“The HEY! augmented reality magazine double cover from Nanyang Technological University is an innovative and exciting concept that merges the physical and digital worlds. By using AR technology, readers are able to interact with the magazine cover in a way that was previously impossible.

The double cover design, which features both a traditional print cover and an augmented reality cover, adds an extra layer of engagement and immersion for the reader. This cutting-edge technology is not only entertaining, but it also opens up new possibilities for the future of magazine design and advertising.

Overall, the HEY! AR magazine cover is a great example of how technology can be used to enhance and transform traditional media.”

– Comments from the judges at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), which gave NTU’s HEY! a Silver Award in the Design, Covers category. 

Sometimes, two is really better than one. HEY!’s double AR cover issue won a Silver award from the education professional body. The dual cover issue, published last year, was handed out at the Convocation and Freshmen Welcome ceremonies, and featured communication graduate Regene Lim in different scenes to represent graduation and fresh first-year journeys.  

This is HEY!’s second accolade from the international body. For its innovative use of digital communications, the magazine won the prestigious Platinum award in 2021.

This story was published in the Jul-Aug 2023 issue of HEY!. To read it and other stories from this issue in print, click here.