Founder of Interior Design Philosophy Jorge Cañete is a Swiss of Spanish origin created his interior design studio in 2005 in Switzerland: I N T E R I O R D E S I G N P H I L O S O P H Y.

His signature, between memory and modernity, yields a poetic vision of the world to give material expression to emotion that stems from within.

Jorge Cañete’s working method involves very careful analysis of each parameter – the environment in which the project is set, the feeling inherent in the location and, of course, the client’s own personality.

By combining these three sources of inspiration he is able each time to come up with ultra-personalized projects.

He has been awarded by numerous international awards.

In 2014 he received the “Oscar” of interior design and for 10 years in a row, he has been featured among the world’s top 100 designers by Andrew Martin.

Founder and Main Architect of Manuelle Gautrand Architecture Manuelle Gautrand was born on July 14, 1961 in Marseille (France).

She obtained her graduate diploma in Architecture from the “ENSA” national school of Montpellier in 1985.

She founded her office MANUELLE GAUTRAND ARCHITECTURE in 1991 and rapidly gained international public renown.

She lives and works in Paris since 1994.

Since its creation in 1991, the agency has carried out numerous buildings for large public and private clients, in France and abroad, in fields as diverse as cultural facilities, offices, housing, hotels, retails and leisure facilities.

Some famous projects are the “Gaité Lyrique” former theater transformation in Paris, the “LaM” Museum of Modern and Oustider Art in Lille, the “Cité des Affaires” in Saint-Etienne.

The agency is currently working on major projects in Stockholm, in Sydney district - Parramatta, in Amsterdam, etc.

Refusing to lock in an architectural style or type of program, Manuelle Gautrand claims "the luxury of being unaccustomed" in her architectural production and seeks to re-enchant our environment.

Director of sinato Inc.First-class architect (Japan)Part time lecturer of Kyoto University of Art and Design, Showa Women's University Sinato is a design office that works mainly on the design of architecture and interior.

From the huge facility like Shinjuku station which is one of the biggest stations in Japan to the renovation of small houses, we pursue the design of human scale based on the urban and social view. 1976 Born in Osaka, Japan 1999 Graduated from department of urban design, Kanazawa University 2004 Established sinato Inc. 2007 Registered as a first-class architect 2011 Part time lecturer of Kyoto University of Art and Design 2016 Part time lecturer of Showa Women's University Sinato is a design office that works mainly on the design of architecture and interior.

From the huge facility like Shinjuku station which is one of the biggest stations in Japan to the renovation of small houses, we pursue the design of human scale based on the urban and social view.

Co-founder of Palomba Serafini Associati Roberto Palomba, architect and designer internationally renowned, lives and works in Milan.

In 1994 he founded with Ludovica Serafini Palomba Serafini Associati; the studio develops interior/ exhibit/industrial design and architecture projects worldwide.

He is strategic consultant and art director for several historical design companies, collaborating with leading international brands such as Boffi, Cappellini, Dornbracht, Driade, Bow, Elmar, Exteta, Flaminia, Foscarini, Kos, Laufen Lema, Plank, Poltrona Frau, Sawaya & Moroni, Samsung, Tubes, Viccarbe, Zanotta, Zucchetti.

He has been lecturer at the Polytechnic of Milan (Degree in Industrial Design).

He has been awarded with numerous international recognitions, such as Compasso D'Oro (Italy), Australian International Design Award (Australia), Good Design Award (USA), Interior Design's Best of the Year Award (USA), Icon Design Awards (Mexico), Wallpaper Design Award (UK), German Design Award (Germany), Red dot Award (Germany), Elle Decoration International Design Award.

Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Design Anthology Magazine Suzy Annetta is the Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Design Anthology magazine, which showcases her unique editorial eye and passion for the built environment from interiors to urban planning.

In under four years the magazine has become a landmark in publishing all things design in Asia, as well as an acclaimed platform for the regional design scene.A Hong Kong resident of 12 years, Suzy worked for two award-winning design firms as well as managing her own design studio.

She is also passionate about sharing her wealth of design knowledge, she now lectures part-time at Insight School of Interior Design in Hong Kong and contributes to the field through industry events such as fairs, seminars and public forums.

Founder of Kinney Chan & Associates Founded in 1995, Kinney Chan & Associates (KCA) offers a full spectrum of interior design and project management services across multiple industries including, hospitality, bar, restaurant, residential, commercial and corporate. “Creativity and Originality” are the key motivating w ords behind Kinney Chan & Asscociates.

