Celebrating Innovation Excellence
Discover the most innovative and creative minds across various industries. Our comprehensive directory features individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to their respective fields, driving progress and pushing boundaries.
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Hila Mor
Israel (IL)
Hila Mor is a designer, artist, researcher, and explorer born in Israel. She learns from history and from ancient wisdom, inspired by craft processes and examples from natural biological phenomena. She implements her insights through developing new technologies. Hila’s research is focused on the dynamic properties, form, and structure of materials. Her work process aims to enhance aesthetic opportunities in order to create novel human interaction experiences based on a thorough understanding and use of materials and technologies. Hila holds a B.Des. cum laude from Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem. Prior to joining the Media Lab, Hila was a self-employed designer in Israel. Hila joined a post-bachelor research excellence program in the Bezalel Academy, called “The Incubator.” There, with the team, they established the technological research group, “Praxis.” Every day is a playground full of curiosities and discoveries. Outside of the lab, her favorite environment is being surrounded by plants and nature. When indoors, you can find her sketching ideas, being fascinated by simple yet complex forms like the inner structure of a zucchini, or trying to grow an avocado in an upside-down configuration.
View ProfileQUAD studio
Hong Kong (China) (HK)
QUAD studio is a group of architects, designers, and thinkers operating within the field of architecture, urbanism, interior design, landscape design, product design, research and development. QUAD studio believes there is a resurgence of the Renaissance where people want more from architects than just architecture. People are in search of a holistic design narrative that allows designers to blur the lines between different design disciplines, the Collective Polymath. Innovation also comes from cutting edge technology. QUAD studio is a lab for exploration, a place to experiment different design possibilities, artists are invited to share and bounce their innovative ideas.
View ProfileJuthamas Vadhanapanich
Thailand (TH)
As Chief Experience Officer and former Head of UX/UI and CX Design, I offer 20+ years of expertise in Interaction & Visual Design, leading a team of designers, researchers, and writers. Evolving as a leader, I find fulfillment in seeing my team thrive. Besides BANPU, I run Independent Muffin LP and co-founded A Cuppa Academy and Digital Black Knight. I'm active as a speaker, mentor, and competition judge, enriching the start-up scene.
View ProfileArvin Maleki
Canada (CA)
Arvin Maleki, a distinguished figure in industrial design, merges his family's Persian carpet heritage with innovative design. His shift from technology to user-centric, sustainable design demonstrates a commitment to blending tradition and creativity. Celebrated for his excellence, he's earned the Gold at the A'Design Award and Competition, along with five additional international gold medals. Globally recognized, Arvin is ranked 12th in Canada, 7th in Iran, and 731st worldwide. As a senior partner at the World Design Consortium and a juror for prestigious awards like The Stevie® and A'Design Awards, he significantly influences the design industry. His authoritative book on industrial design marks a substantial academic and practical contribution to the field. Arvin's expertise in drawing, prototyping, and commitment to continual learning shape his contributions to design education. Through global workshops and mentorship, he inspires the next generation, extending his impact beyond personal achievements to significantly influence the industrial design landscape.
View ProfileChung Sheng Chen
Taiwan (China) (TW)
Prof. ChungSheng Chen, a self-proclaimed "design missionary," possesses extensive experience in both design practice and education. He frequently expresses his perspectives on society through his work, blending an optimistic outlook, keen observation, and a deep emotional connection to life. His cross-disciplinary approach integrates various processing techniques and material applications, embodying a fundamental design philosophy. Chen has received numerous international accolades, including the German iF Award, Red Dot Award, Japan’s Good Design Award (GMARK), Italy’s A’ Design Award, China’s Xiamen Strait Industrial Design Grand Prize, the Golden Pin Design Award, the Cultural & Creative Excellence Award, and the National Invention and Creation Award. His works have been collected by esteemed institutions such as The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture & Design (USA), the Museum of Outstanding Design (Italy), the Design Museum in Hebei (China), and Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Museum. Additionally, he holds dozens of patents and has guided students to win hundreds of awards in domestic and international design competitions.
View ProfileMaria Burgelova and More By Us
Bulgaria (BG)
Maria Burgelova is the Creative Director at More By Us, where she leads a dynamic team that provides a wide range of design and branding services to both multinational companies and startups. The team is guided by a childlike curiosity, which they consider their greatest strength.
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