For its 5th edition, the International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA) presents a Jury Board composed of leading figures from architecture, design practice, and academia. Representing diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, the 2026 Jury brings a balanced and informed perspective to the evaluation process.
Laura Mimini
Co-founder, d2p — Design to Product (Italy/China)
A product and industrial designer working at the intersection of design strategy, manufacturing, and innovation.
Tiago Russo
Founder, Tiago Russo Product Design, Craft Design (Portugal/United Kingdom)
A product designer whose work explores materiality, craftsmanship, and contemporary production processes.
Júlia Kolláthová
Lecturer, Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava (Slovakia)
An architect and educator engaged in experimental architecture, spatial research, and contemporary design discourse.
Artem Kropovinsky
Founder, Arsight Studio (Ukraine/USA)
An architect and creative director recognised for contemporary architectural and interior design projects with a strong conceptual foundation.
Camilo Cerro
Associate Professor, American University of Sharjah / Founder, Dharmatecture LLC (USA/Spain/UAE)
An academic and practitioner whose work bridges research, sustainable design, and architectural practice.
Xiang Li
Founder, X+Living Architecture and Interior Design (China)
An architect and interior designer known for large-scale commercial and experiential design projects.
Sébastien Maleville
Founder, Essential Studio Co., Ltd. (France/Thailand)
An architect and designer with extensive international experience across architecture, interiors, and product design
Chantanee Chiranthanut
Lecturer, Khon Kaen University (Thailand)
An academic specialising in architecture and design education, with a focus on regional context and design thinking.
Together, the IADA 2026 Jury represents a thoughtful balance of global practice, academic insight, and interdisciplinary design expertise, ensuring a rigorous and meaningful evaluation of submissions.
