The Judging Process
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.
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 CRITERIA
The recipient must:
SHOW OUTSTANDING & INNOVATIVE USE OF COLOUR WITHIN THEIR WORK
DEMONSTRATE A HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL IN THE EXECUTION OF THEIR WORK
DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF IT'S POTENTIAL WITHIN A SPECIFIC MARKET
DEMONSTRATE
DRIVE, PASSION & PROFESSIONALISM
KNOCK THE JUDGES SOCKS OFF
Meet the Judges 2022
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.
MAMIMU
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.
Adam Nathaniel Furman
MULTI-AWARD WINNING CREATIVE
Catrina Stewart and Hugh McEwen
PARTNERS AT S&M ARCHITECTS
Kitty Joseph
DESIGNER
Daniel Heath
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.
Clarissa Hulse
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.
Camilla Walala
ARTIST
KIT MILES
FOUNDER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR
One of our most important values is excellence in quality and draughtsmanship for each and every design. The studio’s ability to render detailed and, at times, surrealist imagery, has enabled us to create a unique world of design.
ROBI WALTERS
ARTIST
Robi Walters is a London-based artist that transforms discarded materials into beautiful works of art.
Laura Perryman
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.
Karen Haller
COLOUR PROFESIONAL & AUTHOR
Karen helps businesses and design professionals to use colour and design to improve well-being, support mental health and create positive change in the world
MARIANNE SHILLINGFORD
FOUNDER, CIDA
CIDA is a charitable enterprise that has been set up to help new designers find success in their field of creativity founded by Marianne Shillingford Creative Director of Akzonobel Dulux UK.