DESIGN (AUT) Stefan Sagmeister is one of the most influential designers of our time, connecting design with life’s bigger questions.
GRAPHIC DESIGN (IRL) Annie Atkins is a graphic artist known for creating iconic film props for directors like Wes Anderson and Steven Spielberg.
MOTION DESIGN (UK) FutureDeluxe is a global creative studio blending design and technology to craft innovative, emotive visual worlds.
DESIGN (USA) Anton & Irene are Brooklyn-based designers known for bold, award-winning work for Spotify, IKEA, and The Met.
DESIGN (UK) Fluoro® is a London-based independent creative studio building culture-led brand worlds at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and execution for forward-thinking global brands.
TYPOGRAPHY (GER) Dinamo is a type design team offering retail and bespoke typefaces, design tools, research, and consultancy.
DESIGN (GER) the thing Magazine is an independent digital platform for critical journalism on design, trends, and aesthetics.
MOTION & 3D (UK) The Mill is a global creative studio specializing in motion, 3D, and animated storytelling for brands.
ADVERTISING (GER) DOJO is a Berlin-based creative agency founded by Dominic Czaja, known for provocative, headline-driven campaigns.
DESIGN (NED) Sander Plug is a Dutch director, photographer, and designer known for his minimal, idea-driven visual style.
CULTURE (FRA & GER) Tracks is a show about countercultures, which airs on the European culture channel ARTE.
PRODUCTION (DE) EASYdoesit is a creative video production company creating award-winning concepts for commercials, music videos, hybrid and full AI campaigns.
DESIGN (GEO) Holy Motors is a holistic design agency on a mission to build sacred brands from 0.
DESIGN (GER) ST. ROBO is a Berlin-based studio creating innovative visual experiences at the intersection of music and brands.
ILLUSTRATION (AUS) Gemma O'Brien is an Australian artist known for her bold hand-painted murals and lettering.
3D & MOTION (GER) ROCANI is a creative innovation studio for digital experiences across screens, spaces, and extended realities.
GRAPHIC DESIGN (UKR) Anna Kulachek is a Ukrainian-born, New York–based graphic designer and art director, known for her work with MoMA, Nike, Apple, Prada, and Valentino.
DESIGN (AUT) HFA–Studio is a Vienna-based design studio driven by ideas, empathy, and cultural insight.
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