Ipswich illustrator Sammi Wong wins international award
Sammi Wong, a University of Suffolk graduate from Ipswich, has won a prestigious World Illustration Award for her project celebrating Ipswich.
The big picture: Sammi's work aims to foster community pride and belonging through illustrated maps of the town superimposed on prominent buildings in the town.
It comes as new, real-world murals and street arts have been popping all over Ipswich as part of the Wild Walls project.
Key details:
- Wong won in the New Talent Site Specific category for her project "Re-imagine Ipswich = Discover. Connect. Belong."
- She created illustrated maps of Ipswich, digitally superimposed on local buildings like the Town Hall.
- Wong graduated from the university's BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Graphic Illustration) degree in 2023.
What they're saying: "I am incredibly happy to have gained such a prestigious award and recognition for my design. It is still a shock and I am still telling myself that it wasn't just a beautiful dream!" Wong said.
Dr Vassiliki Tzomaka, Course Leader and Senior Lecturer at the University of Suffolk, praised Wong's "innovative thinking, strong design and illustration skills, and incredible work ethic."
Honourable mention: Another University of Suffolk graduate, Maria-Teodora Dragomir, was longlisted in the New Talent Book Covers category for her work on a BBC Studio book cover.
What's next: Those interested in studying graphic design at the University of Suffolk can find more information on the university's website.
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