STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF DESIGN - WINNERS OF THE 31ST INTERNATIONAL REVIEW-COMPETITION OF DIPLOMA PROJECTS

On September 22-25, 2026, the 31^st International Review-Competition of Diploma Projects (Theses) in the specialties G17 Architecture and Urban Planning, B2 Design, B4 Fine Arts and Restoration at the first (bachelor’s) and second (master’s) levels of higher education was held at the Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University.

Head of the Department of Interior and Furniture Design of KNUTD Danylo Kosenko took part in the work of the competition referees in the nominations “Interior and Environmental Design” and “Industrial Design”.

The competition featured works by graduates of the Faculty of Design of the KNUTD – masters of the class of 2025 and bachelors of the class of 2026 of the educational programs “Environmental Design” and “Graphic Design”.

The following works were awarded at the competition:

Bachelor’s level:

Anastasia Zakusylo, supervisor assoc. prof. R. Ahliullin, “Design project of the interior of a restaurant with an open kitchen” – 1st degree diploma;

Antonina Kolesnichenko, supervisor assoc. prof. O. Shmelova-Nesterenko, “Design-project of the interior of a bar in the style of “speakeasy” – 2nd degree diploma;

Anna Makarenko, supervisor L. Zhuravel- Zmeeva, Ph.D., “Development of a corporate identity for the publishing house “Lamana” – 2nd degree diploma;

Anastasia Machulna, supervisors assoc. prof. R. Ahliullin, assoc.prof. N. Ryshkevych, “Design project of the interior of a floristic studio with an event area” – 1st degree diploma;

Anzhelika Myronyuk, supervisor assoc. prof. R. Ahliullin, “Interior design project of a cat cafe as a space for social interaction between humans and animals” – 1st degree diploma;

Hanna Moskaltseva, supervisors assoc. prof. R. Ahliullin, asst. V. Semenchenko, “Design-project of the interior of a teahouse as a space of mental recovery” – 1st degree diploma;

Maria Skrypnyk, supervisor assoc. prof. O. Shmelova-Nesterenko, “Design project of the interior of a therapeutic space for children and adults with post-traumatic stress disorder” – 1st degree diploma;

Elizaveta Khaylenko, supervisor assoc. prof. D. Kosenko, “Design project for landscape organization of an equestrian complex with tourist and rehabilitation functions” – 1st degree diploma.

Master's level:

Polina Katsion, supervisors assoc. prof. D. Kosenko, assoc. prof. N. Ryshkevych, “Renovation of the interior of an inclusive library in the context of the reconstruction of a historical building” – 1st degree diploma;

Dmytro Koba, supervisor assoc. prof. O. Shmelova-Nesterenko “Design of the interior of a coworking space in the context of renovation of an outdated building” – 2nd degree diploma.

Congratulations to the prize winners of the 31st International Review-Competition!

16.10.2026