Designer Interviews

Niko Kapa

Greece · Sustainable Product

Combining tradition and modernity, technology and design, pergola is inspired by ‘Loggia’ - a distinctive architectural element of Mediterranean environment of open-air living.

Islam Elsayed

Kuwait · Architecture

I studied architecture at Helwan University in Cairo, graduating in 2009. My professional journey began at Khan Studio in Cairo, where I worked from 2009 to 2011.

Yinping Yao

China · Interior

I studied architecture for 5 years during my undergraduate studies. During my studies in architecture, I systematically studied courses such as painting, spatial organization, and…

No.10

Japan · Interior

I start every project by studying its context—brand, location, and era—to create a design that feels truly at home. Each background is unique, and that naturally leads to originality.

Fernando Andrade

Brazil · Architecture

I've always had an aptitude for the arts in general, and I was encouraged from a young age in fine arts schools. It was almost a natural path to design.

Akhil Patel

United States of America · Digital Product

I have been designing products for years, working on experiences at Microsoft, Meta, and startups and i studied Interaction Design during my Bachelors and Masters.

Carla Filomeno Tejeda

Peru · Limited Edition

I studied graphic design after debating between fine arts and design. It wasn't an easy decision, but I wanted something more applicable to people's daily lives, and I was very attracted to…

Yueling (Linda) Lai

United States of America · Mobile

I have a dual degree in Human-Computer Interaction and Psychology from the University of Washington, which gives me a strong understanding of both the technical and human aspects of design.

Paul Joshua Martinez Calderon

Education

I studied Art and Business Design at Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola in Peru, graduating in 2024 with a specialization in Brand Management and Illustration.

Lina Ali Alaidaroos

Great Britain · Interior

I graduated as an Interior Designer in 2015, and over the past ten years, I've worked on diverse projects spanning cultural, commercial, and luxury interiors.

Bi Leying

China · Interface

I studied Earth sciences in my undergraduate years. During my studies, I realized that I was more interested in creating experiences than analyzing the history of the Earth.

Alexander Yonchev

Bulgaria · Architecture

I graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Saint-Étienne. I completed both a bachelor's and a master's degree there over the course of five years.