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Vórtice 2026, organised by FADCOM–ESPOL, concluded with lectures, an awards ceremony for student projects, cultural performances and practical workshops. The event promoted the exchange of knowledge, creativity and collaborative learning amongst students, lecturers and professionals in the fields of design and audiovisual communication.

Lümia, a modular organiser inspired by the Bauhaus school, was one of the winning projects at the Latin American Design Awards (LAD Awards). The proposal was developed by Jeffersson Zambrano, Ariana Lozada and Belén Villegómez, students at FADCOM–ESPOL, as part of the Design Workshop II module, under the guidance of lecturer Jimmy Cañizares. This international recognition highlights the students’ creativity and talent in product design.

“La Tribu Guayaca,” a project developed by students in FADCOM's Design Workshop I under the guidance of Professor Da Hee Park, was selected as a finalist in the Br 2026 Awards. The project combines Guayaquil's cultural identity, creativity, and sustainability through the use of recycled paper and cardboard.

FADCOM students, under the guidance of professor Daniel Castelo, present “POSCA Laboratory,” a series of illustrated posters based on literary and narrative texts, created through processes of research, conceptualization, and graphic experimentation with acrylic markers.

The exhibition “From concept to print,” curated by professors Antonio Moncayo and Franklin Guadalupe, features works by students in the Printing Techniques program who apply their graphic designs to T-shirts, bags, and mugs using DTF and sublimation, demonstrating how designs can be adapted to different media and materials.

The Faculty of Art, Design, and Audiovisual Communication (FADCOM) of ESPOL commenced the 2026-2 academic semester on Monday, September 28, with a day focused on graphic experimentation and practical learning, carried out in collaboration with the POSCA brand.

The School of Art, Design, and Audiovisual Communication (FADCOM) at ESPOL held the semifinals of its 5MinPitch on Monday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 1, 2026. During this stage, participating projects were evaluated through a short presentation format, with a focus on the participants’ ability to communicate and defend their proposals clearly and effectively.

The Faculty of Art, Design, and Audiovisual Communication presents “Surfing Coastal Archetypes,” an exhibition created by students in the Graphic Design 1 course during PAO I-2026, under the guidance of Professor Mónica Robles.

The School of Art, Design, and Audiovisual Communication (FADCOM) is opening the exhibition *La Tribu Guayaca*, an art installation created by students in the *Design Workshop I* course, which transforms recycled paper and cardboard into a project inspired by the power of nature, Guayaquil’s identity, and sustainable design.

The Faculty of Art, Design, and Audiovisual Communication (FADCOM) is opening the exhibition *La Tribu Guayaca*, an art installation created by students in the *Design Workshop I* course, which transforms recycled paper and cardboard into a project inspired by the power of nature, Guayaquil’s identity, and sustainable design.