Paul Ayre, 14:59
“Prince epitomizes what a creative is, he does everything – well.” Paul Ayre Paul Ayre is an art director, designer, director, author and lecturer. With an extensive career spanning over 25 years, which has included working for some of television’s most...
Romee de Goriainoff, Experimental Group
“We wanted the bar and the public spaces to be open to the locals so the guests would never feel like “tourists” but would mingle with real Parisians while in Paris” Romee de Goriainoff To meet Romée de Goriainoff, it is best to be in the right...
Matthew Grzywinski, Grzywinski + Pons
“I think a few fashion brands have done a good job indirectly promoting their ethos and style without succumbing to the temptation of directly pitching their wares.” Matthew Grzywinski Matthew Grzywinski grew up in Connecticut and studied at Brown...
Simone Mcewan Design & Consultancy
“I am always really interested in hotel mini bars, as I think this is generally a huge missed opportunity for a hotel to express themselves creatively through a curated product mix.” Simone Mcewan Simone McEwan, designs and consults with leading global...
Michael Berg, The Hospital
“From a very early age, anything creative has shaped my world and inspired me.” Michael Berg, Creative Director As Creative Director Michael is responsible for everything to do with club members, Gallery and Art programmes throughout the building, event...
Xenia Hohenlohe, Considerate Hoteliers
“A world in harmony is my inspiration because when one of the systems within that world is out of synch all the other systems are affected too.” Xenia Hohenlohe is a Partner and Director of Marketing at Considerate Hoteliers. Considerate Hoteliers is the...
Julie-Ann Ngo, NeueHouse
“I find spontaneity very inspiring and two of my favourite manifestations of that spirit are rap music and polaroid cameras.” Julie-Ann Ngo, NeueHouse As Director of Marketing & Communications at private work collective NeueHouse, Julie-Ann Ngo leads...
James Knowles, Roger Smith Hotel
“Bob Dylan wrote “Like a Rolling Stone”, he wrote all the lyrics and stuff on a piece of paper, which was Roger Smith stationary, in Washington, D.C. back in the 60’s” James Knowles President/CEO and Artist-in-Residence of the Roger Smith Hotel in...
Simbad
“It took me 20 years to find Simbad. Definitely one of my favourite djs and producers.” Gilles Peterson BBC Radio Constantly travelling between Europe, Asia, Africa or The Americas, Simbad’s exceptional sense of groove has built him a solid reputation...
Plastic Jesus
“My art is my attempt to connect people with socially important issues that are often overlooked by mainstream media…” Plastic Jesus Plastic Jesus is a Los Angeles based street artist that specialises in bold stencil and installation work, inspired...
Ikena & Tamaryn, STANDSEVEN
“…one doesn’t have to sacrifice design and aesthetics to include human dignity.” Tamaryn, STANDSEVEN STANDSEVEN is an online shop that o ffers high end design products that create social impact. STANDSEVEN has roots in documentary film, interior...
Shubhankar Ray, G-Star Raw
“When you’re young you have more ego, you want to maintain your idea or agenda, through any creative process. When you’re older and have had a bit of practice, you give up on this, because you have a belief that innovation is this collaborative process.”...
Soo K. Chan, SCDA Architects
“Through my design, I’m bringing a lifestyle resort concept to New York.” Soo K. Chan, founder SCDA Architects Soo K. Chan, is a practicing architect based in Singapore. He is the founding principal and design director of SCDA Architects Pte Ltd...
Melanie Hall, Luna2
“I have enormous respect for timeless design classics of architecture…” Melanie Hall, Founder of Luna2 Melanie Hall is Founder & Designer of Luna2, a collection of hospitality properties named after the first spacecraft to land on the moon in the...
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