Endangered Animal Atlas Educational Graphic Posters by Vahid Mirzaei Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design

Vahid Mirzaei recognized for graphics, illustration and visual communication design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Endangered Animal Atlas Educational Graphic Posters by Vahid Mirzaei, designed for Vahid Mirzaei Design, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the Silver A' Design Award Means

The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

More About Endangered Animal Atlas Educational Graphic Posters

Endangered Animal Atlas is a series of educational posters that presents 52 endangered animals. Each animal is illustrated with its English name and its conservation status. The posters support Persian speakers who are learning English, and they also inform readers about the state of wildlife. The illustrations are made with digital painting in a two-color scheme, which keeps every image simple and clear. Each poster measures 100 by 100 centimeters. The series joins vocabulary learning with information about species protection.

About Vahid Mirzaei

Vahid Mirzaei is an Iranian graphic designer known for his narrative posters and symbolic visual language. His work blends cultural motifs with modern aesthetics to address social themes. With over a decade of experience, he has gained international recognition in poster, branding, and packaging design, exploring the role of AI in visual storytelling.

Award Record

Vahid Mirzaei is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.

About the A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award

The A' Graphic Design Award is an international graphic design competition recognizing good graphic designs by best creative agencies and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to graphic designers, communication designers, graphic artists and illustrators from all countries. Typical entries include logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs and business cards. The awarded graphic designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/graphics

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/169252
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169252
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169252
Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/365719

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Endangered Animal Atlas Educational Graphic Posters
Function: Educational Graphic Posters
Category: Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
Discipline: Communication Design
Industry: Branding & Advertising and Arts
Colors: Maroon, Crimson, Firebrick, Medium Violet Red and Deep Pink
Images: 5
Client: Vahid Mirzaei Design

The Recognition

Laureate: Vahid Mirzaei
Country: Iran
Recognition: Silver A' Design Award
Edition: 2024 - 2025
Design ID: #169252

Credits

Image Credits: Designed by Vahid Mirzaei

Design Details

Unique Properties: This project visually presents 52 endangered animals to raise awareness while aiding Persian speakers in learning English. Each animal is depicted graphically with its name and conservation status, combining education and language learning. Designed for the National Language Learning Institute, the project enhances vocabulary while fostering environmental consciousness, making learning both engaging and meaningful.
Inspiration: This project was inspired by the urgent need to protect endangered species and the power of visual learning in education. By combining wildlife conservation with language acquisition, it engages Persian speakers in a meaningful way. Research on visual memory and bilingual learning influenced the design, ensuring clarity and retention. The selection of 52 animals reflects global biodiversity, emphasizing the importance of preservation while enriching vocabulary.
Research: This project raises awareness about endangered species while supporting language learning, making education both engaging and meaningful. By visually presenting 52 animals, it enhances retention and fosters a deeper connection with nature. The combination of conservation and bilingual education encourages learners to develop environmental responsibility while improving their English skills, making the project a valuable tool for both awareness and personal growth.
Challenge: The main challenge was balancing artistic simplicity with detailed representation. Capturing the essence of 52 endangered animals in a two-color digital painting style required precision—too much detail would overwhelm, too little would lose identity. Ensuring clarity for both language learners and conservation awareness while maintaining aesthetic appeal was a delicate process. Finding the right visual harmony made the project both educational and impactful.
Realization and Technology: This project was created using digital painting techniques in a two-color scheme, ensuring a visually striking yet minimalistic design. The monochromatic approach enhances clarity and focus, making the illustrations both artistic and educational.
Operation and Interaction: This project functions as an interactive educational tool, allowing users to visually engage with 52 endangered animals while learning their English names. The transformation happens through step-by-step language association, where visuals reinforce memory. Key frames include animal illustrations, names, and conservation status. The minimalist design enhances focus, ensuring better retention. By combining language learning with wildlife awareness, it creates a deeper, lasting impact.
Project Duration and Location: Start: March 2024 End: January 2025
Specifications: The original posters has been design in 100cm X 100cm 300 dpi CMYK color
Keywords: Poster, Education, Animals, Endangered, Environment, Learning English, Minimal