Graphic Design & Branding jury announced

The organizing committee of Ukrainian Design: The Very Best Of 2025 is pleased to begin announcing the international jury teams and to present the first judges in the Graphic Design & Branding contest.

All entries submitted to Ukrainian Design: The Very Best Of 2025 will be evaluated exclusively by an international jury, which annually brings together leading experts from over 20 countries around the world. This approach ensures objective evaluation, a diversity of professional perspectives, and supports the integration of Ukrainian design into the global context.

This year, the following jury panel will evaluate the entries in the Graphic Design & Branding category:

• Johanna Lundberg, Digital Design Director, Kurppa Hosk, Sweden
• Gergana Mincheva, Creative Lead and Art Director, Next DC, Bulgaria
• Uroš Podgorelec, Art Director, McCann Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Shamil Ramazanov, Art Director, Paradox Branding Studio, Azerbaijan
• Jaakko Suomalainen, Type Designer & Art Director, Kobra Agency & Helsinki Type Studio, Finland
• Mari Sukhishvili, Independent Creative Director, Georgia

The Graphic Design & Branding contest encompasses a wide range of graphic design disciplines, including logos, corporate branding, posters, illustrations, book design, multi-page and periodical publications, as well as other promotional materials. In total, the contest features 21 categories.

Participation in the contest offers designers the opportunity to present their work to international experts, receive professional feedback, increase their visibility, and take an important step in their career development.

Jury teams for other contests of Ukrainian Design: The Very Best Of 2025 – including Digital Design, TV/Promo & Video Motion Graphics, Product Design, and Environmental Design – will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates.

Submissions are open. The Regular Deadline is fast approaching – April 1. Don’t miss your chance!

Let the world see the power of Ukrainian design!