For 61 years, GDUSA has recognized people who embody the spirit of the creative community. This year we overweighted with people engaged in package design because of the opportunities it presents. Mohawk is exclusive sponsor.
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Magdalena Travis
Travis is currently at Beardwood&Co, a branding agency that illuminates possibilities for brand growth.
Deb Adams
As the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of domo domo, Deb sets the tone and direction of domo domo’s creative team, crafting brand strategy into visual expressions that disrupt categories, create meaningful connections and increase brand value.
Zenzile Sky Lark
Zenzile is a multi-disciplinary visual-ist with strong emphasis in design and art direction, and over 10+ years in both in-house and advertising ecosystems.
Molly Humphrey
Senior Graphic Designer Molly Humphrey leads the Sheetz Graphic Design team which focuses on translating strategic thinking into creative for brand messaging, packaging, print POP, internal identities, and integrated advertising campaigns.
Jeffrey M. Williams
Jeffery M. Williams leads dynamic creative teams as Director of Digital Marketing Solutions at The Walker Group.
Lori Murphy, Rob Keil, Julia Gauger, David Gauger & Jenna Pile
Gauger + Associates is an award-winning advertising and design firm.
Marlee Bruning
Marlee is a Creative Director at Design Bridge and Partners, New York.
Mauro Porcini
Mauro Porcini is PepsiCo’s first-ever Chief Design Officer.
Ariel Freaner
Ariel Freaner has over 35 years of experience in creative development, illustration, and design.
David Schuemann
David Schuemann joined CF Napa as Creative Director in 2001. He has since led the firm to become one of the world’s preeminent brand agencies specializing in the alcohol beverage industry.
Anita Wong Zhou
Anita Wong Zhou serves as the Senior Graphic Designer & Creative Lead at David Weekley Homes in Houston TX.
Joanne Chan
Joanne Chan is the global CEO of Turner Duckworth, a world-class branding agency.
Becky Nelson Dahl
After a decade working with top agencies throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, Dahl started BexBrands with her husband, Jeremy Dahl in 2012.
Brandie Knox
Brandie Knox is the Principal & Creative Director of Knox Design Strategy.
Rob Baird
In 2014, Rob Baird co-founded PREACHER in Austin, TX, with Seth Gaffney and Krystle Loyland.
Courtney Meredith
Courtney Meredith is the Creative Director and lead Brand Strategist at Design on Edge.
Eric Ejchler
Eric Ejchler is an award-winning designer and creative director.
Brad Stoneking
In 2020, Brad decided to leave agency life behind, and set out on his own, under the banner of Piedmont Brand Co.
Dave McClinton
Dave McClinton has worked in the design industry for 25+ years.
Ian Montgomery
Ian Montgomery is the Founder and Creative Director of Guacamole Airplane.
Jay Byrnes
Jay leads the brand practice at MNML.
Denise Delany
Denise’s love of crafting brand stories through packaging design for some of the world’s top beauty, food and beverage brands spans 20+ years.
Joshua Tyner
Joshua Tyner is an experienced branding and design professional brand strategist for over 15 years.
Rich Tu
Rich Tu is Executive Creative Director at Sunday Afternoon.
Mark Christou
Mark is Principal at CBX.
Lauren Casgren-Tindall
In 2010, Lauren founded Crème de Mint to allow her to combine her design expertise with her passion for coaching entrepreneurs through the process of launching or growing their business.
Christian Cabrera
Christian Cabrera is the Head of Visual and Graphic Design at design studio G&A.
Bryan + Krissy Vanderwarker
Sibling duo Bryan and Krissy have been in brand identity and packaging design for 20+ years.
Laura Rosenberg
Laura Rosenberg is the Founder and Creative Director of Tiara Agency
Kaleb Sindac
Kaleb Sindac is a Senior Design Lead at Bakery Agency, a creative and culture agency.
Regina Puno
Regina Puno leads an NYC-based team of collaborators and experts focused on brand building.
Robert Froedge
Robert is Executive Vice President of Creative at Lewis Communications in Nashville.
Aron Fay
In 2018, Aron started his own graphic design & creative technology studio, FAY, where he and his team specialize in developing brand identity systems and custom-built generative design tools.
David Lemley
David Lemley is a seasoned brand strategist, creative marketer, and design practitioner who leads Retail Voodoo.
Michele Cuthbert
Cuthbert is Founder/Creative Director at Baker Creative, an award-winning marketing, public relations, human resources and branding firm.
Travis Robertson
Travis co-founded Colossus in 2021.
Monika Cascone
SmashBrand, where Monika is currently a Creative Director, is the first data-driven brand development agency where strategy, design, and consumer testing are integrated into a single, efficient process.
Pamela Howard
Pam Howard is a designer, illustrator, and painter based in New England.
Randy Richards
Randy Richards is an award-winning fine artist and graphic designer.