The Colour in Design Awards judges are all leading experts who are recognised for their colour expertise, craftsmanship, industry knowledge and laser beam precision for spotting new talent.

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They are not easily impressed either and so being recognised as a winner or ‘one to watch’ is a huge boost to the confidence and success of whoever gets through the grilling.

The recipient must:

Many of the judges are past alumni of New Designers.

All of them have been through every challenge any young designer will face in the development of their careers and to prove how important it is to support a new generation of creative talent they have donated their precious time, expertise, energy and enthusiasm for free.      

ARTIST, LECTURER & MENTOR

We are thrilled to have champion of colour in design MAMIMU (aka June Mineyama-Smithson) on our 2021 judging panel.  Also a judge for the prestigious D&AD awards, https://www.dandad.org/en/d-ad-awards/ she knows a thing or two about spotting creative talent. 

MULTI-AWARD WINNING CREATIVE

When it comes to understanding the power of colour to uplift and infuse everything it touches with joy, there is no better designer than Adam Nathaniel Furman.  We are delighted to welcome him on the judging panel this year

PARTNERS AT S&M ARCHITECTS

This year we welcome award winning architects Catrina Stewart and Hugh McKewen onto the judging panel.  They will be looking for talent that can transform the familiar into the exceptional and outstanding using colour

DESIGNER

Meet designer Kitty Joseph, a true champion of colour in design and proof that it has the power to make life better.  Kitty is joining us on the judging panel for 2021 and will be looking out for the brightest new talent who use colour with consideration and joy

FOUNDER, DANIEL HEATH STUDIOS

Daniel Heath is a British award winning independent wallpaper, textile and furniture designer renowned for his illustrative engaging designs and superb craftsmanship. He is also a proud brother of the Artworkers’ Guild of London.  An experienced academic  he has lectured Textiles at Loughborough, Manchester, Bournemouth, Staffordshire, Bucks New University and Central St Martins and also provides mentoring for young designers through the Crafts Council Hot House scheme. 

TEXTILE DESIGNER

Clarissa Hulse is one of Britain’s leading textile designers who has evolved her brand to be one of the most successful in the UK with a thriving global market that continues to grow. Clarissa was born in Prague and lived in many countries while she was growing up including Spain, Italy, Greece and Thailand. She believes that these early experiences of different cultures and landscapes as the driving force behind her love of vivid colour and natural design which is the hallmark of her collections.

ARTIST

FOUNDER, COLOUR OF SAYING

Laura Perryman is the founder of ‘Colour of Saying’ global colour and materials trend forecasting studio. Laura combines a keen eye for detail and a laser beam focus for spotting new talent.  Her extensive knowledge of new materials and developments in colour for worldwide markets make her a perfect judge for the awards and she is a New Designers Alumni.