Design practitioners
Product designers, design directors, and studio founders with hands-on experience bringing ideas to life.
Jury Nomination
Your expertise.
A place on the panel.
Bring your experience to the evaluation of outstanding product design. Nominate yourself or someone whose professional perspective would strengthen the NY Product Design Awards jury.
Submit a NominationWho we’re looking for
Experience comes
in many forms.
We welcome professional perspectives across product design and related fields.
Industry specialists
Professionals whose work connects design with engineering, technology, manufacturing, or user experience.
Educators & researchers
Those developing design knowledge through teaching, research, and professional practice.
Why serve as a juror?
Good design deserves
your perspective.
Bring your professional judgment to new ideas, different approaches, and thoughtful details. Help give well-resolved design the consideration it deserves.
Meet the Minds Behind the RecognitionCan I nominate myself or a colleague?
Yes. Choose the appropriate option at the beginning of the form. When nominating someone else, obtain their permission before sharing their details.
What should I include with a nomination?
Provide professional details, a biography, and the design categories that best reflect the nominee’s expertise. A website, portfolio, or supporting profile can help give context to their experience.
Can jurors also enter the awards?
Yes. Jurors may enter their own work, but they may not judge their own entries. Explore the judging criteria.