Recognising creative excellence in the psychedelic space.
The first Design Award dedicated to the psychedelic space aims to celebrate creativity, elevate emerging talent, establish industry standards, increase visibility and credibility, foster collaboration, and inspire.
Early Entry Period: Sep 05 – Nov 17, 2024
Regular Entry Period: Nov 17, 2024 – Feb 16, 2025
Scholarships available.
AWARDS
About
The Psychedelics Design Awards recognizes the most exciting creative developments in the psychedelic space, celebrating design, achievements, innovation and advocacy.
Applications are open to all organizations and individuals who have designed projects, companies, initiatives, communities, brands, products, services, installations, concepts, and more.
Three Finalists in each category will be chosen, and their projects will be showcased on the Psychedelics Design platform, where the community can vote for the winners. The audience will also vote to determine the winner of the Mushroom of the Year award. Finally, the judges will convene to make the final decisions.
Each application included free access to the online awards event where we will also feature keynotes, a panel and more! As a finalist, you get the chance to speak.
Winners will be announced and presented in the summer of 2025.
Key Dates
Early Entry Period: Sep 05, 2024 – Nov 17, 2024 ($80 Fee)
Regular Entry Period: Nov 17, 2024 – Feb 16, 2025 ($180 Fee)
Free Startups and Solopreneurs Day: Sep 20, 2024 (Free)
Free Students Day: Sep 21, 2024 (Free)
Public Voting: 2025
Online Awards Ceremony: 2025
All deadlines end at 11:59 pm PST. Late entries will not be accepted.
For scholarships please reach out to info@psychedelics.design.
We understand that financial constraints can sometimes make participating in awards challenging. We firmly believe that no one should be excluded for this reason. To promote inclusivity, we are pleased to offer early bird entries and two open access days (dates to be announced). If you find yourself facing financial difficulties, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re committed to finding a solution that allows everyone to participate.
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, packaging design, podcasts, software, apps, websites, space design for clinics and retreats, magazines, newsletters, speculative design concepts 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.
Eligibility
THE PSYCHEDELICS DESIGN AWARD
Want to put your project in the spotlight? Enter this year's premier design awards!
Early Entry Period: Sep 05, 2024 – Nov 17, 2024 ($80 Fee)
Regular Entry Period: Nov 17, 2024 – Feb 16, 2025 ($180 Fee)
#1 Architectural & Space
Celebrating architectural and design innovations in spaces, structures, and environments. From real-world applications to virtual worlds, how do you create safe, innovative spaces?
#2 Audio Experience
Celebrating innovative auditory creations that redefine our relationship with sound, from immersive experiences to groundbreaking projects. How do you envision sound for psychedelic journeys and integration? Or do you have an outstanding podcast?
#3 Experimental
This category highlights boundary-pushing projects that don’t fit elsewhere, including concepts and prototypes that challenge norms and spark imagination. Have an innovative idea? Submit your presentation to share!
#4 Educational & Community Impact
This category honors exceptional initiatives that enhance educational quality and knowledge sharing, while enriching human experiences and supporting truthful narratives, including Indigenous Reciprocity Initiatives.
#5 Products & Services
Spotlighting tangible products and services, from mass-market to niche offerings, both online and offline. This category considers the entire user experience from start to finish. Products are eg mushroom gummies that are not psychedelic whatsoever but have future visions.
#6 Storytelling
This category celebrates storytelling projects that convey experiences, cultural significance, and educational content about psychedelics, including benefits, risks, and harm-reduction strategies.
#7 Visual Design & Branding
This category invites you to showcase innovative approaches to brand creation and growth. Visual design, static or interactive, for social, cultural, or business impact.
#8 Mushroom of the Year – Nomination Only
Our "People's Choice" award, where the public votes for their preferred nominee, celebrates the most popular and impactful contributions to the field. Voting in 2025!
Categories
Judges
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ANDREW DEANGELO
Executive, Executive Coach, Leader, Director, Manager, Strategic Advisor
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GINA VENSEL
Co-founder of Plant Media Project & Earthstar Festival, Owner at Easy Street Promotions, Appointed Director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy
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DEVON PHILLIPS
Community & Partnerships Officer MAPS
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MICHEL ROJKIND
Founder Rojkind Arquitectos
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HECTOR POTTIE
Creative Director and Global Head of Creative
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VICTORIA WUESCHNER
Co-Founder & President- F.I.V.E.
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JALEN SALAZAR
Partner, McKinsey&Co., Leader of McKinsey Design, and FullCircle Board Member ArtCenter College of Design
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MATTHEW D. SEGALL
Associate Professor California Institute of Integral Studies
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JULIA MANDE
Facilitator, Consultant and Co-Founder of Common Field
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MATT GILLESPIE
Launch Director, Center for MINDS and Chief of Design, Emergence Field Labs
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STEPHANIE KARZON ABRAMS, MSc Clin. Pharm.
Founding Advisor at Beyond Consulting, Public Secret Records and Scientific Advisor & Researcher at Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT) by Numinus
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WILLY CHRISTIE
Musician & Artist Liquid Culture
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ZOE WILDER
Publicist & Founder of Liquid Culture
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FORD SMITH
Founder and CEO of Ultranative
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TRACY DE LUCA
Founder & Design Strategist, How Might We Design
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GARRETT GROSZKO
Co-Founder of MyBetter AI and Founder of Think Planet A
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JEMMA CAMPBELL
Executive Creative Director
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KEVIN FARNHAM
Co-Founder, Kei
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LARRY NORRIS, PHD
Co-Founder of Entheogenic Research, Integration and Education / Co-Founder Decriminalize Nature
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DENNIS WALKER
Founder at Mycopreneur
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JONATHAN "QUEST" BROWN
Co-Founder, Three Rivers Psychedelic Society & Sacred Facilitator / Integration Coach
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GRAHAM PECHENIK
Founder Calyx Law and Registered Patent Attorney
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NATALIE LYLA GINSBERG
Global Impact Officer at MAPS
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LAUREN VAN DER VEEN
Founder Zen Ren Inc
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JULIA PLEVIN OLIANSKY
Author and Emergent Strategist
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JAMES KENNEDY
PartnerPartner, Nomad
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