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Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Danielle Townsend (Ireland)

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)

Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Julia Kahl (Germany)

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)

Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Péter Vasvári (Hungary)

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)

Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury: Michaela Holubec Birtusová (Czechia)

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)

Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury: Johanna Lewengard (Sweden)

Johanna Lewengard is a distinguished creative director, educator, and researcher whose career reflects a deep commitment to advancing the field of design. Based in Stockholm, Johanna’s work bridges craft-based expertise, strategic advisory roles, business transformation, and leadership. Her professional journey is marked by a dedication to exploring design as an ever-evolving discipline.A trailblazer in Swedish Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury: Johanna Lewengard (Sweden)

Meet the ED Awards25 Jury: Marco Tortoioli Ricci (Italy)

Marco Tortoioli Ricci (b. Perugia, 1964) is a communication designer, educator, and strategist whose work embodies a thoughtful blend of creativity, research, and leadership. A graduate of ISIA Urbino, Marco is the founder of Bcpt and Comodo, where he applies an ethnographic approach to design, specializing in community and territorial regeneration projects. With a career Meet the ED Awards25 Jury: Marco Tortoioli Ricci (Italy)

Meet the ED Awards25 Jury – Barbara van Santen (The Netherlands)

Barbara van Santen is a communications professional and graphic designer based in Amsterdam, with a strong background in the creative and non-profit sectors. She holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the Maastricht Institute of Arts and a master’s degree from Maastricht University. Barbara has contributed her expertise to renowned organizations, including the European Meet the ED Awards25 Jury – Barbara van Santen (The Netherlands)

Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Onur Yazıcıgil (Türkiye)

Onur Yazıcıgil is a typographer, educator, and historian whose work bridges contemporary typography and traditional craftsmanship. Based in Istanbul, Onur has dedicated his career to advancing typography as both an art and a discipline. After earning his BFA in Graphic Design, Onur was awarded a full scholarship to Purdue University, where he completed an MFA Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Onur Yazıcıgil (Türkiye)

Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Magdalena Heliasz (Poland)

Magdalena Heliasz is a graphic designer and creative professional whose career reflects a deep commitment to the arts and cultural exchange. Based in Poland, Magdalena collaborates with renowned artists, cultural institutions, and art galleries, including the Museum of Warsaw, Warsaw Gallery Weekend, and the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw. From 2011 to 2020, Magdalena Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Magdalena Heliasz (Poland)

31st International Poster Competition: Call for Entries

The 31st International Poster Competition, organized by Chaumont as part of the 2025 Biennale Internationale de Design Graphique, is now accepting submissions! This global competition welcomes graphic designers of all nationalities, whether self-employed or employed, who have created one or more posters—fixed or animated—between 2022 and 2024. To qualify, each project must originate from a 31st International Poster Competition: Call for Entries