Responsible

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.

KEY JURY OF
THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD

Armando Milani

Key Jury

A renowned Italian graphic designer and AGI member, best known for creating the iconic 2004 UN peace poster. He masterfully merges powerful visual language with deep social and environmental consciousness. Since the 2000s, his work has been heavily focused on promoting peace and sustainability through the EcoHumanity project.

KEY JURY OF
THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD

Dr Ken Cato

Former President of AGI

Founder of Cato Brand Partners and the agIdeas design conference. An Australian brand strategist, he has executed international projects in over 100 countries and has advocated for design education for decades.

KEY JURY OF
THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD

Lindon Leader

Designer of the FedEx Logo

A highly celebrated American graphic designer specializing in impactful, world-class corporate identities. He is most famous for creating the legendary, multi-award-winning FedEx logo in 1994. His iconic branding works are proudly featured in the permanent collection of the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum.

KEY JURY OF
THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD

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.

KEY JURY OF
THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD

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.

KEY JURY OF
THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD

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.

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.

JURY MEMBER
OF THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD
Shadi Al Hroub
Brand Designer
JURY MEMBER
OF THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD
Yanz Zeng
Graphic Designer
JURY MEMBER
OF THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD
Hasmik Mkhchyan
Art Director
JURY MEMBER
OF THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD
Xiaoyu Liu
Senior Product Designer
JURY MEMBER
OF THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD
Nan He
Lead Designer
JURY MEMBER
OF THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD
Nancy Hu
Senior Designer
JURY MEMBER
OF THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD
Lia Jiyun Kim
UI/UX Designer
JURY MEMBER
OF THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD
Mark Boey
Brand Designer
JURY MEMBER
OF THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD
Sunny Rathod
Founder of Trionn Studio
JURY MEMBER
OF THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD
Somchana Kangwarnjit
Packaging Designer
JURY MEMBER
OF THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD
Searcy Morgan
Graphic Designer
JURY MEMBER
OF THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD
Yoshinori Shimousa
Design Scholar
Benefits of Membership:
1. Join the 2026 Jury

Participate in evaluating the VAND Design Awards.

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 Year Book (France).

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.

Take the First Step
Certified
Members
Judge the Top
Brands in
the World

Official Members of the Responsible Design Movement are invited to join the VAND International Jury. This jury will soon evaluate how the world's Top Brands design and take responsibility.

To judge with integrity, one must first commit to it. The movement isn't just a title it's your entry point to shaping global standards in design.

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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Top

100

Brands

Members are building a new global report to redefine how brands are perceived and celebrated: The Design Value Report.

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