VisCom Student Work Honored with Graphis New Talent Awards
Several Visual Communication students at East Texas A&M University received high honors in the 2025 Graphis New Talent Awards. Founded in 1944, Graphis provides a platform that showcases the groundbreaking work of professionals and emerging talents. Through their comprehensive collections, prestigious competitions, unparalleled publications, and diverse educational initiatives, Graphis aims to foster a rich dialogue within the creative community.
Each year, Graphis selects winners from thousands of submissions to showcase the best rising design talent. This year’s competition saw nearly 2,000 entries from 95 universities, colleges and portfolio schools across the globe.
In total, East Texas A&M Visual Communication students received 6 Gold awards, 5 Silver awards, and 21 Honorable Mentions. The winners are listed below:
Gold Awards
- Greeley Hat Works Logo by Charlea Helmberger (BFA ‘25)
- Otoko Menu by Chiara Odgers (BFA ‘24)
- The Violin Society of America Poster by Nikki Caballero (BFA ‘24)
- Shire Equestrian Products Logo by Jasmin Vargas (BFA ‘25)
- Black Girl Film Poster by Micheal Tucker (BFA ‘25)
- Uptown Fetch Club Logo by Micheal Tucker
Silver Awards
- Dead word: Tragematoplist Typography by Ana Aguilar (BFA ‘25)
- Twilight Coffee Branding by Ana Aguilar
- Evolution Electronic Vehicles Logo by Cassidy Hearn (BFA ‘25)
- Dead word: Xylogenous Typography and Motion Design by Emma Selke (BFA ‘25)
- Many That Live Deserve Death Typography by Savannah Danforth (BFA ‘25)
Honorable Mentions
- There’s No Place Like Home Typography and A mouthful of Fiesta ads by Nikki Caballero,
- Greeley Hat Works Branding by Charlea Helmberger
- Some Birds Aren't Meant To Be Caged Typography by Emma Selke
- GE Smart Mixer Ads by Micheal Tucker
- Cholula Ads by Chiara Odgers
- Ellis Canvas Tents Branding and Family Love Book Cover and You Are What You Eat by Kiara Gomez (BFA ‘25)
- Rubber Chicken Throwing Poster by Brett Roth (BFA ‘24)
- Oats Alphabet by Adrian Guardado
- Farma C. Fresh Logo and The Preta Oister Poster by Heywon Kwon
- Capturing Autumn Alphabet by Jaeden Colsten (BFA ‘25)
- Vote For Women Poster and Frankenstein Poster by Hanbi Kim (BFA ‘25)
- Printing Press Brochure by Saul Miranda
- Dead word: Gaudiloquent by Hannah Brown (BFA ‘25)
- Full House Alphabet by David Ellis (BFA ‘24)
- Monster Mayhem Poster by Ana Aguilar (BFA ‘25)
- Sneakertopia Exhibition Promo by Tyler Halloway (BFA ‘25).
View the VisCom recognized work in their online gallery.
Featured image: Greeley Hat Works branding elements by Charlea Helmberger.