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  • Speaker 2004
    Kenya Hara
    Graphic Designer
    Kenya Hara is a Japanese graphic designer and curator.
    Tokyo, Japan
  • Ayse Birsel Speaker 2017
    Ayse Birsel
    Product Designer
    Co-founder and creative director of the award-winning design studio Birsel + Seck, Ayse Birsel is also a teacher and the author of "Design the Life You Love".
    New York, USA
  • NB is an independent, multi-disciplinary branding and communication studio established in 1997 by designers Nick Finney and Alan Dye Speaker 2016
    NB Studio
    Brand Specialist / Communication Designer
    NB is an independent, multidisciplinary branding and communication studio established in 1997 by designers Nick Finney and Alan Dye.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Speaker 2013
    Steven Heller
    Steven Heller is an art director, journalist, critic, editor and author of more than 150 books on graphic design and popular culture themes.
    New York, USA
  • Simone Farresin and Andrea Trimarchi of Studio Formafantasma. Speaker 2015
    Studio Formafantasma
    Design Studio / Product Designer
    Italian designers Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin make up this Amsterdam-based product design studio.
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Rahim Bhimani Speaker 2012
    Rahim Bhimani
    Industrial Designer
    Rahim Bhimani is an industrial designer with a keen interest in solving problems using creativity and the collaborative power of design and business.
    San Francisco, USA
  • David Butler. Photo: Brett Falcon. Speaker 2011
    David Butler
    Brand Specialist
    David Butler is responsible for leading the global design vision and strategy for the Coca-Cola Company.
    Atlanta, USA
  • Julie Lasky Speaker 1997
    Julie Lasky
    Editor
    Julie Lasky is the deputy editor of the New York Times Home section and writer of The Details, a column about new design.
    New York, USA
  • Speaker 2011
    Bibliothèque
    Graphic Designer
    Bibliothèque is a design consultancy that produces captivating design solutions, underpinned by conceptual thinking, detail and innovative production.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Speaker 2005
    Jan Kaplický
    Architect
    International
  • Speaker 2009
    W+K Delhi
    Creative Director / Brand Specialist
    W+K Delhi is a Delhi-based creative agency headed by managing director Mohit Jayal and executive creative director V Sunil.
    Delhi, India
  • Nicholas Blechman Speaker 2006
    Nicholas Blechman
    Art Director
    Nicholas Blechman is the art director of the “Week in Review” section of the New York Times.
    New York, USA
  • Speaker 2008
    Laetitia Wolff
    Writer / Editor
    Laetitia Wolff is the founding director of futureflair, a creative conduit through which she consults on design, culture and design trends.
    New York, USA
  • Speaker 2005
    Carlos Miele
    Fashion Designer
    International
  • Speaker 2011
    &Union
    Entrepreneur
    Concept developers and brand custodians, Brad Armitage and Rui Esteves have been crafting retail experiences together for over 11 years.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Thebe Magugu
    Thebe Magugu is a South African fashion designer, photographer and stylist.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Speaker 2011
    Lindsay Kinkade
    Graphic Designer
    Lindsay Kinkade is a teacher, designer, artist and interested in public engagement, public policy design collaborations and data visualisation.
    Providence, USA
  • Speaker 2002
    James Victore
    Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Animator
    New York, USA
  • Speaker 2010
    Boback Firoozbakht
    Design Consultant
    Responsible and sustainable design tactics
    Arlington, USA
  • Speaker 2008
    Doshi Levien
    Industrial Designer / Product Designer
    Doshi Levien is a London-based design partnership led by Jonathan Levien and Nipa Doshi.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Speaker 2009
    Bruce Mau
    Graphic Designer
    Bruce Mau is a critical thinker, visionary and voice in our modern world.
    Toronto, Canada
  • Speaker 2004
    Vince Frost
    Graphic Designer
    Vince Frost is the founder of Frost* Design, based in Sydney, Australia.
    Sydney, Australia
  • Speaker 2008
    Ivan Chermayeff
    Graphic Designer
    A prolific designer, illustrator and collage artist, Ivan Chermayeff's lyrical, expressive style has resulted in iconic images for literally hundreds of clients
    New York, USA
  • Speaker 2002
    Mark Farrow
    Graphic Designer
    London, United Kingdom
  • Speaker 2004
    Kenya Hara
    Graphic Designer
    Kenya Hara is a Japanese graphic designer and curator.
    Tokyo, Japan
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