JUDGE INTRODUCTION
The preliminary and final juries consist of approximately 70% international judges and 30% Taiwanese judges, ensuring professionalism and diversity in the evaluation process.
Michael Robinson
- Senior Creative roles for Microsoft, MTV, Comedy Central, and VH1, and Adobe Design Achievement Award honoree
- Former Program Director of Animation & Media Arts at Hong Kong Baptist University, faculty at Taipei National University of the Arts
- Directed and animated for MTVU and the award-winning film "East L.A. Interchange"
- Final Judge and Speaker at the Kuandu International Animation Festival
- MFA in Animation from the USC School of Cinematic Arts
Hong Kong
David Appiah
- Advisor to the President/ Founding Member / PADi
- Founding member / Graphic Design Awards Afrika Creative Director
- Integrated Graphic Designer / TBWA / MRM / OGILVY / MULLENLOWE / M&C SAATCHI / WUNDERMAN/ IPG Studios/ United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Lee, Min Hyoung
- Professor of Visual Design at Induk University
- Senior Vice President of the Korea Ensemble of Contemporary Design(KECD) Association
- Chosun Ilbo Art Journalist Designer
- Deputy Director of Chosun News Press
- A graphic designer for teacher education
Korea
Lin Chia Chi
- Founder of Moonshine Studio
- Chairperson of the Animation & Visual Effects Association (AVA), Taiwan
- Associate Professor, Department of Digital Multimedia Arts, Shih Hsin University
- Director of the 8th Taiwan academia industry consortium
- Jury Member of the 56th Golden Bell Awards
Taiwan
Roberto Iñiguez Flores
- Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs - Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico.
- Vice President of Cumulus Association – The Global Association of Art and Design.
- Awarded with the National Design Award/UNESCO – Lifetime achievement in Education.
- Board member of Science Gallery International Network.
- PhD in Design - Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain.
Mexico
Shiny Lee
- Creative Director at Whatever Taipei
- Served as jury member at One Show, Cannes Lions, etc.
- Awarded by D&AD, Spikes Asia, One Show Greater China, etc.
- Adjunct Professor of Communications Design at Shih Chien University
- Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology, Parsons School of Design
Taiwan
Phil Ko
- Chairman of the International Digital Entertainment Creative Association (IDEA), actively promoting international collaboration in animation, film, gaming, and AI content industries
- Currently at Gemhorn Inc., providing creators with tailored solutions for animation production—including workstations, graphics software, storage systems, and motion capture—along with installation and technical support
- Over 10 years of experience in animation and post-production, with extensive involvement in both 2D and 3D production pipelines
- Skilled in bridging academia and industry, offering workflow optimization through both technical and creative perspectives
- Worked for 7 years in online education, specializing in animated instructional media, including courseware design and educational scriptwriting
Taiwan
