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Global Web Awards / Official Jury Member

Creative Director at Kosmik

Julian Mercer

Brutalist typography, spatial interfaces, and WebGL without sacrificing load speed.

Portrait of Julian Mercer, Creative Director at Kosmik

Juror Profile

Julian Mercer evaluates submissions to Global Web Awards across our four objective assessment pillars.

Core Specialisms

  • Creative Direction
  • Spatial Interfaces
  • Brutalist Typography
  • WebGL
  • Interactive SaaS Design

About Julian Mercer

Julian was the creative force behind Kosmik's distinctive spatial interface before the startup wound down. Known for his brutalist-inspired typography and innovative use of WebGL, he currently consults for stealth Web3 and AI startups aiming to break the mold of traditional SaaS design without sacrificing load speed.

Judging Methodology & Evaluation Pillars

When reviewing nominees for Daily, Monthly, and Annual honours, Julian Mercer places rigorous emphasis on practical usability and technical craft:

Key Focus Areas:

Brutalist typography, spatial interfaces, and WebGL without sacrificing load speed.

Design & CraftOriginal Contribution

Independent Evaluation Standards

Global Web Awards operates an independent, non-reciprocal assessment framework. Submissions are judged against objective standards of concept, design craft, accessibility, and original contribution. Jurors recuse themselves from any review where prior agency, client, or financial ties exist.

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