With the initiative-taking and innovative team of designers, KCA perceives interior design as not just interior and exterior space planning and material matching, but as a true formof art.

Kinney obtained his BA in Interior Design from Demonfort University, UK.

Prior to returning to Hong Kong and founding KCA, he spent tw o years working in Manchester.

Kinney is the former chairman of the Hong Kong Interior Design Association and the former director of the Hong Kong Design Centre.

He strives to increase public awareness of interior design as w ell as the development of the creative industry in Hong Kong.

His projects have won numbers of international awards, including A’Design Aw ard in 2015; iF Communication Design Award in 2014 and 2009; JCD Award 2014, Gold Key Award 2013, Best Of the Year Honoree 2012; Hong Kong Ten Outstanding Designers Award in 2012; Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards in 2001, and for many times aw arded as one of the Best Interior Designer Worldw ide in Andrew Martin International Awards.

Deputy Academic Director (Design) of Hong Kong Design Institute Michael Chan graduated in the University of Hong Kong.

He opened his architectural firm –EDGE Architects Limited at 1997 and Edge Gallery Ltd..

Now he is the Deputy Academic Director (Design) of HKDI.

With respects to awards, he won more than twenty awards in local and international competitions.

He, himself, has won the first runner-up in 25th Central Glass International Architectural Design Competition, Tokyo in 1990, special interest prize in Mimar International architectural Design Competition VII, London in 1992 and Honorable Mention Nara/Toto World Architectural Triennale in Tokyo in 1992.

He has also been selected as one of the ten Young Architects in Hong Kong in 1996 and in 1998 respectively.

He also participates as the Panel Speaker in different conferences such as in IAA Symposium, Osaka; AsiaGSD, Harvard University; A.A.AsiaWorkshop, Malaysia; Tsinghua University, Beijing and DESIGNTODAY, Japan and La Biennale di Venezia Exhibition 2000, Venice, Italy.

Principal, Regional Retail Sector Leader of Woods Bagot Billy is an award-winning Retail Designer with over 15 years’ experience in the design and delivery of lifestyle projects throughout Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

He leads Woods Bagot’s retail design team across China and is currently responsible for the creative direction and successful delivery of over 50 live projects.

Billy’s creative approach begins with identifying the unique character of a project and building upon it.

His passion lies in exploring future retail strategies to devise design solutions that delight and engage retailers, brands and end-users alike.

Vertical retail, brand experience and consumer behaviour analysis are his core areas of expertise.

He is a frequent contributor to global industry forums and regularly judges international design competitions.

Managing Director of Tina Liu Image Consultancy Limited Born and raised in Hong Kong, Ms.

Liu studied Communication and Film in Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada.With over 3 decades of experience from the film, television, radio, music, stage, publishing, fashion retail and service industries under her belt, Ms.

Liu’s forte in image design, production and training has earned her compliments such as “First Lady of Looking Good”, “Image Guru”, “Style Icon” and “China’s Premier Image Consultant”. Ms.

Liu is an Honorary Fellow of the Vocational Training Council of Hong Kong, Vice Chairman of Hong Kong Film Art Association and Honorary Committee Member of the Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild.

She also sits on the Board Of Advisors of the Hong Kong Design Institute. Ms.

Liu was elected by the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association as one of the “Ten Best Dressed Personalities in Hong Kong.”Ms Liu’s writings on image and lifestyle has been published widely in Hong Kong and China.

She has published 7 books including the biography entitled .

Brand Designer/ Consultant Director of Tommy Li Design Workshop Ltd.

Tommy is the brand designer/consultant for the generation renowned for his “Black Humor” and “Audacious Visual” designs.

His design philosophy is to create influential design in the market and show the value of designer.

Graduated from the School of Design in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Tommy has received over 580 awards. “New Weekly” collaborated with “Design 360” and “life style academy” selected Tommy as one of the top 20 China’s most powerful designer appealing to market (graphic design).

Over the years, he was the member of judge panels of most international competitions, such as iF Design Award, D&AD Award, Global Design Award, Hong Kong International Poster Triennial, Golden Pin Design Award and etc.

Tommy Li’s has brought remarkable success to his major clients included Hang Seng Bank, MTR Corporation, Maxim’s Caterers, Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd, Taetea Group, Dairy Farm Group (First Choice), Honeymoon Dessert, Ying Kee Tea House, HKPC, Shanghai Watch and etc.