Unsplash Awards

Erika Allen is executive managing editor for global news at VICE Media. Prior to that role she worked as executive managing editor for VICE Digital, culture editor at New York Magazine's The Cut, executive editor as well as managing editor at The Outline, deputy editor of VICE Magazine, and was editor of Times Insider at The New York Times.

Livia is an Online Merchandising Specialist based in Zurich, Switzerland. She’s passionate about data and UX and is always looking for new ways to create a better everyday life for the many through innovative online experiences. Over the past years, she’s worked for several startups leading their advertising and growth strategies. When she isn’t working, you’ll find her exploring the beautiful Swiss outdoors.

Laura Brown is the Global Social Media Manager at Polaroid. She’s a lover of all things analog and her favorite camera is the Polaroid Sun 660. She regularly co-creates with emerging and established photographers on campaigns and social initiatives, and she has a sharp eye for thumb-stopping film photography.

Cyrill Gutsch is an award-winning designer and founder of Parley for the Oceans. Based in New York, Parley is a global collaboration network where creators, thinkers and leaders from the creative industries, brands, governments and environmental groups come together to raise awareness for the beauty and fragility of the oceans and collaborate on projects that can end their destruction. The organization has formed alliances with major partners and collaborators spanning the worlds of science, art, fashion, design, entertainment, sports, space and ocean exploration.

François is a Canadian designer currently residing in Geneva, Switzerland where he is serving as a senior product designer in a Fintech startup. He is the Chief Editor & Partner at Abduzeedo, an award-winning digital publication about design and a side-project that has become the source of inspiration for millions of designers and enthusiasts.

Tyler is a digital creative director, and designer. Originally from Canada, Tyler has spent the past 6 years working in the US at Apple and Nike, leading digital content and commerce projects. In his free time, he can be found biking or skiing down mountains, sometimes even with his two young children.

Slava Kim is a co-founder and head of design at Zora, previously worked at Coinbase designing experience for core products. Born and raised in Moscow, currently based in San Francisco.

Emma Nemtin is the Director of Media Partnerships at Headspace, the global leader in mindfulness and meditation based in Los Angeles. She builds meaningful relationships with some of the world's largest brands including BBC, YouTube, Sesame Street, Nike, Spotify, Mattel, Starbucks, and Amazon. In university, Nemtin studied psychology before shifting to marketing and communications. In the years to follow Emma worked for the Olympic Broadcasting Services, Hubba a B2B Retail Platform and built brand experiences at Lululemon.

Francesca is a fashion, design and travel editor who has worked across a number of Australian magazines, including Vogue, Vogue Living, marie claire and InStyle. She lives and works in Sydney.

Jane is a product designer who helps ambitious brands improve their digital channels while building a distinctive point-of-view in an era of digital transformation. Notably, she led the design of the SSENSE Shopping App. Previously, she launched PayByPhone’s suite of native apps. She continues to support small and local brands with their online presence and is devoted to advocating for diversity and representation through her practice.