Managing Director, tonychi studio Alison Chi Creative Development for tonychi studio, Alison Chi believes in a relationship-based approach to the business of design.

Nurturing young talent and developing synergistic collaborations is not only an integral part of her work but also the most inspiring.Upholding the thoughtful discipline that has positioned tonychi studio as a heritage design house while continuing to cultivate bold creative visions, Alison drives her team to operate holistically, as a collective at the forefront of their disciplines and fields. tonychi studio tonychi studio is a team of individuals who work together and work closely with developers, architects, and collaborators to elevate the lived experience of spaces through our expertise in space planning, brand, conceptual and design development.

With an avant-garde approach deeply rooted in tradition, our work continuously searches to redefine the way we apprehend design.

We use empathy as our point of entry, and give homage to a place, its culture, its people and its patrons.

The studio’s commitment to quality, artistry and continuous innovation is reflected in each of our projects. Our signature approach is expansive and intuitive. How we do one thing is how we do everything.

Our designs serve a meaningful purpose and every project presents an opportunity to transcend our time, and all times. Established 1984 in New York City.

Founder and Creative Director, Global Award-Winning Hospitality Design Studio Stylt Erik Nissen Johansen is the founder and creative director of global award-winning hospitality design studio Stylt in Gothenburg, Sweden.

For more than 25 years, Stylt has combined concept development, interior architecture, design and branding to create unique hotel and restaurant experiences for clients all over the world.

Under Erik’s leadership, Stylt has won several awards, including IH&P award for worlds best SPA design, several AHEAD awards, Best New Boutique Hotel in the World, European Hotel Design Awards, several Swedish Design Prizes, and the World Hotel Award.

Stylt is the only design practice to receive UNESCO Prix Versailles for best hotel interior in the world twice.

So far the portfolio includes more than 400 restaurants, 300 hotels and several destination developments.

Storytelling is Erik’s tool for bringing experiences and brands to life.

Stories are always the red thread in creating the concepts, guiding every aspect of development, from brand positioning to setting the table.

This results in consistent, engaging and memorable design, which in turn creates consistent, engaging and memorable customer experiences.

A Stylt story can leverage the guests themselves as marketers, creating word-of-mouth publicity.

Furthermore, story-based concepts are well insulated against fluctuating fashions. Some of Stylt’s completed and ongoing projects.

The Pater Noster Lighthouse Project, The CENTRIC by Hyatt Dubai, 25h Hotel Düsseldorf - Copenhagen - Melbourne, Downtown Camper by Scandic Stockholm, Smoki Korean Marriott Dubai, BOHO Club Marbella, LEGO House Billund, Huus Hotel Gstaad, Lydmar Stockholm, Spedition Hotel Thun Switzerland, Klaus K Helsinki, Sonya St Petersburg, Stora Hotellet Umeå, No18 in Atlanta and Singapore, The Well Oslo, Le Rouge Stockholm, Le Pain Français Gothenburg, Creekside Villa Canmore Canada and Stenungsbaden Yacht Club Gothenburg.

Erik Nissen Johansen Born in Oslo Norway 1965 and graduated from the L'Istituto per l'Arte e il Restauro in Florence in 1985, with a diploma in art, art history, marketing and design.

Erik is the founder and creative director of Stylt.

Further more, he is a sought-after speaker internationally who shared his knowledge and experiences at various occasions and venues such as Objet et Maison in Paris, BODW Hong Kong, the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, BDNY New York and TedX.

Resident Creative Director Founder, Curiosity GWENAEL NICOLAS PRESIDENT CREATIVE DIRECTORFOUNDER OF CURIOSITYHe has lead all main projects of curiosity.

Selected as 50 most influential french in the world in 2015 vanity fair, BOF (business of fashion) 500 since 2014. 1966 Born in France 1988 Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design at E.S.A.G, Paris 1991 Master of Arts degree in Industrial Design at RCA, London 1991 Freelance in Japan 1998 Established CURIOSITY INC. 2004 Master of Arts degree in Interior Design at E.S.A.G, Paris

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Designer, Blu Water Studio Co-Founder and Chief Executive Designer of Malaysia based Interior Design firm Blu Water Studio.

He has been creating innovative spaces and solutions, crafting meaningful brands and guest experiences for a wide variety of clients over the last 30 years.

One of his recent accolades was his project, The Edison George Town, which was recognised for its outstanding design in the StarProperty Awards 2020, IDA Design Awards 2019, AHEAD Asia 2017, RIDA 2017 and APIDA 2016.

His other award-winning projects include EQ Kuala Lumpur, citizenM Kuala Lumpur and Hard Rock Hotel at Desaru Coast.

Siew Hong is the President of the Malaysian Institute of Designers (MIID) which is the national institute representing the interior design profession in Malaysia from 2020-2022.

He graduated from the State University of New York with an Associate Degree in Applied Science Interior Design, and served as an Adjunct Lecturer at Taylor’s University.

He has mentored graduate students at China Academy of Art in Hangzhou and was the chief judge of Asia Young Designer Awards since 2016.

Lighting Director, ICE (Illumination City of Environment) Ltd Born in Yokohama, Japan in 1959 Graduated from Tama Art University. Department of Architecture Kaito Office Co., Ltd.

I established ICE (Illumination City of Environment) Ltd., in 1996. As of 2021, the president of the same office.

I handle a wide range of lighting design directions such as commercial spaces, public spaces, and events.

Illuminating Engineering Society International Design Award 2006 "Club Minerva” "Award of Excellence” 2011 "Happoen Hakuhokan" "Illumination Award of Distinction" (Best Award) 2017 "Tokyu Plaza Ginza" "Special citation for Interior Design" (Interior Category Award) I has won many international lighting contests.

Founder and Director, Frame Robert Thiemann (Maastricht, 1964) is the founder and director of Frame, a global community platform for interior design.

Innovative and future-facing, Frame aims to empower spatial design excellence with its magazine, books, online platform, events and awards.

Thiemann is a seasoned speaker and consultant on subjects such as retail, hospitality and workplace design for companies such as Chanel, Hermès, Kering, Nespresso, Pernod Ricard, Puig, and Vitra, and has been a jury member for design competitions all over the world.

Associate Dean Interior Design, Interior Design School of Architecture and Urban Design RMIT University In all areas of her practice, as an educator and designer, Suzie is a passionate and committed advocate for the discipline of interior design.

Her career trajectory plies academic roles with a freelance practice in interior, exhibition and curatorial design.

In 2018, she was appointed the inaugural Associate Dean Interior Design, RMIT University, Australia.

In this role, she is responsible for providing strategic direction as well as ensuring learning and teaching quality, directing research relevance and industry engagements.

Her research is recognised internationally and has been published as book chapters, journal articles, conference presentations and exhibitions.

Committed to fostering research in the discipline and the value of its social and cultural contribution, Suzie has led the Interior Design PhD stream as part of the School of Architecture and Urban Design’s Practice Research Symposiums in Australia, Europe and Asia.

She is a member of the Design Institute of Australia; an Australian Design Honouree, Australian Design Centre; and executive board member, International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers.