The Psychedelics Design Awards celebrate innovation in design, art, and creativity within the psychedelic industry, focusing on projects that advance mental health, wellness, and advocacy.

Applications are now closed for the 2025 season.

You can submit a wide range of projects, including companies, initiatives, communities, brands, products, services, installations, concepts, and more. Examples include brand identities, product design, music, packaging, podcasts, software, apps, websites, space design for clinics and retreats, magazines, newsletters, speculative design concepts, art pieces, and experimental creations that don’t fit elsewhere.

The competition is open to organisations and individuals such as companies, students, artists, and professionals working in or around the psychedelic space.

This includes biotech firms, research institutions, clinics, law firms, agencies, consumer goods brands (including non-psychedelic mushroom brands building for future legalisation), media, educational companies, scientists, therapists, artists, designers, marketers, and advocates focused on psychedelics for mental health and wellness.

Yes, speculative design concepts and experimental works that push boundaries or explore new ideas are welcome.

Yes, you may enter multiple projects in the competition. Each project will be charged its own application fee.

Yes, password-protected entries are accepted. If your main webpage is password protected, include a username and password on the entry form so the Awards Judges can access it. Keep in mind that the entry will remain private during the evaluation period, but we'll need details for your public-facing webpage when the finalists are announced.

No, physical copies are generally not required unless specifically requested by the judges, in which case we will reach out to you. If requested, you are responsible for shipping, insurance, and costs, and physical submissions typically will not be returned. Psychedelics Design is not liable for any loss or damage.

No. All entries must be finalised and submitted by the final deadline.

All entries must comply with applicable laws and regulations. Projects involving illegal activities will not be considered, and no refunds will be issued for such entries.

Finalists for each category will be notified.

Each category is judged by a panel of experts in, for example, design, art, science, health and psychedelics.

Key judging criteria include:

• Innovation: Originality and forward-thinking concepts that push boundaries. Is the project original and impactful? Does it introduce new ideas?

• Functionality: Practical application, usability, and alignment with real-world needs. Does it effectively fulfil its purpose? Is it practical and sustainable?

• Design Quality: Aesthetic excellence, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

• Impact: Potential to advance mental health, wellness, or community education. Is it life-centred, kind, and healthy for people and the environment? Does it promote well-being and positive change?

• Overall Experience: Is it meaningful, engaging, thoughtful and useful

• Ethical alignment: Compliance with laws and avoidance of harmful messaging.

1. Initial review by the Psychedelics Design team and ethics committee.

2. Category-specific judges (architects, designers, scientists) select finalists per category.

3. After the finalists are chosen, there will be a public voting period. The public vote will account for 20% of the final score, with the remaining 80% determined by the Psychedelics Design team, advisory team, and judges. 

4. The final selection of winners will be based on this combined score, and that selection will be made at the sole discretion of the Psychedelics Design team, advisory team, awards board, and industry judges.

This public-voted category celebrates individuals or projects making exceptional contributions to the psychedelic community through creativity, generosity, and collaborative spirit. Nominees often embody traits like knowledge-sharing, advocacy, and community-building, mirroring the interconnected growth of mycelium networks.

How does it work?

• Nominations: Open to anyone globally—nominate creatives, therapists, advocates, or innovators.

• Committee Board Review: A panel ensures nominees meet ethical guidelines and community values, narrowing submissions to a shortlist of up to 15 individuals.

• Voting: The public selects the winner, spotlighting grassroots impact over commercial success.

Yes — by entering the Psychedelics Design Awards, you're entitled to a free ticket to the awards online event.

• All Psychedelics Design Awards Finalists gain significant exposure through press, judges, and the community.

• Finalist projects receive two complimentary tickets to the online awards event, a digital Finalist Certificate, a newsletter feature, and a listing on the Psychedelics Design Awards Finalist Showcase webpage.

• All Applicants are considered for future speaking engagements, podcast or newsletter interviews.

• Winners in each category receive a printed Winner Certificate and a unique trophy after the ceremony. They also benefit from additional newsletter, social media, and press shout-outs celebrating their achievement.

• Additionally, all entrants have the option to register for the next conference at the earliest registration rate.

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