Celebrating Institutional Excellence
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Danne Ojeda
Singapore (SG)
D-Sign-Lab of Danné Ojeda / Interview by Lyudmila Favardin http://www.editionlidu.com/D-Sign-Lab-of-Danne-Ojeda-Interview.html Danné Ojeda / Short Biography Danné Ojeda is an Associate Professor in the School of Art, Design, and Media, at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Danné's work engages contemporary communication design, art practice, and theory. She has worked as a Professor of Art History at the Higher Institute for the Arts in Havana (1996–2000) and as a guest lecturer at the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Havana. She was a UNESCO research fellow at the Jan van Eyck Academy, Post-Academic Institute for Research and Production in Fine Art, Design and Theory, Maastricht, The Netherlands (2001–2003). She taught graphic design at the Modern International Art and Design Academy, Chongqing Technology and Business University, China (2006–2008). Furthermore, Danné has actively published, lectured on, and curated exhibitions related to contemporary art and design since 1995. In 2003, she founded d-file studio in Amsterdam, —a platform for concept and project development in the areas of visual art, design, and theory—, from which she has mainly worked for and collaborated with cultural institutions that include the Singapore Art Museum (SAM), the Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore, the National Institute of Fine Arts, Mexico, among others. Her design works have been amply recognised with the Chicago Athenaeum—Good Design Awards (US), the German Design Award, German Design Council (DE), Red Dot Design Award: Communication Design (DE), iF International Forum Design Award (DE), the ‘Lorenzo Il Magnifico’ International Award— Florence Art/Design Biennale (IT), A’ (A-PRIME) Design Award (IT), the International Design Award, IDA (US), among others. Her complete publication and exhibition design oeuvre commissioned by the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) was awarded Asia’s Top Designers Award, Singapore Design Award 2014. Thus, her works can be found in some of the most well-known museum collections worldwide.
View ProfileShigetaka Mohizuki
Japan (JP)
In Japan, traditional techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation are on the decline, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain the skills of traditional craftsmen. As a temple carpenter and designer, he has participated in numerous architectural awards to convey the new possibilities of traditional techniques to young designers and builders by creating "attractive structural beauty" and "beauty of use" architecture based on the evolution of traditional techniques from the inheritance of traditional techniques.
View ProfileJunru Xu
United States of America (US)
Junru (Jennie) Xu stands out as an exceptional award-winning product designer and UX lead, boasting eight years of rich experience in product design, user experience, and human-computer interaction. Her remarkable UX design initiatives, particularly those with a focus on social impact, have earned her prestigious accolades, including Asia Design Awards, the Muse Design Awards, London Design Awards, and the first prize from Chicago Women in Architecture.
View ProfileAli Moazzen
Iran (IR)
Ali Moazzen comes from a family with a long-standing history in the eyewear industry. Their family business has been centered around the manufacturing and sale of glasses. Building on this legacy, Ali Moazzen, with his passion for history and culture, founded the Erthieh Cafe. This cafe, designed and styled with inspiration from vintage and traditional eyewear, creates a nostalgic atmosphere. Continuing this journey, he transformed the Erthieh Mansion, an old house, into a multifunctional space that serves as both a cafe and restaurant, as well as a cultural and social hub for the community. These projects have allowed Ali Moazzen to not only preserve and promote cultural heritage but also create a space conducive to social and cultural interactions.
View ProfileMina Maazi
Great Britain (GB)
Mina Maazi is a UK-based UX/UI and Product Designer with over six years of professional experience designing and leading digital products across FinTech, AI-driven platforms, and complex systems. Her work focuses on transforming intricate technical, regulatory, and business requirements into clear, human-centred, and trustworthy digital experiences. She has led the end-to-end design of products such as financial platforms, transaction systems, dashboards, and user-facing tools deployed in real-world, high-impact environments. Mina’s design approach combines user empathy, strategic thinking, and systems-level clarity. She collaborates closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams, contributing to product strategy, UX architecture, and design leadership throughout the product lifecycle. Her work has received international recognition, including Winner awards from the European Product Design Award (EPDA) and DNA Paris, a Bronze A’ Design Award in the UX/UI category, and an Honourable Mention from the International Design Awards (IDA). Her projects have been featured on Designer.org, Innovation Newsroom, and exhibited at the Design Museum. Mina holds a Master’s degree in Design Management from Birmingham City University and is a recognised Practitioner by the World Design Consortium.
View ProfileVASSILIS SIAFARICAS
Greece (GR)
Vassilis Siafaricas is a seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of expertise in startups and established enterprises across diverse industries, including real estate, prop-tech, and mobile gaming. As the founder and owner of multiple real estate companies, he specializes in designing and developing environmentally sustainable projects in some of Greece's most exclusive and prestigious locations. In the tech sector, Vassilis co-founded several innovative startups, including a mobile gaming company recognized with both a Communicator Award and a Webby Award, achieving over 10 million downloads globally. He is also the founder of ECLÉDE, a pioneering company dedicated to environmentally friendly design, construction, and land development. ECLÉDE focuses on creating cutting-edge, zero-energy-consumption buildings that reflect a commitment to sustainability and innovation. Vassilis Siafaricas is a civil engineer, designer, senior project manager, and real estate consultant, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to his work. His expertise seamlessly combines technical proficiency with creative vision, driving impactful projects that redefine modern design and sustainable development.
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