Surreal pieces and wearable art describe the work of designer Maiko Takeda, who credits: “Issey Miyake is one of the people who had a significant impact and was important for my education. It was a real privilege for me to witness what the creative journey of such a visionary looked like. One of the things that struck me very much was how he always stayed free and fearless in his creative processes.”

Architect Javier Peña-Ibáñez shares his thoughts on the future of cities: “After the pandemic, people are thinking more about the quality of life in their immediate surroundings. Issues like urban mobility, green spaces, and public spaces have become more relevant.”

”Art is the way of life”, Venice, 2019.

The director of Vienna Design Week on championing critical design: “If we reflect on - and critique our material culture, it becomes a powerful way to voice our interests. Fighting about how objects, spaces, and environments look essentially means fighting about our living conditions. This relates to who controls which aspects, who works for whom, and who has a say.”