SEGD and ICoD Forge Renewed Partnership, Highlighting Design for Humanity as Global Design Awards Deadline Nears

With just two weeks remaining until the deadline for the prestigious 2025 SEGD Global Design Awards, SEGD (Society for Experiential Graphic Design) is thrilled to announce a renewed partnership with ICoD (International Council of Design).

  1. First Light Pavilion, 2024 SEGD Global Design Awards, Best in Show, Honor Award, Designed by Casson Mann

A powerful alignment in our shared mission of enhancing the human condition through thoughtful design.

Since 1987, the SEGD Global Design Awards have set the standard of excellence for experiential design. They honor work that connects people to place by imbuing spaces with context, storytelling, and meaning. The awards celebrate outstanding projects that advance the practice of experiential design and enrich the human experience for people of all backgrounds and abilities. They recognize the collective contributions of designers, fabricators, clients, and collaborators who bring these innovative projects to life.

Building on a relationship that began in 2007, SEGD and ICoD (formerly Icograda) are reigniting their partnership, driven by a mutual commitment to design that prioritizes humanity. ICoD’s endorsement of the 2025 SEGD Global Design Awards underscores the Awards’ dedication to recognizing projects that demonstrate exceptional design and positive impact.

“We are incredibly honored to reconnect with ICoD and receive their endorsement for the 2025 SEGD Global Design Awards,” said Cybelle Jones, CEO of SEGD.

This partnership reinforces our shared belief that design has the power to create meaningful experiences and improve lives. As we approach the final submission deadline on March 15, we are excited to showcase the innovative work that embodies this vision.”
Cybelle Jones, SEGD

ICoD’s “Designing with Humanity” mission resonates deeply with SEGD’s focus on “design to enhance the human condition.” This partnership will see ICoD recognized as a “Design Advocacy Partner” for the 2025 SEGD Global Design Awards. ICoD’s support includes promoting the Awards’ call for entries and the Awards Ceremony at the 2025 SEGD Conference on November 14 in San Francisco, CA.

Key Highlights:

  • SEGD and ICoD announce a renewed partnership focused on design excellence.
  • ICoD endorses the 2025 SEGD Global Design Awards.
  • Since 1987, the SEGD Global Design Awards have honored excellence in experiential design.
  • The final deadline for 2025 SEGD Global Design Awards submissions is March 15th, 2025.
  • The Awards Ceremony will be held at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis Hotel on Friday, November 14th, 2025.

The 2025 SEGD Global Design Awards are presented by DCL (Design Communications Limited)

About SEGD

We are designers of experiences connecting people to place. SEGD is a multidisciplinary community collectively shaping the future of experience design. From architects and graphic designers to technologists and educators, our members work collaboratively to create inclusive, engaging, and meaningful environments. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, SEGD is dedicated to educating, connecting, inspiring, and advocating for the advancement of design practices that enrich the human experience. www.segd.org

For press inquiries, please contact:

Kristin Bennani
SEGD, Director of Sales & Marketing
kristin@segd.org


About ICoD

The International Council of Design is an independent Member organisation—a global network that shares common issues, commitments, and standards. Members create a unified voice for the global design community and drive a high-level dialogue on the leading role design plays in society, culture, and the economy. ICoD is the world’s largest representative of professional designer entities.

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