DesignRush is delighted to welcome Ashwin Gobindram to the Best Design Awards jury.
Known for his visionary approach to creative technology, Gobindram’s innovative skills make him an invaluable addition to the jury.
Who Is Ashwin Gobindram?
Ashwin is a New York native creative technologist, currently serving as the COO of CXR.Agency, which he co-founded with his brother. Renowned for his future-forward solutions across mobile, web, cloud, blockchain, AI, and spatial technology, he has led his company to collaborate with big brands like HTC, Dropbox, and more.
Ashwin Gobindram's relentless passion for design and innovation laid the foundation for One Arm Bandit, a consultancy he co-founded with his brother, Lucky.
Initially focusing on mobile app design and development, over the years, the company has evolved into the powerhouse now known as CXR.Agency.
Today, it is recognized as an industry leader in mobile, web, and spatial design and development.
It boasts an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients like Restaurant.com and luxury brands under the Richemont group, including IWC and Vacheron Constantin.
@WeAreCXR has been awarded a @WebExcellenceAw for the @Restaurant_com app overhaul!
— WeAreCXR (@WeAreCXR) January 18, 2024
🍽️Elevating the dining experience with a sleek, user-friendly navigation and a seamless Google Maps integration. https://t.co/Yhvuyv6bWkhttps://t.co/cmYsvjPYi7pic.twitter.com/yHG1Y6Efrs
Among its notable achievements is the creation of Richemont’s first standalone immersive experience, ARcadium, featuring experiences for Vacheron, Jaeger, IWC, Piaget, Panerai, and Mont Blanc.
CXR.Agency has also been at the forefront of innovation with projects like Eden: Discovery, the world's first blockchain-enabled extraction shooter in collaboration with XPunks and Ripple.
Embracing the Future of AI
Part of Ashwin’s innovativeness traces back to his recognition of AI’s significant impact on creative workflows across design disciplines.
He stresses the importance of integrating AI tools effectively and staying ahead of evolving technologies.
According to him, the challenge lies in adapting to AI’s capabilities and overcoming philosophical apprehensions within the industry.
A Message to Aspiring Designers
As part of the DesignRush Design Awards jury, Gobindram is excited to see the groundbreaking work submitted by talented teams.
He believes a winning design should exemplify original thinking while adhering to best practices.
Gobindram offers a piece of advice for creatives aspiring to win a design award like the Best Design Awards by DesignRush:
“Respect the fundamentals and best practices of your respective discipline, but constantly look for meaningful opportunities to evolve or very intentionally break their paradigms.
It’s often small evolutions to design patterns and approaches we use every day that lead to really great outcomes.”
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