Tiffany Loy, a Singaporean artist and educator, received her training in industrial design at the National University of Singapore and further honed her skills in textile weaving at Kawashima Textile School in Kyoto. Supported by a national scholarship programme, Loy obtained her MA in Textiles, specialising in weaving, from the Royal College of Art.

Since establishing her practice in 2014, Loy's experimental designs have garnered widespread recognition and international exhibitions, including showcases at prestigious cultural institutions such as the Singapore Art Museum, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, and La Triennale di Milano.

Teo Yang holds an undergraduate degree in interior architecture from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and a graduate degree from the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. His career took flight as he journeyed through vibrant cities such as Amsterdam, Berlin, and Los Angeles, establishing a reputation for his exquisitely crafted interiors and residential designs. In 2009, Yang returned to Seoul to establish his eponymous studio. Collaborating with prestigious international luxury brands such as Vacheron Constantin, de Gournay, and Fendi, as well as prominent art and cultural institutions such as Kukje Gallery and Gyeongju National Museum, Yang's portfolio spans from opulent luxury commissions to historic architectural restoration projects. With a fervent dedication to revitalising his heritage and culture, Yang tirelessly endeavours to provide a fresh perspective on tradition while paving the way for its future, solidifying his position as a leading voice in South Korea's creative landscape.

Currently based in Tokyo, Studio Swine (Super Wide Interdisciplinary New Explorers) is a collaboration between Japanese architect Azusa Murakami and British artist Alexander Groves. The duo run the experimental design practice Studio Swine which creates works that straddle the spheres of design and cinema, exploring themes of regional identity and the future of resources. Their work combines deep contextual research and experimental use of sustainable materials. 

They also run their art studio A.A.Murakami which creates sensory installations are an ongoing series of works they call ‘Ephemeral Tech’, where the boundaries between digital technology and natural forces are dissolved to create unnatural phenomena using real materials that engage all your senses beyond the standard visual stimuli of flat screens, projections, and LED arrays. Ephemeral Tech looks to a future where technology transcends the familiar interfaces and becomes inseparable from both our built and natural environments.

At the forefront of China's dynamic design scene stands Mario Tsai, reshaping the landscape of contemporary Chinese design from his base in Hangzhou. Born in Hubei, Tsai's journey traces from a humble countryside upbringing to emerging as one of the country’s most promising creators. Upon graduating from Beijing Forestry University's College of Materials Science and Technology, Tsai started as a furniture engineer, building his expertise in product development and manufacturing processes. In 2014, he founded his namesake studio, where his meticulous exploration of materials, contemporary technology, and traditional know-how yields ingenious creations that swiftly garner recognition for their distinctive design language.

Kwangho Lee, born and raised in the outskirts of Seoul, discovered his passion for crafting at an early age. Lee's upbringing taught him to appreciate the simplicity of daily life and the beauty in functionality, inspiring him to reimagine natural materials and ordinary objects and transform them into new meaning and purpose.

A graduate of Metal Art & Design at Hongik University, Lee currently resides and works in Seoul. Central to all of Lee's creations is his deep understanding of the mediums he employs, ranging from industrial materials to traditional techniques, resulting in meticulously crafted pieces that exude individuality and showcase his unique artistic vision.

Korean designers Hwachan Lee and Yoomin Maeng crossed paths in 2014 while pursuing Industrial Design at Hongik University in Seoul. Following individual experiences at Cecilie Manz Studio in Denmark, Form Us With Love in Sweden, Shigeki Fujishiro Studio in Japan, and SWNA in South Korea, the two joined forces to establish their own studio, Kuo Duo, in 2021, engaging in the design and development of products, furniture, and spatial concepts.

Their collective curiosity pushes the boundaries of design expression, encompassing a diverse range of endeavours, from large-scale industrial manufacturing to limited editions, exhibitions, and installations. Central to their practice is a quest for equilibrium between innovative approaches to material selection and production techniques, coupled with a focus on the functionality and elegance of the end products. Their creative process is marked by hands-on experimentation and exploration of material possibilities, with the ultimate goal of broadening their design vocabulary and creating enduring, timeless pieces.

Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro commenced his professional journey upon graduating from Scuola Politecnica di Design Milano in 1999. With formative experiences at Lissoni & Partners in Milan and Studio Barber Osgerby in London, he ventured to establish his eponymous studio in 2015. Presently, Oshiro collaborates with esteemed design brands such as B&B Italia, Boffi, De Padova, Kristalia, and Poltrona Frau, among others. He spearheads innovative design endeavours that transcend boundaries and fuse diverse cultural influences.