Masterclass How to Win a Design Award?
27.08.2026
06.00 - 07.00
Online
— This event will be held in English —
Every year, thousands of designs compete for the attention of award juries. Yet jurors often have only a few minutes to evaluate each submission. Strong projects can miss out simply because their story isn’t clear.
In this masterclass, Inge Wagemakers, Design Competitions Manager, and Peter Skillman, Global Head of Design at Philips, share what experienced jurors really look for and how award submissions are assessed. You’ll learn how to create compelling images, texts, videos, and presentations that capture attention and communicate the value of your work. Expect practical guidance, real examples, and tips you can apply to your next award submission right away.
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For more than 10 years, Inge Wagemakers has been the Design Competitions Manager at Philips, where she helps design teams transform innovative projects into compelling, award-winning submissions. Drawing on a background in project management, she combines structured planning with a deep understanding of what juries look for when evaluating design entries. Working with designers from around the world, Inge develops clear narratives, impactful visuals, and evidence-based submission materials for leading international design awards. |
Photo: Inge WagemakersOver the years, she has gained extensive insight into award evaluation processes and the key factors that distinguish successful entries. In this masterclass, she shares practical strategies, insider perspectives, and proven techniques to help designers strengthen the quality, impact, and competitiveness of their award submissions.
Photo: Peter Skillman|
Peter Skillman is Global Head of Design at Royal Philips, where he drives the company’s design strategy with a focus on radical empathy and improving the lives of patients and clinicians through simplicity, clarity and predictive data insights. Skillman began his career at IDEO, followed by senior design roles at major technology companies, including Nokia, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services. He led the design of award-winning products such as the Palm Personal Data Assistants and Treo smartphones, and Fast Company named him one of the 100 most creative people in business. |
He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an M.S. in Product Design from Stanford University, and over 60 patents. Outside of work, Skillman is an advocate for sustainable architecture and design.
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