Introducing the Nominees for the 2017 Gymnasium Excellence in Learning Award: Alvaro Triano

Alvaro Triano is one of four nominees selected for our Gymnasium Excellence in Learning Award. This award is sponsored by Aquent and Vitamin T and serves to spotlight a Europe-based individual who has demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative for learning in 2016. With a prize of a trophy as well as the coveted Standards Collection of ebooks from our friends at A Book Apart, the award both recognizes the hard work of the honoree and equips them with the tools necessary to assist them in continuing their efforts. Though Laure Navarro was ultimately named the winner, read on to learn why Alvaro and his work caught our attention.

Alvaro is a Madrid-based freelance graphic designer who credits our courses for helping him to understand American design terminology. After successfully completing Coding For Designers, UX Fundamentals, and Information Design and Visualization Fundamentals, Alvaro was able to apply what he learned to his job as a professional graphic designer. His work, which includes infographic and logo designs and layouts, can be seen in his online portfolio. His portfolio work demonstrates a solid command of type, color, and layout, and his logo design in particular caught the judge’s eye and demonstrates that he has a promising future in the field of design.

Thanks to Milo Goodman for his contribution to this story.

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