Lingyi Kong

Lingyi Kong is an award-winning branding designer and educator. They work with clients across diverse industries—including culture, gaming, tech, healthcare, and consulting—helping them define brand positioning and build cohesive, future-facing brand systems.

They run a design studio working with clients in culture, tech, education, and social impact, alongside teaching interaction and UI/UX design at Parsons and RISD. Their cross-disciplinary work, exhibited in museums, galleries, and digital platforms worldwide, explores the intersection of visual storytelling and technology. This breadth of experience enables them to bring an interdisciplinary perspective to the jury, recognizing both strong visuals and meaningful, forward-thinking design.

Their experience working with clients from culture, tech, education, and social impact equips them to evaluate entries not only for aesthetic quality but also for strategic depth and innovative thinking.