HEAD – Geneva: 28 Awards to Celebrate the Next Generation in Visual Arts, Design and Cinema

On June 26, 2025, HEAD – Geneva concluded its academic year with the graduation ceremony for 251 Bachelor’s and Master’s students from the fields of Design, Visual Arts, Cinema, Interior Architecture, Illustration, Jewellery and Fashion.

On this occasion, 28 awards were presented by foundations, institutions and professional partners to a selection of graduation projects, each distinguished by independent juries for their quality, precision and singularity.

HEAD warmly congratulates all the graduates for the commitment, discipline and creativity they demonstrated throughout their academic journeys. Graduation marks a significant personal and professional milestone, reflecting the diversity of practices and sensibilities that run through the school's programs.

“Congratulations to all the graduates for the quality of their work and the dedication shown over the course of their studies. Our sincere gratitude also goes to our partners, whose support uplifts and shines a light on the emerging artistic scene.”
Lada Umstätter, Director of HEAD – Geneva

This year’s awards highlight the strength of the graduates’ achievements and encourage each of them to pursue their research, stand by their creative choices, and actively contribute to artistic, cultural and professional communities.

2025 Awards
Fondation Vahabzadeh Award Sophia Tapia Buchelli, Synecdoche, Swiss Hotel, Master in Interior Architecture
Fondation Vahabzadeh Award , Marc-Arthur Sohna, Ngog Lituba, the mountain who fell from the sky, Master Media Design
METAA Media Experiments in Technology and Art Association Award , Basile Brun, CreaTune, Master Media Design
Werkbund Suisse Romande Award , Mathias Baltisberger, Subterraneum, Master Media Design
Prix d’Excellence Domaine design et arts visuels de la HES⁠–⁠SO (Design), Océane Serrat, Roots, Master Media Design
Neumann de la Ville de Genève Award , Salomé Djeranian, Unearthing a negotiated absence, Master CCC, Critical Curatorial Cybermedia - Contemporary Artistic Practices
Galerie Lovay Fine Arts Award , Katherine Bautista, Waste of Pleasure, Work.Master – Pratiques artistiques contemporaines
Prix d’Excellence Domaine design et arts visuels de la HES⁠–⁠SO (Arts visuels), Quentin Piel Langlet, The Agenda, diplômée en Work.Master – Contemporary Artistic Practices
Fondation BEA Award , Lila Zoggagh, La Buscaille, bachelor Visual Communication
Biennale Upload Award and Grilli Type pour la typographie Award, Julie Babey, Mur/Mur, bachelor Visual Communication
Caran d’Ache Award and Fondation Joie de lire Award , Alissa Kumpf, CTOÏMO, bachelor Illustration
Caran d’Ache Award , Mélie Notari, Brebis Galeuse, bachelor Fine Arts
Cryptogame de l'AGPI, Chiara Pugliese, On pourrait dire que je suis un pervers narcissique..., bachelor Illustration
Teo Jakob Award , Narcisse Malumba, Fréquences, bachelor Interior Architecture
Association suisse des architectes d’intérieur, vsi-asai Award , Carolina Rodrigues, A Sul, bachelor Interior Architecture
Swiss Design Association Award , Lola Rust, Elle était une fois, bachelor Jewellery Design
Time to Watches Award, Suan You, Mimu, Bachelor Jewellery Design
Tremplin Fondation Leenaards pour les Arts visuels Award, Ruijin Song, Le Terrier, bachelor in Fine Arts
Tremplin Fondation Leenaards pour les Arts visuels Award, Samuel Ceccotti, Ora lo senti?, bachelor in Fine Arts
Tremplin Fondation Leenaards pour les Arts visuels Award, Savannah Mamie, La charge oxydée, bachelor in Fine Arts
Fondation Théodore Strawinsky Award, Julie Richard, Yes darling, I've come home,bachelor in Fine Arts
Laurence Boissier Award, Agathe de Limoges, Une clé qui n'ouvre rien, bachelor in Fine Arts
Tremplin Fondation Leenaards pour le Cinéma Award and Masé-Résonance Award Iryna Melinchenko, Réminiscence, bachelor in filmmaking
Tremplin Fondation Leenaards pour le Cinéma Award, Elodi Arpa, Pies al reves, bachelor in filmmaking
Color Grade,Award Lézio Schiffke-Rodriguez, No veía los colores, bachelor in filmmaking

Photo highlights from the graduation ceremonies here
Discover all the graduation projects on the dedicated website: www.head-geneve.show

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