Avameow Communication Game by Anqi Liu Wins the A' Design Award in Electronic and Video Game Design

Anqi Liu acknowledged for electronic and video game design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Avameow Communication Game by Anqi Liu, designed for DG-Meteor, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Electronic and Video Game Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the A' Design Award Means

The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Regarding Avameow Communication Game

Avameow is a mobile game and digital product. The game was an adaptation of the tale of King Arthur, which is featured in the board game The Resistance, Avalon, which also inspired this story. Avameow allows players to role-play as a cat knight or minion and travel on adventures both online and in-person with friends and family.

About Anqi Liu

Hi My name is Angie Liu. I am a full-stack user experience and user interface designer with visual and information design backgrounds, applying information organizing, visual impacts, and research skills into experience design. I am currently a senior UI/UX designer in Beamable.inc. I create user-centered designs that are intuitive, elegant, and meaningful.

Award Record

Anqi Liu is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted in the 2022 - 2023 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Electronic and Video Game Design Award

The A' Video Game Design Award is an international game design competition recognizing good video games by leading game designers and developers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to video game designers, game studios, electronic game manufacturers and software engineers from all countries. Typical entries include role-playing games, adventure games, racing games, sports games, puzzle games and strategy games. The awarded video game designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/video-game

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://designers.org/148275
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/148275
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!148275
Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/337600
Further Information from the Laureate: http://rb.gy/ij2aa6

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Avameow Communication Game
Function: Communication Game
Category: Electronic and Video Game Design
Discipline: Communication Design
Industry: Entertainment and Software
Colors: Silver, Wheat, Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Rosy Brown
Images: 5
Client: DG-Meteor

The Recognition

Laureate: Anqi Liu
Country: United States of America
Recognition: A' Design Award
Edition: 2022 - 2023
Design ID: #148275

Credits

Image Credits: Image #No1 : Illustrator / animator Yangyuchen (Richan) Li 2023 Image #No1 : Graphic Designer/ UI/UX Designer / Game Designer Anqi (Angie) Liu 2023 Image #No2 : Illustrator / animator Yangyuchen (Richan) Li 2023 Image #No2 : Graphic Designer/ UI/UX Designer / Game Designer Anqi (Angie) Liu 2023 Image #No3 : Illustrator / animator Yangyuchen (Richan) Li 2023 Image #No3 : Graphic Designer/ UI/UX Designer / Game Designer Anqi (Angie) Liu 2023 Image #No4 : Illustrator / animator Yangyuchen (Richan) Li 2023 Image #No4 : Graphic Designer/ UI/UX Designer / Game Designer Anqi (Angie) Liu 2023 Image #No5 : Illustrator / animator Yangyuchen (Richan) Li 2023 Image #No5 : Graphic Designer/ UI/UX Designer / Game Designer Anqi (Angie) Liu 2022 Video : Illustrator / animator Yangyuchen (Richan) Li 2023 Video : Graphic Designer/ UI/UX Designer / Game Designer Anqi (Angie) Liu 2023

Design Details

Unique Properties: Avameow offers a fun and engaging experience for social gatherings, bringing people together through strategy-based conversations and overcoming challenges as a team. This game is a contemporary adaptation of the popular board game "The Resistance: Avalon," adapted for a mobile audience. Whether you are looking to strengthen relationships with loved ones or seeking an exciting form of entertainment, Avameow is the perfect journey for those who want an enjoyable and thrilling adventure.
Inspiration: Avameow was born out of a need for a fun, interactive, and digital solution during the pandemic when traditional board games like "The Resistance: Avalon'' could no longer be played with friends in person. The concept of a digital, conversational strategy party game emerged, incorporating the classic legend of King Arthur and re-imagining it as the tale of King Meowthur. This innovative game offers a unique and exciting adventure that can be played both locally and online.
Research: Avameow offers versatile and customizable gameplay, with in-person and online modes, a default story, and a timed clock. It accommodates different communication preferences, including audio chat, further enhancing its accessible design. The custom mode takes the experience to the next level by allowing players to create their own stories and adventures, making it a great option for those seeking a more personalized and unique experience.
Challenge: Avameow is more than just a game, it's a social platform where friends can come together to share an adventure or make new friends along the way. Unlike other conversational social games, Avameow boasts a highly autonomous system that provides not only a familiar and beloved legend of King Meowthur, but also gives players the option to create their own custom storylines. This opens up an exciting world of possibilities, allowing players to explore their own unique adventures and experiences. Avameow is a social platform that offers a new approach to the party game genre. Its highly autonomous system provides a legend of King Meowthur and allows players to create custom storylines.
Realization and Technology: The product interface and work flow were developed in Figma. Conceptually for Ios and Android systems based on the Unity engine.
Operation and Interaction: With the option to communicate using text or audio, players can immerse themselves in the game's interactive and animated world. They have the opportunity to role-play as a cat in the legend of King Meowthur, bringing the story to life and adding an extra layer of fun and excitement to the game. Avameow provides a platform for friends to come together and enjoy their time, even if they're unable to meet in person. This digital conversational strategy party game is a great way to bond and have fun with friends and family.
Project Duration and Location: The project started in January 2022 in Boston and finished in February 2023 in Boston.
Specifications: Ios system 390 x 844.
Keywords: Social Game, Party Game, Accessibility Design, Making Friend, Game Design, Game