Psychedelics Design Awards 2026
Psychedelics Design
📌About the Event
Psychedelics Design Awards 2026 is the second edition of a global design competition by Psychedelics Design. It celebrates creative work at the intersection of design, art, research, storytelling, music, community, products, spaces, and psychedelic culture. The awards are open to companies, students, artists, professionals, researchers, musicians, storytellers, and community builders, making it relevant for Indian students in design, media, architecture, art, branding, product design, psychology, research, and creative communication.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Edition: 2nd edition
- Mode of Conduct: Online submission
- Organizer: Psychedelics Design
- Theme/Focus Area: Creative excellence in the psychedelic design space
- Who Can Apply: Organizations and individuals, including students, artists, companies, professionals, researchers, designers, musicians, storytellers, and community builders.
- Major Categories:
- Architectural & Space
- Art & Photography
- Experimental
- Educational & Community Impact
- Music & Sound
- Products & Services
- Storytelling
📅 Important Dates
- Applications Open: 1 February 2026
- Submission Deadline: 1 July 2026
- Deadline Time: 11:59 PM PST
- Finalists/Winners Announcement: October 2026
- Online Conference Celebration: 6–7 November 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility: Open to students, artists, professionals, companies, researchers, musicians, storytellers, designers, and community builders working in relevant creative fields.
- Submission Type: Participants must submit their work digitally through the awards application process.
- Legal Context Rule:
- Where psychedelic products/services are legal: launched work or speculative concepts may be submitted.
- Where they are restricted/not legal: applicants should submit concepts, prototypes, or future models showing responsible intent.
- Evaluation Criteria: Entries are judged on functionality, transformative potential, impact, empathy, thoughtfulness, innovation, and harmony.
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- For Applicants: Entries get international jury review, media exposure opportunities, and discounted conference access.
- For Finalists: Finalists receive a website/social media feature, finalist badge, media kit, free online conference access, and invite to a private finalist–jury meetup.
- For Winners: Winners get a winner profile page, interview/feature opportunity, digital certificate, future speaking/jury invitation, and free conference access with guests.