Jury

Shu Hung, CCO of AKQA, has dedicated her career to creating products and experiences that bridge business and culture. Early on, she worked at agencies in New York, Beijing, and Berlin before landing in Portland with Nike, contributing to marketing and digital strategy for Nike Women and Nike Sportswear. Shu joined UNIQLO as the global creative director, assembling a cross-functional team across several global cities. As head of cultural collaborations, she worked with prestigious institutions such as MoMA, MACBA in Barcelona, and the Garage in Moscow. Her interest in fashion and sustainability led her to Everlane, as creative director. She rebuilt the creative team, relocating it from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and spearheaded a visual and editorial rebrand. Shu also founded Table of Contents, a physical and digital retail platform that curates avant-garde design objects from around the world, bringing innovative design to the Pacific Northwest and beyond.