During his seven years as senior designer, Frere-Jones created many of Font Bureau's best known typefaces, including Interstate, and Poynter Oldstyle and Gothic >

Ruudt Peters defines himself as a philosopher and an alchemist, his pieces of jewellery being extensions of a person. >

Prof Neil Gershenfeld is the director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s Centre for Bits and Atoms. >

Undertaking projects of different sizes and scales the design firm has worked in environments as diverse as Alaska, New York, the Okavango Delta and Singapore. >

Georgianna Stout is founding partner and creative director at 2x4, leading projects that range from extensive website and identity projects. >

Cameron Sinclair is the co-founder and 'chief eternal optimist' (CEO) for Architecture for Humanity. >

Studying at Leeds and the Royal College of Art, London, Andy Stevens is one of the founding members of Graphic Thought Facility. >

Wendy Ramshaw was given Commander of the British Empire status by The Queen for her service to the Arts and is recognised as one of the world's finest jewellers >

Kita has created anything from furniture, household goods and appliances to LCD TVs and robots for clients including Cassina, Moroso, Sharp and Stokke. >

Professor Shin-ichi Takemura from Japan is a cultural anthropologist and media producer known for his innovative IT-driven social activities. >

Lifestyle, senior creative director at Philips Design, Oscar E Peña has been involved in the design of numerous consumer products. >