Interviews
We believe the most exciting ideas begin with a conversation. In our In Conversation With… series, we meet the inspiring individuals shaping the worlds of interior design, travel, technology, and creativity.
From pioneering designers and visionary entrepreneurs to cultural tastemakers and boundary-pushing innovators, these are the voices reimagining how we live, create, and experience the world. Through honest, insightful conversations, we explore their stories, ideas, and the bold thinking driving their work — and discover what lies ahead at the intersection of design, culture, and innovation.
In Conversation With: Natasha Carella
As Director of Dubai Design Week, Natasha Carella is redefining the region’s creative landscape, shaping a reflective new vision that positions design as both a cultural and civic force. Speaking exclusively to The Fluxx, she discusses the 2025 edition’s highlights.
In Conversation with: Keith Lissner
Artist Keith Lissner embodies the paradox at the heart of digital art, illusion and reality in constant dialogue. Guided by Edgar Degas’ belief that “art is not what you see, but what you make others see,” and echoing Marcel Duchamp’s reminder that “all art is an illusion,” Lissner crafts digital worlds that challenge perception.
In Conversation With: Sarah Casewit
Sarah Casewit is reimagining what it means to journey well. With over 15 years of experience spanning Buenos Aires, Marrakech, and Mallorca, the luxury travel expert has launched her own eponymous consultancy.
In Conversation With: Luca Mainini
Luca Mainini is a self-taught Italian artist whose practice transforms the familiar language of fashion into something uncanny, surreal, and unforgettable. Known for his loud, bold, and bright collages, Mainini cuts and splices imagery from glossy magazines, subverting glamour to reveal the eccentricities, defects, and raw edges of pop culture.
In Conversation With: Kit Kemp
Explore the creative world of Kit Kemp, co-founder of Firmdale Hotels, in this exclusive interview. Discover her inspirations, design philosophy, and approach to crafting bold, layered interiors.
In Conversation With: Joseph Ellwood, Six Dots
From their North London studio, Six Dots Design is reimagining what contemporary interiors can be. Founded by designer Joseph Ellwood, the studio brings together whimsical aesthetics, sustainable materials, and a distinctly modern point of view.
In Conversation With: Matthew Williamson
Discover how iconic British designer Matthew Williamson brings his signature use of colour, pattern, and storytelling into interior design. In this exclusive interview with The Fluxx, he discusses his third lighting collaboration with Pooky, the importance of personality in interiors, and why maximalism can still feel serene.
In Conversation With: Paul Cocksedge
In this exclusive interview, multidisciplinary designer Paul Cocksedge discusses his poetic approach to design, public space, and the power of curiosity, simplicity, and storytelling in shaping emotional, socially aware work.
In Conversation With: 1882 Ltd
Emily Johnson, fifth-generation ceramicist and founder of 1882 Ltd, shares how she’s blending Stoke-on-Trent heritage with bold contemporary design to shape the future of British pottery.