Corinne Julius is a Journalist, Broadcaster and Curator who has been one of the best champions of new design talent in the industry.  A judge of many applied arts and design awards she is also a mentor on the Crafts Council mentoring programme and has been a member of numerous Crafts Council committees. Corinne is a guest lecturer and student advisor at leading arts universities, including the Royal College of Art and the University of the Arts. In 2008 she was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Art for services to design and craft and is the Chair of the Critics’ Circle, Visual Arts & Architecture Section.

 Laura Perryman is the founder of ‘Colour of Saying’ the global colour and materials trend forecasting studio and author of the bestselling must have book The Colour Bible. Laura combines a keen eye for detail and a laser beam focus for spotting new talent. Her extensive knowledge of new materials and developments in colour for worldwide markets make her a perfect judge for the awards and she is a New Designers Alumni.

View Lauras Instagram here. 

Daniel Heath is a British award winning independent wallpaper, textile and furniture designer renowned for his illustrative engaging designs and superb craftsmanship. He is also a proud brother of the Artworkers’ Guild of London. 

An experienced academic, he has lectured Textiles at Loughborough, Manchester, Bournemouth, Staffordshire, Bucks New University and Central St Martins and also provides mentoring for young designers through the Crafts Council Hot House scheme.

You can view Daniels website here.

We are thrilled to designer, lecturer, mentor and champion of colour in design MAMIMU (aka June Mineyama-Smithson) on our  judging panel. Also a judge for the prestigious D&AD awards, she knows a thing or two about spotting creative talent.

See more on her instagram here @mamimutokyo

Dharma Taylor is a multidisciplinary designer and maker with a background specialising in menswear and textiles. Dharma’s way of combining textiles such as hand tufted rugs and tapestry with woodwork produces works of great beauty and deceptive simplicity. This year she will be looking out for designers who have the talent, determination and drive to make it in the industry.

See Dharmas instagram for even more amazing examples of work. www.instagram.com/dharmataylor

Former Aston Martin Artist-in-Residence, Robi joins the CIDA panel to judge.

Colourful and inclusive clothing designer Kitty Joseph joins our judging panel.

Designer, Maker & Writer. Materials & Colour. Interior & Exterior spaces.

Interiors editor at The Times, Katrina is passionate about good design and has an uncanny knack for spotting the next big thing we all think is going to be the coolest object of design desire. A long standing judge for the Colour in Design Awards and true champion of new talent, Katrina adds her knowledge, insight and experience to helping the next generation of UK design talent achieve their full potential.

Karen Haller FRSA, The leading global Behavioural Colour & Design Psychology Specialist, helping businesses and design professionals to use colour and design to improve well-being, support mental health and create positive change in the world.

Karen consults and collaborates with companies looking for innovative solutions to social problems who seek new ways of improving the human experience in balance with nature.

You can view Karens Instagram here. 

Simon Hamilton is a London-born and based Interior Designer, Presenter, Lecturer and Diversity Advisor. For over 30 years, he has worked across a broad range of design sectors in a variety of roles, including creative lead, design recruitment, studio management, customer experience and event coordination. We are very lucky to have him on our judging panel line up.

View Simons Website here. 

Steph is the Creative and Content Lead at AkzoNobel decorative coatings in the UK, famous for some of the UK’s most recognised interior decorating brands such as Dulux, Cuprinol and Dulux Heritage. She makes it her mission to break down barriers when it comes to decorating, whether it’s about colour confidence, lack of time or worries about ability, she is passionate about showing people that amazing transformation and effective design doesn’t have to be intimidating nor exclusive.

Check out the dulux instagram here for more amazing content!

Architects of joyful and unexpected private spaces and public places, Office S&M join our panel of judges. BD Young Architect of the Year

Creating sensorial shapes and vibrant hues, crafting inclusive worlds that ignite imagination, Adam joins our judging panel.

Dr Shelley James is an international expert on light and well-being, TedX and keynote speaker, WELL Advisor and Visiting Lecturer at the Royal College of Art. She is also a trained glass artist and electrician. Light is as important to the healthy function of every cell in your body as food, water and air. Shelley is on a mission to inspire others to harness the power of the humble lightbulb to be healthier, happier and save the planet too.

Wall covering, fabric and rug designer Kit Miles joins our judging panel.

Clarissa Hulse is one of Britain’s leading textile designers who has evolved her brand to be one of the most successful in the UK with a thriving global market that continues to grow. Clarissa was born in Prague and lived in many countries while she was growing up including Spain, Italy, Greece and Thailand. She believes that these early experiences of different cultures and landscapes as the driving force behind her love of vivid colour and natural design which is the hallmark of her collections.

View Clarissas website here.

After Studying graphic design and illustration at Bath, Tamineh started her international career in textile sourcing and product development, then went on to become BrandDirector at Indo Count Industries, the world’s largest manufacturer of luxury bedding. Now she’s using her talents to help us spot the next big thing in colour and design.

Marianne is the founder of CIDA is a charitable enterprise that has been set up to help new designers find success in their field of creativity founded by Marianne Shillingford Creative Director of Akzonobel Dulux UK. 

Known for her ambitious, large-scale and explosively colourful interventions in public spaces, Camille Walala uses the man-made landscape as a platform for disseminating positivity. Her work encompasses full-facade murals, immersive 3D installations, street art, interiors and set design – characterised by a fusion of bold colours and playful geometric patterns.