Young Ones Student Awards

The Young Ones competition is one of the most acclaimed advertising, interactive and design student competitions. It has a tradition of excellence dating back to 1986.

2025 Young Ones - Young Ones ADC

Mirage

School Salzburg University of Applied Sciences / Salzburg

Category

Design for Good / Interactive

Annual ID

YO25_A193M

In a constantly changing world, many people struggle to develop a clear vision of how they want to live with their environment and fellow human beings. This uncertainty can lead to stagnation—both individually and societally. The goal is to create a method that makes personal visions of the future visible and enables self-reflection, allowing for conscious decisions about what lies ahead.
Mirage is a reflection tool that helps visitors recognize their individual goals and desires for the future. By answering a set of questions, participants determine their personal stance on the central question: "How do I want to live with my fellow humans and my environment?" and compare it with their lived reality. Instead of providing ready-made answers, MIRAGE encourages self-exploration and makes the invisible visible.
Participants' responses are translated into an abstract visualization—a kind of manifestation image that reflects their current perspective. This image can be printed, interpreted, and compared with others, making personal aspirations for the future and potential discrepancies with reality visible. By fostering self-reflection and exchange, MIRAGE encourages people to actively think about their future and consciously shape it.

2025 Awards

Total Points: 4

Student Merit

Credits

College / University

Salzburg University of Applied Sciences / Salzburg

Professor / Instructor

Viktoria Kirjuchina

Concept & Design

Annika Braun
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