Have what it takes to become a Silicon Valley UX Awards Judge? Apply today!

We are now accepting applications for 2026 as 2025 is closed.

Silicon Valley UX Awards Judge Criteria: Our judges represent the pinnacle of design and UX excellence, carefully chosen based on the following qualifications.

You must have:

  • Over 15 Years of Experience: A proven design and UX leadership track record in Silicon Valley, where you’ve shaped the industry with your profound expertise.

  • Hands-On Innovation: A background as a creator, developing innovative, beautiful, and simple solutions to solve real-world human problems.

  • Global Recognition: Your designs must be celebrated globally, bringing joy, making tangible impacts, and inspiring positive change across industries.

  • Team Leadership: The ability to build and lead world-class design and UX teams, driving excellence across multiple companies and fostering creative cultures.

  • Mastery of Design Principles: A demonstrated ability to create user experiences that exemplify Simplicity, Engagement, Empathy, and Aesthetic Beauty.

  • A Commitment to Impact: Understanding how design can make a difference, creating experiences that enhance lives and help build a better future.