January 23, 2025
Adobe Certified Associate World Championship 2014 - Where it all started
Design
In 2014, I was pursuing my studies in Social Media and Web Development at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), where I had the opportunity to follow my passion for design and refine my skills. Thanks to the progress I made in my assignments, I was selected to participate in a competition hosted by Certiport, a company that assesses and certifies students on their knowledge of Adobe applications—providing valuable experience and achievements for job applications.
When given the chance, I embraced the challenge, which led me to compete in the event.
Although the design below may not fully reflect established design principles, it was a valuable experience that allowed me to express my creativity, with guidance from my lecturer, Mr. Terrence Peck.
Below are the draft and final versions of the poster I created for my entry to the World Championship.

Draft Version of the competition poster for RSVP Singapore

Final Version of the competition poster for RSVP Singapore
This design was created for the Certiport Challenge as part of the selection process to represent ACAWC 2014, where I was awarded 2nd runner-up.
Moving on, I had the honor of representing Singapore in the worldwide competition, an experience that pushed me to my limits and truly tested my skills. Competing against 32 talented participants from all over the world, each with their unique strengths and perspectives, was both challenging and inspiring.
The full livestream of the event, 7th Place awarded to Muhammad Danial for ACA World Championship 2014, Honourable mentioned for Creative Layout.
"The anxiety was real, and the anticipation overwhelming, but I overcame it and made it happen."
Despite the intense competition, I remained focused on showcasing my design abilities and stayed determined to give my best effort. Through hard work and dedication, I managed to secure a spot in the Top 10 of the championship, a milestone that reinforced my passion for design and further fueled my drive to continually improve and grow as a creative professional.

Top 10 Showcase, 7th Place in Adobe World Championship 2014, Honourable Mentioned for Creative Layout


