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An international movement, founded in Lyon.

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Designers From 42 Countries

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Yueling Lai
UI/UX Designer
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ZHOU JINGKUAN
Graphic Designer
A Global Community of Responsible Designers

The Responsible Design Movement brings together designers who believe that design carries a duty toward the people who use it.

Members shape the standard, submit work to the VAND Design Award, and appear in the annual VAND Yearbook.

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You're joining a global community of responsible designers.

As a member, you receive:
1. A certificate marking your place
2. A full-page feature in the 2026 Yearbook
3. Recognition on vand.org and social media
4. Entry and nomination in the VAND Award

‍Payment is only requested after acceptance.
‍Annual membership is €99.

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A Circle of
Professional
Designers

Most designers already know what the better choice looks like — the one that serves users, not just the moment. What they don't always have is the standing to make it, against a deadline, a growth target, or a client who wants the easier version.

The Responsible Design Movement gives that choice something to stand on. Members join a defined community with shared standards — so the harder decision doesn't have to be argued for from scratch, alone, every time.

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Award
Jury

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.

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

Armando Milani

Member of AGI

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.

KEY JURY OF
THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD

Rebeca Méndez

UCLA University 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

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.

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.

We are working toward
an ethical world through design

We present a visual compilation of design work that adheres to responsible design principles through mediums such as books, exhibitions, and digital platforms. Our aim is to inspire and promote ethical design practices that prioritize social and environmental responsibility.

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