Graduate Student at IXD won the 3rd place in 2024 Metaverse Virtual Influencer Creation Design Contest

Competition Name: 2024 Metaverse Virtual Influencer Creation Design Contest

Entry Category: Metaverse Virtual Influencer Creation Design Contest - College Group

Award: Bronze Award (Third Place)

Project Name: "Yoyo Youtai"

Author: Yu-Chieh Cheng, Graduate Student in Interaction Design

Team Name: p-value < 0.05

Instructor: Hsiao-Yue Tsao

Design Concept: The protagonist of this project, Yoyo Youtai, is an apprentice who loves handicrafts and aspires to become a master craftsman. Yoyo Youtai is dedicated to his interests, which makes him stand out among his friends. He is always full of passion and enjoys finding joy in life. What makes Yoyo Youtai unique are the accessories he wears, all of which he made himself, showcasing his love for handicrafts and his excellent skills. He chooses to wear overalls, not only to carry tools conveniently but also to facilitate his creativity anytime, anywhere. In this digital age, Yoyo Youtai hopes to share his handicrafts through online platforms, allowing more people to understand and appreciate his work. He decided to start his first livestream, aiming to showcase his creations, exchange ideas with other handicraft enthusiasts, and improve his skills through mutual inspiration.

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