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The Grand Jury Panel of the 2025 MUSE Design Awards proudly welcomes a distinguished board of professionals, each bringing a wealth of expertise and a keen eye for design excellence.
Carefully selected from top professionals from the industry, the judges bring diverse expertise and category-specific knowledge, ensuring each entry is evaluated with precision. Their dedication and discerning eye will shape the competition, honoring the most outstanding designs that drive creative innovation.
Arin Bhowmick
Chief Design Officer | SAP (System Analysis Program Development)
Arin Bhowmick is the Chief Design Officer at SAP (System Analysis Program Development) and a board advisor specializing in product design and innovation.
Prior to SAP, he was the Chief Design Officer at IBM, overseeing the design of more than 100 software products. Leading a global, multi-disciplinary team of over 700 designers across 20+ studios, he focused on crafting products that delivered a seamless and engaging user experience. Throughout his career, he has worked with more than 900 designers worldwide. His dedication and vision played a key role in Harvard Business School acknowledging IBM's design integration in product development.
Annabella Hevesi
Founder and CEO | I O line and round
Annabella Hevesi is the founder, CEO, and head of design at I O line and round. Her passion for visual culture started in childhood and deepened through years of study.
She spent five years honing her skills in product design at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design before co-founding I O with Bella Gábor in 2017. Her sharp design vision has given her valuable insight into the evolving challenges of the modern design market and emerging trends. She has contributed to notable projects, including the renovation of Gresham Palace and designing a modern furniture collection for the Hungarian Opera House.
Lichen Ding
Founder and Chief Designer | DLCA Architects
Lichen Ding is the founder and Chief Designer of DLCA Architects and an award-winning designer whose expertise spans multiple disciplines and industries, including architecture, interior design, art installations, and various sectors such as hospitality, commercial spaces, offices, real estate, and brand planning.
With a lifelong passion for art, he has always been drawn to creating spaces that prioritize comfort and simplicity. His designs seamlessly blend inspiration with functionality, earning recognition from clients and industry peers alike. Armed with a strong foundation in architecture and interior design, he began his career working with land developers shortly after obtaining his professional qualifications in his early twenties.
If you are an innovator with a keen eye for design and a passion for recognizing creativity, now is your chance to become a juror for the 2025 MUSE Design Awards. Join a panel of industry leaders and help shape the future of design—submit your nomination today!
Step into the world of design excellence with our international jury panel, a distinguished group of innovators shaping the 2025 MUSE Design Awards. Meet the experts who set the standard and recognize the creativity that defines the future.
