The Psychedelics Design Awards Competition is open to all organizations and individuals who have designed projects, companies, initiatives, communities, brands, products, services, installations, concepts and more.

What is “the psychedelic space”?
Unlike fully legalized industries, psychedelics remain mainly illegal. "Space" reflects this complex environment where much is still in experimental or limited-approval stages.

Companies and individuals in the "psychedelic space" include for example: biotech firms, research institutions, clinics, law firms, agencies, consumer goods brands (including, for example, mushroom brands that do not have psychedelic ingredients but are building for a legalized landscape), media and educational companies, scientists, therapists, artists, designers, marketers, advocates working to advance the use of psychedelics for mental health/wellness, and students.

What can you submit?

Your company, projects, brand identities, products, music, packaging design, podcasts, software, apps, websites, space design for clinics and retreats, magazines, newsletters, speculative design concepts, art pieces and even experimental creations that don’t fit anywhere else do have their respective category!

Eligibility criteria:

• Designs must demonstrate innovation, quality, and excellence.

• We value the exploration and evolution inherent in the design process. Our focus is on the journey of creativity and innovation, not just the polished outcome.

• Designs should show an understanding of the emerging psychedelic marketplace.

• Entries should balance creative innovation with practical application and responsible messaging and should not promote illegal or harmful behaviour.

• All entries are subject to review by the board and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure that their submission, including any products or services such as psilocybin retreats, is operated legally. Entries found to be in violation of the law will not be considered for judging, and no refunds will be provided.

Category-specific requirements — Storytelling

• All entries in the Storytelling category must include a PDF submission as part of the application for initial review.

• If requested by the judges, entrants may also be asked to provide a physical copy (e.g. book, magazine, printed material). Entrants are responsible for arranging and covering all shipping costs, and we cannot return physical submissions.

• If shipping a physical copy is not possible due to financial or logistical reasons, the digital PDF submission remains mandatory and will be used as the basis for review.