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Lara, Anja, and Dusan are architects and Master’s students at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture, whose collaboration emerged through joint academic work and participation in regional design initiatives. Their work is grounded in sustainable and socially responsible architectural practice, with a shared interest in adaptive reuse, public architecture, and energy-efficient design. Through involvement in platforms such as NextGen Design, Design Link, Young Balkan Designers and the Mikser Festival, they have developed a research-oriented and collaborative approach that connects conceptual thinking with practical implementation. Each member brings complementary experience in architectural design, scenography, public space projects, and professional internships in architectural studios. Together, they aim to create context-sensitive, innovative solutions that respond to environmental challenges while fostering meaningful spatial and social interactions.

As an architect, I enjoy working with manual methods such as sketching, painting, and model making when creating my projects. These techniques help me organize my thoughts and unfold the creative process. At the same time, I find it essential to integrate digital tools, as they allow for more precise detailing. In architecture, I am particularly drawn to systematic thinking, where the harmony of individual elements and the development of complex structures hold the most excitement for me. Lately, my interest has shifted towards adaptive reuse projects where the main focus is on the creative use of our existing assets and resources.

Is an industrial designer originally from Sombor, Serbia. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at the Faculty of Applied Arts (FPU) in Belgrade and is currently pursuing a Master’s at the Umeå Institute of Design in Sweden. Her work focuses on human-centered design that responds to the challenges of contemporary life without being driven by what society dictates or passing design trends. She is particularly interested in creating thoughtful, sustainable solutions that balance environmental responsibility with real user needs. Alongside this, she explores how design can generate meaningful business value, bridging creativity with strategic thinking. Her projects combine functionality, clarity, and strong visual identity, aiming to improve everyday experiences through well-considered, impactful design.

I’m Marina Guzmán, a product designer and industrial engineer born and raised in Barcelona. I’m 26 and hold a double degree in Industrial Engineering and Product Design from ELISAVA, Barcelona School of Design and Engineering. I currently run my own product design studio, CERCLE Studio, as a freelance designer. Together with a multidisciplinary team, I collaborate with a wide variety of clients. From concept to manufacturing, we develop products such as kitchen appliances, toys for children and pets, packaging, and camping equipment. My work has been recognized with several awards, including First Prize at the Catalonia Eco-Design Awards 2025 and the Siemens Kitchen Appliances Design Award 2022.

Product & transportation designer passionate about form exploration, sketching and advanced 3D modeling. I specialize in concept development, modeling for production and prototyping. My goal is to create meaningful, functional products merging aesthetics and technical feasibility.

I grew up in the south of Germany and was raised with a strong focus on consistent, sustainable decisions. We often spent time in nature and the Alps, which helped me develop a humble attitude and a desire to preserve the environment.
I graduated from a design-focused high school, where I developed an understanding of beauty, craftsmanship, and the arts. After graduation, I began an apprenticeship in a small ecological bistro kitchen, where I discovered my interest in local cuisine and sustainable food practices.
This led me to work in restaurants in Iceland and London that follow radical approaches to local sourcing and zero-waste production. These experiences inspired me to explore circular products and pursue industrial design.

Asena graduated in Industrial Design in Istanbul, with studies in Portugal and Italy, and recently completed her Master’s degree in Eco-Social Design in Italy. With a background in spatial design and material research, she combines conceptual thinking with hands-on making. Her work focuses on collaborative processes that connect design, materials, and social systems to foster regenerative futures. Her recent exhibition at the Porto Design Biennale explored biomaterials as storytelling tools through participatory installations. Using ecological materials derived from food waste, she invited audiences to engage with transformation processes, reframing waste as a shared resource and positioning design as an open, collective practice rooted in care, responsibility, and ecological awareness.

I am an curious industrial design student with a passion for exploring user needs, understanding complex systems, and creating new processes. My background in innovation and product management, as well as my studies at fashion school, has taught me to view product development holistically, from initial concept to final market launch. An internship at a world-leading healthcare company in prosthetics showed me the way to pursue a bachelor’s and finally a master’s degree in industrial design. Since then, I have been working intensely on exploring design solutions, focusing on developments with people, for people, and for the planet.

I am a London-based sustainable design postgraduate with a background in interior architecture and experience working in finance. I am currently completing my Master’s in Sustainability at Kingston School of Art, where I am exploring how design can create meaningful, responsible, and inclusive spaces. I am passionate about interior and furniture design, materials, food culture, and creating environments that support people and communities. My work is guided by empathy, persistence, and a desire to make a positive social and environmental impact. I am especially interested in socially conscious design that brings together creativity, wellbeing, and sustainability, and I aspire to contribute to a more compassionate and thoughtful built environment through my future work.