Designer Interviews

Yingfei Zhuo

United States of America · Sustainable Product

Integrating physical eco-friendly practices with digital systems in Papera began as a response to the growing demand for sustainability in travel.

Trang Nguyen Thuy

Sweden · Sustainable Product

Ba's Garden's automated hydroponic system accelerates plant growth by 25–50% through precise nutrient delivery and optimized root aeration, eliminating soil-related growth limitations.

Yuichiro Katsumoto

Japan · Generative

Throughout history, humans have inscribed knowledge and articulated ideas through the elegance of lines—whether in the form of written language or intricate diagrams.

Darejan Shatashvili

Georgia · Architecture

Engaging in this type of reconstruction allows for a fascinating exploration of innovative architectural practices, as it blends elements of antiquity with contemporary design.

Viktor Palnychenko

Austria · Furniture

It is hard to be an outsider when you are in Tyrol. Wherever you look, there are breathtaking views: towering mountains with snow-capped peaks and green slopes, valleys with rushing rivers…

Elliott Architects

United States of America · Architecture

Renovations always present design challenges, particularly when historic preservation is involved.

Di Lu

China · Graphic

The theme of gravity allowed me to explore the idea of connection and continuity. Gravity serves as an invisible force that holds everything together, much like heritage binds past and…

Jui-Ping Lee

Taiwan (China) · Digital Art

So creativeness is not like popping out of thin air, but like fermentation, or brewery - you collect lots of ingredients and let it sit, while waiting for the "Eureka" moment where…

Nikola Eftimov

Macedonia · Digital Art

The concept of incorporating Glagolitic script, the oldest Slavic alphabet, into my designs is not new. Years ago, I created textile patterns and prints inspired by Glagolitic characters.

Huiyu Wang

United States of America · Mobile

The Smarty AI Keyboard App was inspired by the need for seamless, real-time AI assistance. I noticed how people constantly switch between apps to get help or information, which disrupts…

Bruno De Lazzari

Brazil · Lighting

The integration of Brazilian wood fibers in the Grampo Lamp is grounded in an appreciation of both tradition and innovation.

Stepan Pianykh

Georgia · Generative

I find it most rewarding to work at the intersection of various techniques, fields, or even industries.