The Judges
Every submission was read, watched, and weighed by this four-person panel — leaders across product design, engineering, brand, education, and marketing. They evaluated every entry on innovation, craft, impact, and relevance to NYC's design ecosystem. The 2026 results belong to them.
A creative at heart and software engineer by trade. 25+ years coding, 15+ years in NYC tech, 10+ years in leadership. Serial founding/early engineer at Artsy, Octave, Cityblock, Kismet, Puzzmo, and SendingStone.
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Multi-faceted designer with over 15 years of experience across disciplines. Notable clients include Grey Goose, Red Bull US, Tag Heuer, AMC, and DC Universe. Exploring the intersection of design practice and AI as a means to explore trauma.
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Specializes in narrative-driven growth, go-to-market strategy, and digital transformation. Partners with C-suite leaders to build content ecosystems and brand experiences at the intersection of design, technology, and innovation. Translates strategy into scalable, high-impact outcomes across global organizations.
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Emmy Award-winning Principal Designer at Cisco leading design and strategy of AI-driven workplace experiences and Agentic UX. Previously defined the mobile vision for Google Drive and shaped products at IBM. Has mentored over 4,000 designers worldwide.
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