DTU students won both first and second prizes in the Game Graphic Design category at the 2024 National Graphic Design and Game Programming Talent Search Competition.
Ngo Thi Phuong Thao (on the left) receives the first prize in the Game Graphic Design competition - Photo: DTU
The competition was part of the “Korea Game Week 2024” held by the Korean embassy and the Korean Cultural Center, in collaboration with the Korean Game Culture Foundation, the Korea Creative Content Agency, the Korea Tourism Organization, Jeju Air, and the Vietnam National University in Hanoi. It was aimed at students passionate about game design and programming.
This Game Design competition is part of a diverse range of activities combining games and Korean culture, including cuisine, Hanbok dress, tourism, and so on. Other activities, such as e-Sports exchanges between Vietnamese and Korean students, lectures on the gaming industry, and a game experience zone, attracted a large number of students.
First prize for “The Flavors’ Odyssey”
Inspired by the cultural fusion of Korean and Vietnamese cuisine with a focus on kimchi and a journey to protect the balance in the culinary world through the characters, the game design is visually stunning and has an engaging storyline.
Phuong Thao confidently introduces an exciting game title, The Flavors' Odyssey - Photo: DTU
Ngo Thi Phuong Thao said: “I focused all my effort on completing the game design of ‘The Flavors’ Odyssey’ for two weeks, using wild imagination to clearly express the storyline and design the characters,” “In Flavornia, dishes are not just food but animated creatures, each with their powers and flavors.
“Players take on the role of the character Kimchi - a quintessential Korean dish - and undertake a challenging journey through the World of Cuisine, discover secrets, fight enemies, and rescue ancient ingredients to restore the balance in Flavornia. ‘The Flavors’ Odyssey’ is not just a game, but also a journey to honor culture and preserve traditional dishes from the threats of degradation and distortion by time.”
A world of vibrant colors and flavors in 'The Flavors' Odyssey game designed by Phuong Thao
Phuong Thao emphasized that it was the dynamic learning environment at DTU that allowed her to constantly practice and learn to improve herself, and especially to develop her graphic design skills to pursue her career aspirations for later.
"I want to become a Digital Artist, particularly in the area of game concept design or animation. Therefore, this award is a significant milestone in my journey to pursue my passion. It is also a source of encouragement for me to strive even harder. It serves as a great starting point for me to move forward and stay committed to my choices," Phuong Thao shared.
Second prize for “Apartment nr. 7”
This is a 2D horror, puzzle, and role-playing game aimed at offering players a spooky yet captivating experience.
Players immerse themselves in a vibrant, intriguing, and fantastic virtual world through various puzzle-solving tasks, and they can interact and connect with the gaming community at large.
Thu Phuong with her second prize - Photo: DTU
Describing herself as someone who enjoys the slow life to fully savor every moment, Thu Phuong, a DTU student of Graphic Design, enjoys immersing herself in creative ideas to then meticulously design polished games with harmony in color and lines.
“Apartment nr. 7” designed by Thu Phuong promises to provide players with unique experience - Photo: DTU
Although Thu Phuong has loved drawing ever since she was little, it was only when she started studying Graphic Design at DTU that she could study it seriously and systematically. “Encouraged by DTU lecturers, I’ve started to boldly participate in graphic design competitions. I hope to have the opportunity to try out and experience new projects, so I can learn, refine my skills, and shape my career, to ultimately create impressive products with my passion for game design.”
The Organizing Committee awards prizes for outstanding game designs in the Game Graphic Design category as follows:
- First prize to Ngô Thi Phuong Thao, DTU student
- Second prize to Le Thi Thu Phuong, DTU student
- Third prize to Vo Tran Bao Khanh, student of Hanoi University of Post and Telecommunications (HCMC Campus)
- Top 5 Outstanding games to Tran Dinh Chinh and Dong Thi My Hien, DTU students
(Media Center)