Designer Interviews

Kikumi Yoshida

Japan · Packaging

In the initial meetings, I was deeply impressed by the farmer’s "proud hands" and the act of "sowing seeds." From there, I developed the hand motif to symbolize nurturing, while the seeds…

W Design Bureau

Turkiye · Packaging

The idea emerged from a deep understanding of the brand’s target audience — coffee enthusiasts who value both craftsmanship and authenticity.

Che Yung Kung

Taiwan (China) · Interior

Evolution of Light Diffraction Concept in The Sequence in GratingThe Sequence in Grating Residential House began with a fascination for diffraction as the “fourth way” light travels—beyond…

Paolo Demel

Italy · Yacht

The panoramic windows on Hermes Yacht were designed to erase the boundary between interior and exterior, offering passengers a direct, uninterrupted connection with the sea.

Tomoaki Kageyama

Japan · Furniture

Shadows falling from objects are generally not considered. On the other hand, Tanizaki's “In Praise of Shadow” states that Japanese people have the feeling of finding beauty in shadows…

Jiahua xu

United States of America · Architecture

Thank you. The design of Lilong Arcade was deeply shaped by its location in Shanghai’s historic French Concession—a neighborhood known for its rich blend of Eastern and Western…

Hyunju Julia Lee

Republic of Korea · Interior

At the beginning of the project, one of our core challenges was achieving both openness and privacy in a compact area located within a public lobby.

Amor Jimenez Chito

Spain · Yacht

The concept for the ONE 16 Hybrid emerged from a desire to challenge conventional nautical formats.

Gregory Simonov

United States of America · Jewelry

The Diamond Lace Jewelry Set was inspired by the timeless beauty and emotional depth of classical music.

Camille Chung

Taiwan (China) · Interior

When it comes to interior design, lighting isn’t just a practical necessity—it’s the secret ingredient that shapes how we experience a space, day and night.

Kristian Ruden

Czech Republic · Furniture

I had experimented with virtual reality design before, but never on something that would eventually become a fully realized physical product. So in many ways, this was new ground for me.

Guanyu Tao

United States of America · Architecture

Water is a secondary element in this project, yet it plays a key role in reinforcing the museum’s intention to integrate with nature.