Congratulations to a group of incredibly talented, recently graduated CIID alumni whose projects have been nominated for the UX Design Award - People’s Choice. These projects showcase forward-thinking, empathy, and exceptional prototyping skills.
You can help elevate them even further by selecting your favourites before voting closes on 25 February 2026.
Here’s a glimpse into the nominated projects:
Eva Barth: Space for Grief
A deeply reflective immersive installation that explores grief and community healing by creating spaces where people can express and process loss together through a shared experience.
https://ux-design-awards.com/winners/2026-1-space-for-grief
Gayatri Kalra: Terra
A wearable device designed to support grounding and emotional awareness after intense emotional triggers, connecting the body with a companion app to encourage reflection and overall wellbeing.
https://ux-design-awards.com/winners/2026-1-terra
Hun Han: Doughy
A playful, creative tool that helps parents and children co-create story-driven videos using structured prompts that inspire imagination, connection, and shared storytelling.
https://ux-design-awards.com/winners/2026-1-doughy
Sahil Islam: TactiQuest
Blending sport, learning, and immersive technology, this engaging AR app helps young footballers develop tactical intelligence through playful, interactive exercises.
https://ux-design-awards.com/winners/2026-1-tactiquest
Yase Dusu: Heritage Remix
A culturally rooted interactive project inspired by the Apatani Myokó festival that reconnects diaspora communities with their heritage through shared stories, rituals, and communal engagement.
https://ux-design-awards.com/winners/2026-1-heritage-remix
Huge congratulations to each of these designers for their creativity, vision, and the positive impact their onward careers will go on to create. We are proud to see you representing CIID so brilliantly on the global stage.
Thank you to the dedicated group of faculty and advisors who supported these students throughout their project journeys: Chris Downs, Jose Chavarria, Norris Hung, Jesper Svenning, Reuben Jerome D’Silva, Charlie Gedeon, and Grishma Rao.
Head to the links above and vote for these projects in the People’s Choice category. Every vote boosts visibility and celebrates these talented people.
