Filipino cartoonist Kevin Eric Raymundo, also known to many as Tarantadong Kalbo, has won Japan’s prestigious Good Design Award 2022 for his viral artwork "Tumindig."
The Japan Institute of Design Promotion announced this year’s winners on Friday, October 7, 2022, via its website.
According to the Japan Institute of Design Promotion, the annual award acknowledges “exemplary design in many spheres, with the potential to drive industrial growth and enrich lives.”
There were 31 international awardees out of 392 works this year, and Kevin's Tumindig was one of the 1,560 entries from 21 countries.
Filed under the 'Contents for the general public' category, Tumindig was cited for its "high appeal" and "accessibility."
The Japanese award-giving body wrote on its website (published as is), “It’s artwork created to encourage voters to register to vote in national elections. Creators called for participation by creating derivative works from this artwork.
“The proceeds from merchandise sales were used for various support activities such as donating to the artists' labor union.
“In the face of the severe pandemic, it has become a means for people to connect with each other through SNS and other media.
“It has high appeal and is accessible not only nationwide but also worldwide.”
The jury commended Tumindig artwork for starting a movement and inspiring Filipinos to take a stand for truth, honesty, and justice.
Tumindig is a digital drawing that showcases the response of dissenters and activists against the atrocities during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
This viral artwork features numerous "fist people" bowing down, reminiscent of the fist bump gesture used by former President Rodrigo Duterte and his allies.
Only one glowing fist is standing upright, a graphic statement of taking a stand.
The Good Design Award also recognized in various categories these nine other Filipino design projects.
Sakay.PH, an app designed for commute directions in Metro Manila, won under the "Application, software for the general public" category.
The Nata de Coco Wound Dressing produced by Patchmed Cosmetic Trading was also recognized for being an environmental and people-friendly product.
The paper installation Tubbataha Coral Rip, won under the "Exhibition/display category" for its high-quality concept and powerful messaging.
The anti-catcalling campaign called Macho Choir by DDB Group Philippines was cited for its counter harrassment measures that influenced the regulation of public harrassment.
Project ANI by the Junior Chamber International of Manila Inc., and Mechanical Water Kiosk by the Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. won under the "Initiative and activity for community development category."
The construction and design spaces of Streetlight Tagpuro and MLR Polo Pavilion under Construction/space design for "Public facility category."