{"id":2196,"date":"2026-06-26T14:58:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T06:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/?p=2196"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:58:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T06:58:59","slug":"students-empowered-by-their-culture-shine-at-the-ayda-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/students-empowered-by-their-culture-shine-at-the-ayda-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Students empowered by their culture shine at the AYDA Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the AYDA International Awards returned to Bangkok for its 18th edition, it brought together much more than just exceptional design. It gathered a passionate group of young creatives ready to make a positive difference. Under this year’s theme CONVERGE Crafting Cultural Legacies, over 9,000 students from 17 countries and regions were challenged to honour cultural heritage while actively shaping the spaces of tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finding Common Ground<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What unfolded during the event was deeply heartwarming. Beyond the formal presentations and competitive rigour, the true magic happened in the quiet and shared moments. During the initial ice-breaking sessions, nervous energy quickly melted into genuine camaraderie. As participants gathered to share stories over local cuisines, a beautiful realisation emerged. Despite coming from vastly different backgrounds and borders, they shared profound commonalities in their hopes, struggles, and design philosophies.<\/span><\/p>\n