Mira Nakashima on the legacy of her father architect and woodworker, George Nakashima: “When I worked with my dad from 1970-1990, we would always have open houses on Saturday afternoons. Dad would often give clients his anti-ego lecture. He was on a mission - Western culture's emphasis on ego was contrary to the ashram's teachings.”

Architect Xu Tiantian’s work is centered around rural revitalisation: “Design and architecture can become effective social means to revive forgotten regions like rural villages.”

Design is the mirror of our time. Explore the work of legendary Karim Rashid: “Design doesn't need to exist and objects and spaces do not need to exist unless they provide us with a better life.”

Llucià Homs shares his thoughts on the future of the art market:“In the early years, the conversations were simpler—focused on topics like the growing importance of art fairs, digitalization, and gallery location strategies. Now, the landscape is much more complex.”