Submissions are now open for the 2026 SEGD Achievement Awards, an annual celebration of those who exemplify excellence, innovation, and dedication to the field of experience design. These prestigious awards are more than a tradition — they honor the trailblazers, mentors, and innovators whose work leaves a lasting impact on SEGD and beyond. Whether it’s a thought leader pioneering new ideas, a collaborator uplifting the industry, or a designer pushing the boundaries of creativity, your nomination can shine a spotlight on their contributions. This year, SEGD is presenting Achievement Awards in six different categories.

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The entry portal for the 2026 SEGD Global Design Awards is officially open. Celebrating excellence in experiential design worldwide, the Awards recognize projects that connect people to place through meaning, clarity, and impact. Building on a strong 2025 program marked by robust international participation, the 2026 Awards continue to reflect the expanding global reach of experiential design. From cultural and civic spaces to branded environments, public installations, and digital experiences, the Awards recognize work that advances the field through thoughtful, meaningful design. Winning projects receive year-round visibility across SEGD.org, newsletters, social media, press features, and the SEGD Awards Annual, reaching designers, clients, and students worldwide.

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The SEGD Global Design Awards are opening submissions for 2025, for another edition of this prestigious competition. The SEGD Global Design Awards celebrate designers and design firms whose work innovates the practice of experience design and enriches the human experience for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Winning projects across the awards’ seven categories have ranged from accessible museum exhibitions to complex airport wayfinding systems, and from thought-provoking social justice memorials to seamlessly interactive branded environments.

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SEGD — the Society for Experiential Graphic Design, is seeking your nominations for its 2024 Achievement Awards. Since 1987, SEGD has recognized the individuals, companies and institutions whose work has significantly advanced the design fields of environmental and experiential graphic design. The SEGD Achievement Awards are a critical part of the fabric of the organization. These awards are bestowed annually on the individuals, companies and organizations that define the highest standards of practice in experiential graphic design.

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The 2024 SEGD Global Design Awards are now open and accepting submissions. The SEGD Global Design Awards (GDAs) represent the best-of-the-best in experiential design and celebrate the designers and design firms whose work best exemplifies SEGD’s mission to “Educate, Connect, Inspire and Advocate.” Winners in the seven categories are considered together for the Best of Show award, this prestigious award shines a spotlight on the winner brighter than any other SEGD accolade, and the Sylvia Harris award, which recognizes designs that exemplify an unerring commitment to improve the civic experience.

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The Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) has opened for entries to its Global Design Awards for 2023. The SEGD Global Design Awards (GDAs) represent the best-of-the-best in experiential design and celebrate the designers and design firms whose work best exemplifies SEGD’s mission to “Educate, Connect, Inspire and Advocate.” Winners will be honored at the SEGD Global Design Awards Celebration during the SEGD Conference, 24-26 August, 2023 in Washington D.C.

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SEGD — the Society for Experiential Graphic Design, is seeking your nominations for its 2023 Achievement Awards. Since 1987, SEGD has recognized the individuals, companies and institutions whose work has significantly advanced the design fields of environmental and experiential graphic design. The SEGD Achievement Awards are a critical part of the fabric of the organization. These awards are bestowed annually on the individuals, companies and organizations that define the highest standards of practice in experiential graphic design.

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The Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) has opened for entries to its Global Design Awards for 2022. Eligible for submission are projects that have been completed between 1 January 2019, and 31 December 2021, as for Student entries, projects that have been completed in 2020 or 2021 by full-time students. Winners will be honored at the SEGD Global Design Awards Celebration during the SEGD Conference, 16-18 June, 2022 in Portland.

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The Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) has opened entry for its Global Design Awards for 2021. Eligible for submission are projects that have been completed between 1 January 2018, and 31 December 2020, as for Student entries, projects that have been completed in 2019 or 2020 by full-time students. Winners will be honored at the SEGD Global Design Awards Celebration during the SEGD Conference, 10-12 June, 2021 in Philadelphia.

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The Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) has opened entry for its Global Design Awards for 2020. Eligible for submission are projects that have been completed between 1 January 2017, and 31 December 2019, as for Student entries, projects that have been completed in 2018 or 2019 by full-time students. Winners will be honored at the SEGD Global Design Awards Celebration during the SEGD Conference, 11-13 June, 2020 in Portland.

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