Dos Santos
Project Name: Bloom ID
Acknowledging the environmental impact of luxury packaging waste, Bloom ID reimagines unboxing experiences with sustainable solutions that are both stylish and eco-conscious.
“Bloom ID is a creative step toward reducing packaging waste while adding a sense of care to the unboxing experience. As a student project, this is a bold and thoughtful concept.” — AI Design Award 2025 Jury Panel.
Team: Ghadi Mustafa, Madison Morgan, Michael Davila T, Nakeya Herbert, Zahra Haidari, and Zoe Fortuin
Project Name: Techthread
This bronze-winning project combines AI and smart fabrics to revolutionize gymnastics training. The Techthread leotard tracks biometric motion, helping athletes refine their skills with cutting-edge technology.
“Tech Threads presents a forward-thinking fusion of AI and wearable technology. The integration of biometric motion tracking into performance wear is both timely and ambitious. To strengthen its impact, the mobile app’s UI design should be further refined to ensure minimal cognitive load and a smoother user experience.” — AI Design Award 2025 Jury Panel.
Team: Ky Follent, Ashley Phillips, Bella Waters, and Tomika Orme
Online student group winners
Project Name: Stylemorf
Style meets innovation with Stylemorf, a system that seamlessly integrates smart textiles into daily life. From fashion to home décor, this revolutionary concept transforms spaces and lifestyles.
Team: Taylor Davis, Stephanie Foster, Siriena McDougall, and Bianca Zeidler-Fenn
The winners will receive:
- Recognition as AIDA award-winners
- A feature in the AI Design Award Gallery and annual AI Design Yearbook, which is distributed globally and serves as a reference for the latest trends and achievements in AI-integrated design
- The opportunity to exhibit at prominent design exhibitions and events including the AIDA Design Trend Conference
- Invitation to the AIDA Design Award Gala
- Prizes worth $1000 from Industry Sponsors
Explore all winners of the AI Design Award 2025 here.
These winning projects are a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of Billy Blue students. By embracing the emerging challenges associated with AI, they have demonstrated the transformative power of design to address real-world problems: recognition through awards like the AI Design Award 2025 positions graduates as top candidates, proving their readiness to contribute to the workplace.
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