Psychedelics Design launches Design Awards
Psychedelics Design, a platform exploring the intersection of psychedelics and design, is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever Psychedelics Design Awards.
This initiative recognises and celebrates the most exciting creative developments in the rapidly evolving psychedelic space.
In recent times, the psychedelic industry has faced challenges and setbacks, including regulatory hurdles and public scepticism. The Psychedelics Design Awards seek to inspire positivity and highlight the innovative work in this field, aiming to foster a kind and compassionate future for psychedelic research and application.
The awards will showcase outstanding achievements across eight categories:
Architectural & Interior Visions
Audio Experience
Experimental
Educational & Community Impact
Products & Services
Storytelling
Visual Design & Branding
A special "Mushroom of the Year" category will allow the public to vote for their favourite contribution to the field.
"The award is an experiment. I hope it will inspire hope and kindle a spirit of innovation that will shape the future of psychedelics."
– Alexandra Plesner, Founder Psychedelics Design
The Psychedelics Design Awards Competition is open to all brands, organizations and individuals from the psychedelic space, who have created projects, brands, products, content or services. We also welcome student submissions and speculative concepts!
Key dates for the awards include:
Early Entry Period: September 05 – October 03, 2024 ($80 Fee)
Regular Entry Period: October 03 – December 12, 2024 ($180 Fee)
Online Awards Ceremony: May 15, 2025
Update: Extension of Application to Feb 16, 2025
The Psychedelics Design Awards will feature a respected panel of judges from various fields, including design, architecture, music, and psychedelic education. Finalists and winners will be showcased on the Psychedelics Design platform, providing valuable exposure to innovative projects and ideas.
Judges include:
Jalen Salazar, Partner at McKinsey & Co. and Leader of McKinsey Design
Hector Pottie, Creative Director and Global Head of Creative at Moving Brands
Stephanie Karzon Abrams, MSc Clin. Pharm., Founding Advisor at Beyond The Bench
Matthew D. Segall, Associate Professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies
Matt Gillespie, Launch Director at the Center for MINDS and Chief of Design at Emergence Field Labs
Andrew DeAngelo, Executive, Executive Coach, Leader, Director, Manager
Speakers include:
Jessa Hurst and Chelsea Rose Pires (Zendo Project), Devon Phillips (MAPS), Mendel Kaelen (Wavepaths), Joe Moore (Psychedelics Today), Jalen Salazar (Advisor Transformation x Strategic Advisor, Former McKinsey), Alexandra Plesner (Founder, Psychedelics Design), Floris Wolswijk (Founder of Blossom), Michael Hyp (Design Leader, Multitmedia Artist, Former Nike), and opening keynote by Matt Gillespie and Dr Bruce Damer (MINDS).
Our esteemed host of the event will be:
Dennis Walker - Founder of Mycopreneur, a global community of mushroom entrepreneurs, activists and enthusiasts who are shaping the future with a little help from our fungi friends.
Important Links
Conference Website https://www.psychedelics.design/awards
Psychedelics Design Website https://www.psychedelics.design/
Social media hashtag #psychdesignawards2025
