ARTS THREAD Announces Winners of Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2025
London, UK – November 2025 – ARTS THREAD, the leading digital platform for emerging artists and designers, has announced the winners of its annual Global Creative Graduate Showcase for 2025.
The showcase celebrates the next generation of creative talent from around the world, providing a vital platform for graduates to gain international exposure and connect with industry leaders.
This year's winners were selected from a highly competitive field, with entries spanning furniture, installation art, and menswear.
The showcase highlights innovative projects that not only demonstrate exceptional skill but also address contemporary issues through creative expression.
This year's winning entries explore themes of renewal after environmental disaster, remote human connection through technology, and the importance of intergenerational bonds.
By providing a global stage for these graduates, ARTS THREAD aims to bridge the gap between higher education and the creative industries.
1. The winner in the Furniture category is Yuxin Luo, a Design MA graduate from ArtCenter College of Design, for her project "CinderGlow." Inspired by the aftermath of the 2025 Eaton Fire in California, the work transforms a fire-damaged branch into a vessel of light, symbolising renewal and healing.
2. In the Installation/Sculpture category, Laura A Dima, an Art Science MA graduate from the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, was recognised for "The Alien Between Us." This interactive installation uses haptic technology and biometric data to explore intimate remote interactions between two participants.
3. Jon Liesenfeld, a Fashion Design BA graduate from AMD Akademie Mode & Design, won the Menswear category with "l'apprenti - the youth lack its master," a collection that examines intergenerational relationships through artisanal techniques and symbolic leather manipulation.
The Global Creative Graduate Showcase is a cornerstone of ARTS THREAD’s mission to support emerging creatives as they transition from academia to professional practice.
All winning projects are featured on the ARTS THREAD platform, offering graduates unparalleled visibility to a global audience of brands, media, and industry professionals.
The full list of winners can be viewed on the Global Creative Graduate Showcase website.
About Arts Thread
Arts Thread is the world’s leading digital platform connecting emerging creatives with industry professionals, institutions, and opportunities that shape creative careers.
Dedicated to fostering talent, developing ethical practices, and driving sustainability in design, Arts Thread serves as an essential resource for young creatives navigating today’s competitive industries.
