The sculptural work “Love Heart for Ha Noi” by Truc Bach Lake in Hanoi (Photo: baoxaydung.com.vn)

The mural covers a pillar, which is 7.4m in height and 6.4m in diameter, with bright images of plants and flowers. Thuy and her group also won a consolation prize for her “Love Heart for Ha Noi”, a heart-shaped sculpture decorated with millions of ceramic tiles placed by Truc Bach Lake in Hanoi. The two works are in the design categories of society and the environment.

The International Design Awards, established in 2007, are held annually in Los Angeles to recognize, honor and promote design visionaries and discover new talents in architecture, interior design, product design, graphic design, and fashion design.