2025 judging panel
Meet the multidisciplinary leaders who evaluate every Web Design Awards submission. Their combined expertise spans design systems, emerging technology, accessibility, and strategic storytelling—ensuring we celebrate work that resonates far beyond the screen.
How we evaluate
Each entry is reviewed independently by three judges before a collaborative session. Scores are accompanied by specific, actionable feedback designed to help teams evolve their craft.
Every site is reviewed for typographic harmony, motion principles, and the interplay between interaction design and storytelling.
Our panel verifies inclusive patterns, speed budgets, and progressive enhancement techniques to ensure experiences welcome every visitor.
We look beyond visuals to measure clarity of purpose, product-market fit, and the measurable outcomes generated by the work.
Judging week
We combine asynchronous reviews with live deliberations, ensuring every submission receives attention from specialists whose backgrounds complement the project’s industry and ambition level.
Judges immerse themselves in the submitted project across devices, capturing first-impression notes and user flows.
Each entry is assessed against our rubric. Judges compare evaluations asynchronously and share rationale for standout details.
Themes, innovation, and impact are debated in moderated sessions to balance experimentation with usability.
Finalists are confirmed, constructive feedback is compiled, and opportunities for industry amplification are defined.
Our panel
Judges are invited for their craft excellence, industry influence, and commitment to building a more ethical, accessible web. Each brings a unique point of view—ensuring the work we elevate reflects a diverse design landscape.
Director of Design Systems
Austin, USA
Amara builds multi-brand design systems for global SaaS platforms and champions evidence-based creativity.
Rotates through: Visual Design, Product Experiences, Emerging Tech
Principal Creative Technologist
Toronto, Canada
Sunjit pairs frontier technology with narrative-driven experiences for cultural institutions and ambitious startups.
Rotates through: Visual Design, Product Experiences, Emerging Tech
CEO
Pittsburgh, United States
Michael leads a digital studio that specializes in web design and digital marketing.
Rotates through: Visual Design, Product Experiences, Emerging Tech
Head of Product Design
London, United Kingdom
Riley scales experimentation programs for enterprise retailers and mentors design leads on building resilient teams.
Rotates through: Visual Design, Product Experiences, Emerging Tech
Experience Director
Chicago, USA
Dominique crafts award-winning interactive narratives for entertainment brands and socially-minded campaigns.
Rotates through: Visual Design, Product Experiences, Emerging Tech
Senior Accessibility Strategist
Madrid, Spain
Lucía brings human-centered rigor to multi-market experiences, merging inclusive research with meticulous design QA.
Rotates through: Visual Design, Product Experiences, Emerging Tech
Founder
Melbourne, Australia
Noah consults high-growth teams on purposeful product direction and equitable monetization models.
Rotates through: Visual Design, Product Experiences, Emerging Tech
We regularly invite new voices to the panel—seasoned art directors, accessibility advocates, creative technologists, and product leaders committed to meaningful craft. Share your portfolio or nominate a peer.