Fran Méndez

Fran Méndez 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 2026Creative Director and Co-founder, HONDO
2026 Jury Member

Fran Méndez

Creative Director and Co-founder, HONDO at HONDOUnited Kingdom

Fran Méndez is a graphic designer and creative director with over 15 years of experience in branding, editorial design, and art direction. He co-founded HONDO™ with María Vioque, a design studio based in London and Palma de Mallorca, working with cultural institutions, brands, and international organizations to build visual identities that last.

His work has earned recognition from ISTD, D&AD, European Design Awards, Laus, BPIF, Pentawards, and AIGA.

 

Fran also teaches and speaks internationally, driven by the belief that design gets better when knowledge is shared.