Hình 1. Thầy Nguyễn Minh Thuận cùng Đội Tuyển Vô Địch Thiết Kế Đồ Hoạ Cao Đẳng Việt Mỹ - Nguồn: IIG Việt Nam

ACP GRAPHIC DESIGN CHAMPIONSHIP: WHERE THE DESIGN DEPARTMENT'S 2025 EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY FLOURISHES

Graphic design students in the Faculty of Design have the opportunity to shine at the ACP competition, an international platform for graphic design talent, opening up global career opportunities.

Hình 1. Thầy Nguyễn Minh Thuận cùng Đội Tuyển Vô Địch Thiết Kế Đồ Hoạ Cao Đẳng Việt Mỹ - Nguồn: IIG Việt Nam
Figure 1. Teacher Nguyen Minh Thuan with the Viet My College Graphic Design Championship Team – Source: IIG Vietnam

In the context of deep international integration, the graphic design industry is increasingly asserting its important position. To meet the growing demands of the labor market, training talented, creative designers who can adapt to an international work environment is a pressing requirement. The Adobe Certified Professional World Championship (ACPWC) is an ideal platform for young people passionate about design to showcase their abilities, reach international levels, and realize their dreams. Importantly, this competition serves as the foundation for the Faculty of Design's 2025 educational philosophy, nurturing future design talents.

ACPWC – A prestigious platform for young design talent.

ACPWC is an annual international competition organized by Certiport Corporation (USA), aiming to discover and celebrate outstanding young talents in the field of graphic design. The competition attracts hundreds of thousands of participants from nearly 70 countries and territories, creating a vibrant competitive environment that fosters creativity and enhances professional design skills.

By participating in ACPWC, contestants will experience real-world design challenges, mastering leading Adobe software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This is an opportunity for young people to showcase their creativity, technical skills, and unique design thinking. After successfully passing the competition rounds and achieving the required results, contestants will receive an international ACPro Graphic Design certificate.

The Design Department's 2025 Educational Philosophy: A Solid Foundation for Success

The Faculty of Design strives to provide a cutting-edge educational environment, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and qualities necessary to succeed in the field of design. The Faculty of Design's 2025 educational philosophy is built on three main pillars:

  • Practical applications: The training program emphasizes the integration of theory with practice, helping students apply their knowledge to real-world projects, thereby accumulating experience and developing professional skills.
  • Professional design: The Design Department not only focuses on developing creative thinking but also trains students to meet high professional standards, fulfilling the stringent requirements of the labor market.
  • International integration: Students are equipped with a global mindset, foreign language skills, and knowledge of diverse cultures, creating favorable conditions for future studies, work, and career development with an international reach.

ACPWC – Where the 2025 Educational Philosophy Flourishes

The ACPWC competition is the ideal environment for the Faculty of Design's 2025 Educational Philosophy to be realized. Through the competition, students have the opportunity to:

  • Applying knowledge to practice: The design challenges in ACPWC simulate real-world work situations, helping students apply their learned knowledge and skills to solve problems.
  • Enhance your professional design skills: Mastering Adobe software and meeting the competition's rigorous evaluation criteria helps students refine their design skills and reach a professional level.
  • Expanding international horizons: Interacting with and learning from contestants from many different countries helps students develop a global mindset and enhance their ability to adapt to an international work environment.

In 2025, Viet My College proudly achieved outstanding results with 3 ACP certifications, including the prestigious Visual Designer certification. Student Hoang Phi Tien (class 6233VIG03G) successfully obtained all 3 certifications (PS, AI, Visual Designer), affirming his exceptional abilities and unwavering dedication.

This achievement is a testament to the quality of training at Viet My College, as well as the efforts and talents of its students. It is a great source of encouragement for both teachers and students, and affirms the school's position in the field of graphic design training.

Hình 2: Động viên sinh viên trước cuộc thi - Nguồn: IIG Việt Nam
Figure 2: Motivating students before the competition – Source: IIG Vietnam

Career opportunities and personal development

Participating in ACPWC is not only an opportunity to showcase talent but also opens doors to attractive career opportunities. Winning contestants will attract the attention of leading design companies, prestigious educational institutions, and potential employers. The experience and skills gained from the competition will provide a solid foundation for young people's future careers.

In addition, ACPWC helps students develop important soft skills such as time management, effective communication, and critical thinking. These are key factors that help young people become confident and successful in life.

Hình 3 - Đội Tuyển Vô Địch Thiết Kế Đồ Hoạ Cao Đẳng Việt Mỹ - Nguồn: Khoa Thiết Kế
Figure 3 – Viet My College Graphic Design Championship Team – Source: Design Department

Conclusion

The ACP World Graphic Design Championship is a valuable and meaningful platform that contributes to the development of the graphic design industry. With the subtle integration of the 2025 Education Philosophy, the Faculty of Design is creating the best conditions for students to unleash their potential, reach out to the world, assert themselves, conquer challenges, and shine their talents.

 

Hình 4 - Thầy Nguyễn Minh Thuận là Huấn luyện viên đội tuyển Vô địch thiết kế đồ hoạ năm 2025. Ảnh: Nguyễn Minh Thuận.
Figure 4 – Mr. Nguyen Minh Thuan is the coach of the 2025 Graphic Design Championship team. Photo: Nguyen Minh Thuan.

A brief introduction to the author:

Mr. Nguyen Minh Thuan is a full-time lecturer in Graphic Design at the Faculty of Design – Viet My College. With over 8 years of experience in the field of design, Mr. Thuan has made significant contributions to the development of creative ideas, graphic design, and brand communication.

Mr. Thuan graduated from the Faculty of Industrial Fine Arts, majoring in Graphic Design, at Hong Bang International University. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree and is being trained by Korean professors. He has studied applied arts in both Korea and Vietnam. Mr. Thuan also has many years of experience in education and training in graphic design, applied arts, and other related fields.

In addition to teaching, Mr. Thuan actively participates in research projects on User Experience Design (UX-UI), designs profiles for large businesses, writes scientific research papers in the field of applied arts, and was shortlisted for the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street design competition organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee.

References

The ACP World Championship 2025 Graphic Design Competition

https://iigvietnam.com

Contact information:

Design Department – Viet My College HCM

Website: ktk.caodangvietmy.edu.vn

Email: ktk@caodangvietmy.edu.vn

Author: Design Department - Date written: April 16, 2025

Category: News - Events, Training program, DESIGN GROUP, Graphic design, Education news

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