Tadej Glažar
The question “Too much? What is just enough?” opens a reflection on the boundary between excess and balance in life, space, and culture. Excess is not always obvious – it can hide in information overload, in
Lutz Kucher, Curator
Lutz Kucher, designer and european pioneer in design thinking and design strategy, has contributed to various industries across the world with his combination of strategic, creative and empathic competences. For the past ten years, he
Einar Jarmund, Curator
Einar Jarmund (b. 1962), Norwegian architect graduated from the School of Architecture in Oslo 1987 and gained a Masters Degree in Architecture at the University of Washington in 1989 in Seattle, USA. He is
Aleksander Ostan, Curator
An architect and urban planner, teaches at Ljubljana’s Faculty of Architecture. He co-runs Atelje Ostan Pavlin, focusing on sustainable, holistic design. Ostan is active internationally, conducts workshops, lectures, and writes, with numerous awards.
Selçuk Avcı, Curator
Selçuk Avcı has built a career balancing architectural theory and practice. A graduate of Bath University, his early formation in sustainable and multidisciplinary design includes working with Feilden Clegg Bradley Design, Energy Conscious Design
Focus Slovenia
Editorial: Slovenia’s Design and Architecture - Shaping Contemporary Life with Care Across Slovenia, creativity advances through thoughtful, often minimal interventions and designs that
Jakub Jandourek; DECHEM STUDIO
We are Michaela and Jakub, designers and storytellers in Bohemian glass. Our work is based on contemporary design combined with a mastery of production and a healthy respect for old Central European craft and traditions.
Pablo Sinan Akül; Pablo Sinan Design
Pablo Sinan Akgül is a product and furniture designer. Having a multicultural upbringing, his designs are contemporary and curiosity-inducing. His attention to detail helps him discover the extraordinary in ordinary things. Being raised in Istanbul
Žan Girandon; Pjorkkala
Pjorkkala je mlad oblikovalski kolektiv, osredotočen na trajnost in inovacije. Njihovo delo temelji na raziskovanju naravnih materialov ter združevanju sodobnih tehnologij s tradicionalnimi tehnikami. Skozi oblikovanje premišljujejo o družbenih in okoljskih vplivih, pri čemer si
Matevž Popič; Hisense Gorenje Europe
Matevž Popič studied the industrial design at the Academy of the Fine Arts in Ljubljana. Graduates in the year 2016 with conceptual project- Multifunctional built in oven for the brand Gorenje. From 2009 to 2021,
Matevž Popič; Hisense Gorenje Europe
Matevž Popič studied the industrial design at the Academy of the Fine Arts in Ljubljana. Graduates in the year 2016 with conceptual project- Multifunctional built in oven for the brand Gorenje. From 2009 to 2021,
Tim Petzold; Box17
Box17 is a family-owned company, founded in Germany and based in Poland, that designs and manufactures acoustic booths: private spaces for calls, meetings, and focused work. Our booths provide a quiet retreat from office noise,
Matevž Popič; Hisense Gorenje Europe
Matevž Popič studied the industrial design at the Academy of the Fine Arts in Ljubljana. Graduates in the year 2016 with conceptual project- Multifunctional built in oven for the brand Gorenje. From 2009 to 2021,
Florian Seidl; Lavazza
Florian Seidl is Lavazza’s design manager. He’s living and working in Turin, where he has set up a compact, but very talented, in-house team from scratch. In that function, he is responsible for the corporate
Krisztina Varsányi; MW Design
MW Design is an exclusive furniture design and manufacturing company dedicated to creating unique pieces that blend craftsmanship, modern technology and a timeless aesthetic. Our philosophy is simple: furniture is not just functional; it has
Samuela Hidri; Bezhë Design Studio
BEZHË is a Tirana-based design studio founded in 2023 by Samuela Hidri and Guust Selhorst, shaped by the rapidly evolving urban landscape of Albania’s capital. Guided by principles of sustainability, reuse, and waste reduction, BEZHË
Žan Kavčič; Kavčič d.o.o.
Žan Kavčič is an architect and co-founder of Kavčič d.o.o., which he has been leading together with his cousin Valentin since 2024. Their story combines architectural thinking with more than fifty years of family woodworking
Žiga Jarc; Ejet
Žiga Jarc is the founder and director of EJET, a company developing high-performance electric tenders. With a passion for innovation, he led the team through three years of intensive development, creating a proprietary electric propulsion
Franci Zidar; Bird Buddy
Franci Zidar is driven by a passion for creating experiences that connect technology, people, and nature. He believes in the power of community and that the greatest innovations arise from genuine curiosity. About Bird Buddy
Xhorxhia Macka; Thurje Handmade
Thurje Handmade is a contemporary craft brand rooted in the tradition of Albanian weaving. Founded in 2020, it emerged from a vision to revive the cultural value of Albanian handmade textiles while reimagining them for
Vlad B. Deac; Arbore by Carel Woodworks
ARBORE is a regenerative brand created by Carel Woodworks from Spain and Transylvania, a mix of latin design with premium craftsmanship. We develop and manufacture furniture and interior objects encouraging good-hearted living as a gentle balance
Valentin Bauer; studiovbauer
Valentin Bauer (b. 1997, Austria) is an industrial designer and artist whose work dwells at the confluence of design, architecture, and social structures. Rooted in sociology and architecture, his multidisciplinary approach confronts contemporary design challenges
Adrienn Király & Bálint Szalai; Itthon.
Adrienn Király and Bálint Szalai are product designers based in Budapest. Good design, they believe begins with listening—understanding the needs, motivations, and wider context of each project. By bleanding an analytical mindset with an intuitive,
Ibrahim Bequiri; SHAPE & SHADE
SHAPE & SHADE™is a multidisciplinary architecture and design studio based between Prishtina and Istanbul. Founded by Ibrahim Beqiri, the studio works at the intersection of heritage, craft, and contemporary design, transforming local memory and cultural
Fitore Syla; Studio Fitore Syla
Fitore Syla is a designer from Prishtina, Kosovo, focusing on interior and product design. Passionate about creating objects and spaces that carry meaning and tell a story, Fitore turns ancestral memory into luminous design. Her
Bence Sárkány; Sárkány Bence Furniture
The brand was born to design and create unique solid wooden furniture. The combination of comfort and functionality creates value across generations. After becoming a carpenter, Bence Sárkány founded his own studio in 2019, placing
Antonio Bullo; Bullo Design
Antonio Bullo was born in Chioggia (Venice, Italy) in 1952. He graduated in 1972 with the Master of Art studies in Faenza, Italy, and concludes his sculpture studies at the Academy of Belle Arti in Venice,
Andreas Kioroglou; Matadog Design & Elias Nassiopoulos; Ecoshift
Andreas Kioroglou is a multi-award-winning designer specializing in product design, structural packaging, and branding. With more than twenty years of experience, his work is known for breaking conventions and combining creativity with sustainability. He is
Adam Bence Kiss; DBE.FURNITURE
Adam Bence Kiss is the founder and creative director of DBE.FURNITURE, a Budapest-based design studio that combines timeless furniture archetypes with bold, innovative materials. His work is guided by a philosophy of creating objects that
Žygimantas Kežutis; Pulsetto
ŽYGIS joined Pulsetto as Product Owner in 2025, bringing with him years of experience in product and project leadership. At Teltonika Energy, he worked on EV-charging innovations from concept to launch, and earlier roles sharpened