The First Design Awards for Psychedelics
If winning a design award is not great for ego disolution we don't know what is!
Winning a design award may not seem like a traditional method for ego dissolution, but if it doesn't achieve that, then what will? The experience of receiving recognition can often highlight the very ego we seek to transcend.
In the psychedelic community, where the goal is often to dissolve the ego and connect with a greater whole, the irony of winning a design award—something inherently tied to individual creativity and expression—can feel absurd. Yet, it might prompt us to reflect on the balance between celebrating our achievements and the deeper journey of self-discovery and humility.
In recent times, the psychedelic space has faced challenges and setbacks, including regulatory hurdles and public scepticism. The Psychedelics Design Awards seek to inspire positivity and highlight the innovative work being done in this field, aiming to foster a kind and compassionate future for psychedelic research and application."
Today:
All About The Awards – And Free Student Access Day
Leonardo da Vinci and Psychedelics – Harnessing Psychedelic Insights for Innovation and Transcending Human Creativity
Introducing Talent Think Innovations – Our Very First Sponsor
Exciting stuff happening from our friends & partners
The First Psychedelics Design Awards
The Psychedelics Design Awards Competition is open to all organizations and individuals
from the psychedelic space, who have designed projects, brands, products, or services for example. Entries will be judged on their innovation, quality, and excellence in form and function.
Key dates for the awards include:
Early Entry Period: September 05 – October 03, 2024 ($80 Fee)
Regular Entry Period: October 03 – December 12, 2024 ($180 Fee)
Public Voting: first 2 weeks of March, 2025
Online Awards Ceremony: April 10, 2025
The Psychedelics Design Awards will feature a respected panel of judges from various fields, including design, architecture, music, and psychedelic education. Finalists and winners will be showcased on the Psychedelics Design platform, providing valuable exposure to innovative projects and ideas.
Judges include:
Jalen Salazar, Partner at McKinsey & Co. and Leader of McKinsey Design
Hector Pottie, Creative Director and Global Head of Creative at Moving Brands
Michel Rojkind, Founder of Rojkind Arquitectos
Stephanie Karzon Abrams, MSc Clin. Pharm., Founding Advisor at Beyond The Bench
Matthew D. Segall, Associate Professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies
Devon Phillips, Community & Partnerships Officer MAPS
Matt Gillespie, Launch Director at the Center for MINDS and Chief of Design at Emergence Field Labs
Zoe Wilder, PR Maven
Willy Christie, Musician and Ganjier
Andrew DeAngelo, Executive, Executive Coach, Leader, Director, Manager
The awards will showcase outstanding achievements across eight categories:
Architectural & Interior Visions
Audio Experience
Experimental
Educational & Community Impact
Products & Services
Storytelling
Visual Design & Branding
A special "Mushroom of the Year" category will allow the public to vote for their favourite contribution to the field.
Get ready to submit your innovative projects and showcase it at the Online Awards Ceremony Event in April 2025!
STUDENTS’ OPEN ACCESS DAY
On Saturday, September 21st, students can submit their projects for free!
Students and recent graduates attending either a program or within a year of graduation.
Apply with your student email.
Mention your university in the Eligibility Details before checkout
Redeem code StudentsFreeRide at check out – valid on Sat, 21 Sep 2024until, until midnight PST.
Leonardo da Vinci and Psychedelics
Written by Alexandra Plesner
Humanity has long harbored a desire to surpass evolutionary limitations, striving to optimize our creative capacity and devise original solutions to complex problems, driven by ego and insatiable ambition. For designers seeking fresh perspectives, these altered states offer a wellspring of inspiration. Users often report heightened creativity and the emergence of novel connections between seemingly disparate ideas during psychedelic experiences.
This expansion of creativity holds the potential to catalyze the development of groundbreaking design concepts with greater speed and focus.
Leonardo da Vinci stands as one of history’s most renowned geniuses, celebrated for his extraordinary contributions to art, science, and engineering. His innovative spirit propelled him to surpass his contemporaries and leave an indelible mark on human achievement. A polymath of extraordinary breadth, Leonardo touched seemingly every breath of creativity from science, mathematics, engineering, anatomy, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, and more. His legacy continues to inspire and challenge us to push the boundaries of the possibilities of human creation.
Read the full article on Reality Sandwich
OUR VERY FIRST SPONSOR
Talent Think Innovations
We are incredibly honoured to announce that our first sponsor is none other than Talent Think Innovations, which is dedicated to partnering with businesses and individuals who seek a humanistic, future-forward approach to their most pressing challenges. Talent Innovations embodies the spirit of innovation and collaboration that we value so much. Their commitment to fostering meaningful connections and solutions aligns perfectly with our mission to create a supportive community bridging the psychedelic and design space.
Talent Think Innovations believes, that “the future belongs to the alchemists, the humans who will magically, holistically, and sustainably create positive outcomes in the present in hopes of transforming the future in healthier and meaningful ways. […] What we do today in business and as a society becomes the fertile first matter and soil for future generations.”
Janine Nicole Dennis, Owner and Chief Innovations Officer of Talent Think Innovations and Author will also be joining the closing panel at our upcoming conference in December.
FROM OUR PARTNER
PSYCA – Psychedelic-Climate Week NY
PSYCA is celebrating the launch of Psychedelic-Climate Week today, Tuesday, September 17, from 6-11 pm! Like a psychedelic journey, Climate Week inspires big dreams, profound revelations, and ambitious plans. Space is limited so please RSVP and learn more here — check out the agenda and full lineup of speakers:
https://www.psyca.org/psychedelic-climate-week
Tricycle Day – Practice Expansi🫠n
Psychedelic therapists, coaches, and facilitators: People need your help. Desperately. The problem is, they don’t know you exist. So let’s change that. If you’ve been dreaming of landing more clients and making a greater impact, here’s your opportunity to 10x your practice. From Tricycle Day, our favorite psychedelics newsletter, comes an all-new program for psychedelic practitioners. Only 12 spots are left. Learn more and apply.
OkMushFestival – The 2nd Annual OK Mushroom Festival
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Oklahoma Mushroom Festival! This exciting event celebrates the wonders of fungi and aims to educate and inspire attendees of all ages. With over 100 vendors and 35 speakers, the festival offers a unique opportunity to explore mushroom cultivation, identification, and ecological roles. Taking place on October 12-13 at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, the festival promises a family-friendly atmosphere with activities for everyone, including an immersive experience room that showcases the beauty of nature! Secure your ticket
Earthstar Festival – A journey for the mind, body, and soul
Join us for Earthstar Festival, happening October 25-27, 2024, in the magical setting of Joshua Tree, California. This three-day experience offers music, community, and transformative activities under the stars. Get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of unforgettable moments.
Learn more and secure your spot at earthstarfestival.com
