Celebrating Creativity: Adobe Champs Showcase Design Talent
A Celebration of Digital Design Talent
In an exciting event that showcases the best young digital designers around the globe, Pearson's Certiport recently announced the winners of the 2025 Adobe Certified Professional World Championship. This prestigious competition, marking its twelfth year, allows talented individuals to demonstrate their creativity and expertise in using Adobe's flagship software.
Winners of the Championship
The competition concluded with an impressive array of finalists who demonstrated outstanding skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This year's champion, Thiago Mello from Brazil, surpassed 47 other finalists who gathered to compete in a vibrant atmosphere filled with innovation and creativity. Here are the top contenders:
- First place: Thiago Mello, Brazil
- Second place: Hallie Mitchell, United Kingdom
- Third place: Veleria Ximena Barreiro Guillen, Ecuador
- Fourth place: Lucas Maia, Brazil
- Fifth place: Reina El Chami, Lebanon
- Sixth place: Sophia Michelle Alfaro Escobar, Peru
- Seventh place: Norah Dunyach, USA
- Eighth place: Lihka Belenytska, Macau, China
- Ninth place: Zhenghao Wang, China
- Tenth place: Chayanon Hanam, Thailand
Competing for Change
Finalists were tasked with creating innovative designs for the nonprofit organization Networking for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) over a period of eight hours. Their projects, such as dynamic posters and engaging social media promotions, were aimed at raising awareness for NFTE's World Series of Innovation (WSI), where students create solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Cheyanne Ornelas, a Program Manager at NFTE, expressed excitement over the competition’s impact on student learning, saying, "This competition gave students a chance to strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset while telling stories that inspire change."
Judging and Awards
A panel of industry experts, alongside NFTE representatives, assessed each finalist's work based on key criteria including visual appeal, adherence to project requirements, and professionalism in using Adobe Creative Cloud applications. The ultimate prize for the first-place winner was a generous cash award of $8,000. Second and third places received $4,000 and $2,000, respectively, recognizing their creativity and hard work.
Dr. Gary Gates, Managing Director of Pearson VUE, reflected on the students' achievements, stating, "To see these talented individuals apply their Adobe certification skills in real-world challenges is truly inspiring and shows the importance of developing critical career skills."
Looking Ahead
As one exciting chapter closes, preparations are already underway for the next edition of this competition. The 2026 Adobe Certified Professional World Championship is set to take place at the Disney Grand California in Anaheim. This upcoming event promises to be another platform for young talents to shine and further hone their skills as they embark on their design careers.
About Certiport
Certiport, a subsidiary of Pearson VUE, is renowned for its significant contributions to certification examination development and management. With over 13,000 Authorized Testing Centers globally, Certiport continues to empower learners through a robust portfolio of certification programs. These programs include the official Microsoft Office Specialist certification and the Adobe Certified Professional certification, which help students enhance their career prospects through skill validation.
About NFTE
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial thinking in students from diverse backgrounds. Since its inception in 1987, NFTE has reached over a million students, offering them valuable tools to cultivate their entrepreneurial skills through engaging educational experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Adobe Certified Professional World Championship?
This championship is an annual competition that challenges students to demonstrate their digital design skills using Adobe software.
Who won the 2025 Championship?
Thiago Mello from Brazil took first place, with Hallie Mitchell and Veleria Ximena Barreiro Guillen in second and third place, respectively.
What were the contestants working on?
The contestants created design projects for NFTE aimed at promoting the World Series of Innovation.
What is Certiport's role in this competition?
Certiport manages the competition and provides certification training and resources to students.
When and where will the next Championship take place?
The 2026 Adobe Certified Professional World Championship is scheduled for July 26-29, 2026, at Disney Grand California in Anaheim.
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