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Heakyoung Jang is a South Korean designer and the founder of FICT STUDIO, an independent design practice established in 2016. Inspired by the phrase “From Craft to Industry,” the studio explores the flow and intersections between craft and industry, examining how traditional knowledge and contemporary production can coexist and inform one another.

Drawing on her background in industrial design, Jang investigates the cultural, emotional, and material dimensions of craft, viewing it as more than a set of techniques or processes. Through material experimentation and process-based research, her work reinterprets traditional values within a contemporary context, creating objects that explore the relationship between materiality, technology, memory, and time. Conceived as both a studio and an experimental platform, FICT STUDIO demonstrates how craft and design can generate new forms of meaning and relevance within contemporary culture.

Andreas Anwander is an Austrian designer and craftsman based in Brazil. Shaped by experiences across Europe, the United States, and South America, his work reflects a dialogue between European precision and Brazilian material richness.

Working primarily with certified Brazilian woods, stone, and brass, Anwander creates furniture distinguished by refined details, clean lines, and exceptional craftsmanship. Each piece is developed with a deep respect for materiality, balancing contemporary forms with traditional making techniques.

Known for his meticulous approach and distinctive design language, Anwander’s work explores the intersection of innovation and craft, resulting in timeless pieces defined by authenticity, precision, and lasting quality.

Ome Dezin is a Los Angeles–based design-build studio founded in 2020 by longtime friends and creative collaborators Joelle Kutner and Jesse Rudolph. Rooted in the thoughtful restoration of character-driven homes, the studio draws inspiration from travel, architecture, and cultural history, with a strong focus on craftsmanship, materiality, and livable design.

Influenced by Los Angeles’s layered architectural heritage — from Mid-Century and Art Deco to Spanish, Craftsman, and Tudor homes — Ome Dezin approaches each project with a careful balance of historical sensitivity and contemporary comfort. Through the use of natural, enduring materials and close collaborations with artists and makers, the studio creates refined spaces that honor the stories embedded within each home.

Grzegorz Majka is a self-taught Polish artist who explores the concepts of modularity, sculptural form, and artisanal processes in the design of furniture and lighting. His work seamlessly blends craft and contemporary design, incorporating high-quality noble materials like natural stone, wood, metals, and hand-blown glass. Guided by a deep respect for the inherent character of materials, Grzegorz highlights natural irregularities, textures, and patterns – veins in stone, the living patina of untreated metals, the organic feel of brushed surfaces. These elements are not hidden but embraced, inviting collectors on a sensory journey through touch and time. His studio practice focuses on handcrafted limited-edition furniture that is not only functional, but also living, authentic, and collectible art.

Founded in 2005 by Belgian architect Wendy Saunders and Dutch architect Vincent de Graaf, AIM Architecture is an international design studio working across architecture, interior design, and product design. Headquartered in Shanghai, with offices in Antwerp and Chicago, AIM operates globally while maintaining a strong sensitivity to local context.

AIM’s practice is rooted in a deliberate, project-specific approach, pairing concept with context and balancing vision with practicality. Their work is characterized by bold narratives, refined detailing, and a deep respect for materials and place. Through an integrated design methodology, AIM creates distinctive spaces that are both expressive and rigorously built, driven by a belief in design’s ability to generate positive impact on cities and everyday life.