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Design

Movement

A Global Movement in France

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The Global Circle of Design Authority

A global initiative uniting leading designers and brands to define and uphold the highest standards in design.

Jury members review projects and brands worldwide, granting the Design Responsibility Certificate to those meeting these standards.

Every year, members gather in Paris to shape the future of responsible design.

Key Members &
Advisors

The Board is composed of a group of designers and thinkers from different fields and regions, chosen for their experience, integrity, and long-term vision for the future of design.

These members guide the strategic direction of the Movement, ensure the independence and credibility of its actions, and uphold the values at the core of Design Responsibility.

The Board remains intentionally focused, international, and committed to building a thoughtful and human-centered future for design.

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KEY JURY OF
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DESIGN AWARD

Armando Milani

Master of Visual Metaphor & AGI Member

An Italian AGI member and designer of the iconic 2004 UN peace poster. His career is centered on the EcoHumanity project, promoting peace and environmental consciousness through visual communication.

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Lindon Leader

Designer of the FedEx Logo

An influential American designer specializing in iconic branding. Most famous for the 1994 FedEx logo, his professional achievements are permanently exhibited at the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum.

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Sean Adams

Chair of Design at AIGA Medalist

An influential American designer, educator, and co-founder of AdamsMorioka. A former AIGA National President, he currently chairs the graphic design department at ArtCenter College and authored several essential design resources.

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Rebeca Méndez

UCLA Professor

A UCLA professor and founder of CounterForce Lab specializing in environmental design. Her career is distinguished by the AIGA Medal and the National Design Award, recognizing her work in art and visual communication.

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Kevin O'Neill

Director of Graphis & The One Club

A prominent design leader and former President of The One Club for Creativity. He is a key figure at AIGA and currently serves as Director of Graphis, the International Journal of Visual Communication.

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Karim Rashid

Kreator

Karim Rashid is one of the world's most recognized industrial designers, with over 4,000 designs in production, more than 400 international awards, and work spanning 47 countries.

Over 140
Members
Worldwide

This panel brings together leading figures from across the many disciplines of design and from different parts of the world.

They form a global jury committed to recognizing design that brings calmness, responsibility, and long-term human value to the world.

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Nick Pitscheider
Brand Designer
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Somchana Kangwarnjit
Packaging Designer
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Sophia Georgopoulou
Brand Designer
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Patrick Marc Sommer
Typographer
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Murat Tekmen
Brand Designer
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OF THE VAND
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Yanz Zeng
Graphic Designer
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Juyoung Hwang
JIMMYNYOM
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Maik Juch
Owner of Juch Design
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Aiya Lisova
Art director of AIYA
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Rami Hosni
Digital Media Designer
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Laura Suuronen
Creative Director
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Irene Yeung
Creative Director
Benefits of Membership:
1. Join the VAND Circle

Become part of an international network of responsible designers.

2. Recommendation Letter

Request a letter for a university or visa admissions.

3. International Certification

Receive your official Membership certificate.

4. Global Profile Recognition

Be featured on our website & Instagram.

5. Permanent Documented Legacy

Your name is recorded in the VAND Yearbook (France).


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Become a Member

Over 140 Designers
From 32 Countries

A global initiative uniting leading designers and brands to define and uphold the highest standards in design.

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A Circle of
Proferssional
Designers

The Design Responsibility transcends individual actions and calls for a collective movement. It beckons designers from all corners of the globe to unite in their dedication to a design philosophy that champions compassion, empathy, and holistic well-being.

By becoming an Official Member, designers join a community committed to using their talents for the betterment of humanity. This unity has the potential to ripple through the design world, influencing trends, sparking conversations, and inspiring anew era of purpose-driven creativity anew.
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