Dr. José Valentino Ruiz Receives International Design Recognition for A Symphony of Flavor: The Human Flourishing Suite.

Dr. José Valentino Ruiz, Associate Professor of Music Business & Entrepreneurship in the University of Florida School of Music and Associate Member of the Florida AI & Health Institute in the UF College of Medicine, received the Platinum Prize® in Public Services & Social Initiatives from the World Front Design Awards for A Symphony of Flavor: The Human Flourishing Suite.

The interdisciplinary project was recognized for excellence in integrating music, culinary arts, storytelling, and concepts of human flourishing into a unified creative experience. Ruiz served as Composer, Creative Director, Concept Developer, Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, and Project Lead.

The recognition reflects Ruiz's broader interdisciplinary work exploring how music and creative practice can intersect with other fields to develop experiences centered on human connection, innovation, and flourishing.