Author: 9ve8c

Is a designer and researcher working at the intersection of material cultures, social economies, and system thinking. Her practice investigates how design can function as a symbolic and relational infrastructure, activating alternative models of production grounded in local knowledge.
She engages deeply with traditional techniques and knowledge, translating them into contemporary contexts through research, prototyping, and collaborative production. Across her work, Sara blends conceptual rigor with narrative and poetic sensitivity, approaching design not as aesthetic resolution, but as a political and ontological act capable of reshaping how communities inhabit and sustain their territories.

I am a graphic designer with a background in multimedia and a specialization in packaging design. I enjoy developing new concepts and rethinking existing products to make them clearer, easier to use, and more meaningful. Packaging has become the space where I experiment the most, combining ideas with real, functional solutions. I see design as a constant process of learning and questioning, a way to explore how small changes can improve everyday experiences.

Is a designer and entrepreneur driven by the belief that design can make systems more human. She studied Strategic Design at HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd, where she developed her approach to tackling complex, real-world problems through systemic thinking.
She is the founder and CEO of meelo Care, a startup reimagining non-pharmacological dementia care. By weaving biographical work into multisensory activation, meelo helps people with dementia strengthen their sense of self and quality of life — while improving communication with loved ones and enabling more personalized, empathetic care for practitioners.
For Elodie, good design starts with listening.

Growing up in Vilobí del Penedès, surrounded by the vineyards and landscapes of Barcelona, I developed an early obsession with how natural light transforms a space. Now, at 23, that fascination has evolved into a professional focus on lighting design — balancing the technical side of brightness with the warmth of a lived-in home. I’ve always been someone who prefers getting my hands dirty. Whether it’s woodworking or exploring traditional Mediterranean crafts, I believe design should feel tactile and grounded. For me, the “Next Gen” of design isn’t just about new tech; it’s about bringing soul back into our environments by honoring raw materials and heritage.

Is a curator, art director and concept-driven cultural practitioner based in Skopje, with more than 10 years of experience in contemporary art, community-based practice and multidisciplinary cultural production. He is the founder of KomshiLOOK, a platform that transforms overlooked public spaces into stages for collective cultural experience. His work combines site-specific art, performance, light and media art, dramaturgy and community engagement. He is also the founder of Skopje Light Art District and The Smallest, and one of the initiators behind LUNA. As a concept thinker, he develops new artistic formats that use art as a tool for visibility, participation and social connection exploring how culture can create dignity, reshape everyday space and open new ways for connection.

Is an Icelandic designer and researcher, exploring material innovation and speculative narratives through experimental design. She graduated from the Iceland Academy of the Arts with a BA in Product Design in 2017 and from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2025 with a Master’s in Social Design with cum laude and nomination for the Gjise Bakker Award. Valdís has received numerous awards for her design, including Formex Nova-Nordic Designer of the Year.

I’m Michael Pfandl, a 24-year-old industrial design student at FH Joanneum in Graz, Austria. My work moves between product design, toolmaking, and material research, focusing on how design can build better relationships between people and nature. Design has given me the freedom to follow creative impulses, connect different fields, and think beyond familiar patterns. Through hands-on experimentation with biomaterials, digital fabrication, and low-tech making, I explore practical ways of bringing new technologies and local resources together. I’m drawn to projects that link ecology with everyday life and create value through collaboration across regions and disciplines. For me, design is a tangible way to test ideas and make change visible.

Dutch designer with a background in Industrial Design Engineering and a Master’s in Design for Interaction from TU Delft, graduated cum laude with a GPA of 8.95. With around seven years of design experience spanning product, UX/UI, branding, and strategic design, she works at the intersection of complex social challenges and future-oriented thinking. Her graduation project explored human–nature relations in Lombok toward 2045, resulting in an educational program now distributed across ten primary schools. She has contributed to projects shown at the World Expo Osaka and the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science, and currently works as a freelance designer and event architect for international ocean governance initiatives.

I’m a 25-year-old graphic designer from Luxembourg. I finished my Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design at the Trier University of Applied Sciences in February 2026. I’m passionate about exploring different styles and techniques, and I’m always eager to learn and grow in my craft. My main interests lie in typography, branding and editorial design.