V   MSD’S   ANNUAL DESIGNER DOZEN Award recognizes retailers and designers, age 35 and under, making a difference – not only in their companies or the retail industry but, rather, the world at large. Our 2026 class, like many others the past 14 years, exemplifies this through engaging mentorship, impactful outside-of-work volunteer activities and impeccable design prowess. From detail-oriented window displays to wide-scale store projects, these designers and visual merchandisers are the ones to watch as we move into the future.

Congratulations to our winners:

• Miranda Swaney
  Sr. Manager, Strategy & Insights, WD Partners, New York
• Gina Mercatili
  Visual Production Supervisor Windows & Special Store Projects, Bloomingdale’s, New York
• Kayla Di Giulio
  Project Designer, Chipman Design Architecture, Chicago
• Emma Moyer
  Senior Designer, IA Interior Architects, Charlotte, N.C.
• Andrew Han
  Designer, Gensler, Los Angeles
• Reilly Sapp
  Associate creative Director, ROWE Creative Union, Columbus, Ohio
• McKenzie Samp
  Associate, BRR Architecture, Kansas City, Mo.
• Kathryn Grotheer
  Senior Designer, Bergmeyer, Boston
• Olivia Van Duesen
  Senior Environmental Designer, ChangeUp, Cincinnati
• Madeline Johnson
  Associate, Arcadis, Seattle
• Elise Biebelhausen
  Senior Interior Designer, Richardson Design, Cleveland
• Maria Barrios
  Architectural Designer, MG2, Seattle