Lorena Padilla

Lorena Padilla 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 2026Founder and Principal
2026 Jury Member

Lorena Padilla

Founder and Principal at Art & Copy GroupUnited States

Lorena Padilla is the founder and principal of Art & Copy Group, where she guides brand strategy, storytelling and creative execution for health care, retail and consumer businesses. She previously held marketing and creative leadership roles at Honma Golf, Petco, Arbonne and NBC.

At those companies, Padilla led brand transformations, creative teams and integrated marketing campaigns.

As a juror for the DesignRush Best Design Awards, she evaluates entries for strategic purpose, audience relevance and business impact.