Julien Sebban and Natasha Jen announced as Dezeen Awards 2026 judges
Interior designer Julien Sebban, graphic designer Natasha Jen, creative director Gabriella Khalil and architectural designer John Cummins have joined the judging panel for Dezeen Awards 2026.
Dezeen Awards, in partnership with Trimble, is searching for the world's best architecture, interiors and design.
Hurry, entries close in less than three days! Submit your projects by this coming Wednesday 27 May at 23:59 London time.
Read on to find out more about who will be judging this year's entries:
Sebban is the founder and creative director of Paris-based multidisciplinary design collective Uchronia.
He brings his signature bold and joyful approach to immersive projects spanning restaurants, retail spaces, private residences, boutique hotels and monumental installations.
Sebban's practice aims to blur the boundaries between architecture, interior design, scenography and collectible furniture. Recent projects include a hotel suite with an underwater feel, a playful installation at Coachella and a psychedelic revamp of a womenswear boutique.
In 2023, Uchronia was named Dezeen Awards emerging interior designer of the year.
Jen is a multidisciplinary designer and partner at the global branding studio Pentagram.
The New York-based graphic designer's work explores the overlap between technology, contemporary culture and the built environment through graphic identity across physical and digital contexts.
Jen has worked on projects for institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Harvard GSD, as well as architecture practices BIG, OMA and Weiss/Manfredi.
An internationally recognised and acclaimed practitioner, she was awarded an honorary fellowship by the Royal College of Arts for her contributions and achievements in the industry.
Khalil is a creative director, designer and curator known for her immersive approach to design, hospitality and cultural programming.
She is the co-founder of Palm Heights, Grand Cayman's first boutique hotel, and is the creative director at WSA, a New York City-based workspace and event hub.
Khalil aims to merge beauty, cultural resonance and human connection in her work, creating spaces that feel both elevated and deeply connected.
Cummins is an architectural designer and product marketing manager at 3D modelling software brand Trimble SketchUp.
He advocates for technology-as-facilitator to help build space for designers to spend time on the human decisions to create meaningful and inspiring built environments.
Drawing on his architectural experience, the designer now works closely with some of the largest architecture, engineering and construction firms around the world to transform the way they shape spaces and buildings.
Entries closing soon!
Dezeen Awards 2026 entries close in less than three days. Enter your projects by 23:59 London time on 27 May before it's too late!
With 49 categories to choose from, whether you work in architecture, interiors or design, there's a category for you.
Creating an entry is easy! Simply create an account or log in via our entry platform, answer five simple questions and upload your best project imagery.
Dezeen Awards 2026 in partnership with Trimble
Dezeen Awards is the ultimate accolade for architects and designers worldwide. The ninth edition of the annual awards is in partnership with global technology company Trimble. Through connected hardware and software solutions, Trimble helps designers to transform the way they shape spaces and buildings as well as drive productivity in the process. Trimble's collaboration with Dezeen Awards demonstrates its ongoing commitment to inspiring and supporting creative excellence across the globe.
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