Danielle Horanieh

Danielle Horanieh knows a well-executed design when they see one. Meet the juror judging 2026's best designs on craft, clarity, and real-world relevance.
Best Designs Judge 2026Managing Director, Mother Design
2026 Jury Member

Danielle Horanieh

Managing Director, Mother DesignUnited States

Danielle Horanieh is the managing director of Mother Design, where she has helped guide the studio's transformation from a respected design name into a global branding powerhouse since joining in 2016.

She led the Marriott Bonvoy account, a cornerstone project that established Mother Design as a strategic design force and opened the door to similarly ambitious work with Cadillac, Adobe, and Major League Baseball.

Her work continues to shape how the studio approaches large-scale brand challenges, balancing creative ambition with strategic clarity across some of the most recognized brands in the world.