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Students from Bemidji State University and the Fashion Institute of Technology earn recognition at the industry's only system-based student design competition. The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) today announced seven finalists for the Best Student Design category of the 2026 ExSys Awards, recognizing undergraduate and graduate students whose exhibit design concepts demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation, and mastery of system-based design principles. The 2026 Ex

Based on data from The Experiential Design Authority's 2026 survey. By Travis Stanton Artificial intelligence is no longer a fringe experiment reserved for Silicon Valley labs or sci-fi think pieces. It is actively reshaping industries that once seemed immune to automation, creative fields included. Architecture firms are using generative design tools to explore thousands of structural options in minutes. Fashion brands are testing AI-generated collections. Filmmakers are de-

International Awards Body Assembles Powerhouse Panel of Experiential Marketing and Design Experts to Guide Its Global Competitions The Experiential Design Authority — the international body overseeing global experiential design competitions honoring exhibits, events, expos, and immersive experiences — today announced the members of its 2026/2027 U.S. Advisory Board. The distinguished panel brings together more than three dozen accomplished professionals representing the full

More than 200 entries from exhibit designers, producers, and manufacturers vie for top honors in the experiential industry's most competitive system-based design competition. The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 ExSys Awards. This year's competition drew more than 200 entries — a 54-percent increase over 2025 — establishing the ExSys Awards as the most competitive program in the system-based experiential design industry. "The enthu

Get to know The Experiential Design Authority's U.S. Advisory Board members! Alex Hill, Taylor Corp. Alex Hill, Vice President Experiential Solutions, Taylor Corp. TEDA: Why are awards programs like those offered by The Experiential Design Authority important to our industry? AH: Awards offer validation and feedback to individuals, work teams, the organization, and the client. The chosen design can also be seen as "cutting edge" or trend-setting, providing inspiration for oth

The Experiential Design Authority has announced a special incentive for members of the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) and Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA), offering an exclusive $100 discount on entries to this year’s ExSys Awards. Created to celebrate excellence in system-based exhibits, the ExSys Awards recognize projects that exemplify creativity, innovation, and superior design. The program honors work across the ex