With 20 years of experience in digital product and brand design, Nassos Kappa is a Design Director and UX Consultant dedicated to crafting meaningful and sustainable solutions through simple and beautiful design.As the founder of Bitniks Design Ensemble, he collaborates with creative minds worldwide to shape brands, products, and services that drive positive impact. Beyond … Meet the ED Awards25 Jury: Nassos Kappa (Greece)
With a strong foundation in visual design, Frederik Storm has built a career specializing in UI and UX design for news media. His work spans both content creation and platform design, shaping how digital audiences engage with news. Currently, Frederik leads a team at DR, Denmark’s national broadcaster, where he oversees daily news production and … Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury: Frederik Storm (Denmark)
Sara Caldas is a Portuguese product designer based in Barcelona, Spain, with a strong background in UI design, branding, and editorial design. Her multidisciplinary approach to visual communication has shaped a career dedicated to crafting intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Sara began her professional journey as a UI Designer at a multinational technology consultancy, where … Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury: Sara Caldas (Portugal)
Goce Mitevski is a designer and engineer from Skopje, North Macedonia with over 18 years of experience in the industry. Goce bridges the gap between visual design and software development by bringing deep understanding and expertise in building state-of-the-art products. He is passionate about User Experience (UX) design, User Interface (UI) design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), … Meet the ED Awards25 Jury: Goce Mitevski (North Macedonia)
Meret Ernst is an art historian, educator, and design professional with a distinguished career in design history and criticism. Based in Zurich, she has dedicated her work to bridging academic research and practical engagement in the field of design. As a Senior Lecturer in Design History and Theory at the FHNW Academy of Art and … Meet the EDAwards25 Jury: Meret Ernst (Switzerland)
Étienne Hervy is a Paris-based curator, writer, and educator whose career is dedicated to advancing the appreciation of graphic design and visual culture. His multifaceted work reflects a deep engagement with the intersections of design, arts, and publishing. As the former art director and curator of the Chaumont Graphic Design Festival, Étienne shaped the festival’s … Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Étienne Hervy (France)
Danielle Townsend is a designer, educator, and strategist whose work bridges industry and education while championing the next generation of creative talent. Based in Ireland, Danielle has a long-standing commitment to advancing design excellence and fostering meaningful connections within the creative community. As the founder of BOUNCE, Danielle created an event at the intersection of … Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Danielle Townsend (Ireland)
Julia Kahl is a designer, editor, and publisher whose career is defined by a passion for typography, editorial design, and printed materials. After studying Communication Design at the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Julia settled in Karlsruhe, where she has been living and working since 2007. As the co-founder of Slanted Publishers, an independent design, … Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Julia Kahl (Germany)
Péter Vasvári is a designer, educator, author, curator, and passionate advocate for elevating graphic design as a respected discipline globally. He is the Founder of the Hungarian Logo Society and the Hungarian Logo Award, two initiatives that celebrate and advance the art of logo design in Hungary and beyond. Péter’s academic journey includes studies in … Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Péter Vasvári (Hungary)
Michaela Holubec Birtusová is a seasoned designer and project manager whose career has been defined by innovation, leadership, and a dedication to advancing the field of design. Currently with Czechdesign, Michaela is widely recognized for her expertise in packaging design and her contributions to both national and international projects. From 2016 to 2022, Michaela worked … Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury: Michaela Holubec Birtusová (Czechia)