Meet the Jury

Xiang creates striking interior projects, each highly unique, in search of consumer joy through design that combines visual entertainment and functionality.

Burema specializes in transforming Ace & Tate’s online retail presence into bricks-and-mortar stores that embrace their local context while staying true to the brand philosophy.

Kindleysides has earned recognition for his disruptive and iconic concepts that have helped to shape the brand landscape.

Rupp translates core Nike design principles into the design of physical stores and spatial brand experiences around the world.

Wang is a spatial designer, furniture designer and artist. She creates mind tickling and unexpected experiences through materiality and technology.

Approaching each project through its unique context and history, Norden pursues a quality of timelessness in the creation of interiors and architecture.

The studio Ippolito co-founded created the concept of identity architecture, a multidisciplinary field integrating object and spatial design with branding.

Holler creates authentic and unique experiences through spatial design in the luxury travel and hospitality industries.

The Barcelona-based studio established by architect Canas del Pozo and her partners is internationally recognized for its bold approach to hospitality interiors.

Aisslinger’s experimental and artistic approach to industrial design and architecture is often driven by new technologies.

A leader in contemporary construction materials and technology research, De Rijke has pioneered engineered timber designs with a focus on applications for socially useful architecture.

Öry leverages his experience with design, construction, real estate law and urban planning to develop environments where people feel inspired and connected.

Houben’s holistic approach to architecture finds meaningful expression in her broad portfolio of institutional and social spaces.

Hesseldahl Larsen has led internationally acclaimed interior design projects, specializing in offices, cultural centres and public buildings.

Rockwell creates extraordinary, performative experiences across the globe with his innovative interdisciplinary architecture and design firm, Rockwell Group.

Leveraging more than 25 years of experience in industrial design, Taffin manages international projects for the automotive industry.

Libby Sellers drives forward critical and conceptual design through her work in design curatorship, consulting and writing.

Distinctive, playful yet thoughtfully conceived, Navone’s work is driven by her curiosity and eclectic approach to research and outcome.

Of all the recognition Dwell has received for advocating for progressive residential architecture, Deam says that she most cherishes the media brand being featured on the Simpsons.

Hasegawa promotes innovation in the various departments he manages at Sony including design R&D, communication, and product and UI design.

Brambilla is an active contributer to the architecture industry, he lectures, sits on the Chamber of Architects of Milan board and runs an award-winning design firm.

Bessette guides Moment Factory in designing new-media experiential environments that amaze and inspire people.

Artist and designer, Duranagac, mixes scientific and geological subject matter with parametric modelling and computational design to create immersive installations.

Bantal leads AMO, OMA’s research and design studio, in applying architectural thinking to domains beyond traditional architecture and urbanism.

Peach has been a groundbreaking figure in dynamic, human-centric workspace design, leading companies towards more responsive and adaptive environments.

With a focus on enhancing engagement through user-centric design, Saseedharan applies his global mindset and cultural sensitivity to creating next-level Lego workplace experiences.

Barklund believes the workspace is a strategic tool to drive business results and innovation that should be attractive, smart, sustainable and efficient.

The studio Orpilla helped to establish is renowned for challenging the conventions of workspace design, with a focus on technology companies.

Known for his unique style and approach to challenging design convention, Heath leads a team at WeWork that delivers on his vision of community-focused collaboration spaces.

Telling stories through furniture is Ilori’s specialty; his work often touches on personal and cultural issues that resonate with global audiences.

Wood has built an award-winning multidisciplinary practice characterized by material investigation, artisan collaboration, and a passion for colour and detail.

Trained as an industrial designer, Steenackers develops major collections of furniture and lighting.

Specializing in materiality and its interplay with light, Marcelis’s work is characterized by her extensive experimentation with production processes.

Offering critical perspectives on art and architecture, Faustino’s work centers around the relationship between body and space.

Van Dijk designs with a sustainable and cyclical mindset for social contexts through her spatial design work on exhibitions, interiors and public artworks.

Aiming to enhance our sense of our surroundings, Khan’s work expresses generosity and thoughtfulness to context and identity.

A multidisciplinary designer, Campana’s work explores themes of reinvention and the integration of craftsmanship in mass production.