Travis Stanton

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 enthusiasm behind this...

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 other designers....

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 experiential design...