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 coversation 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 Coversation With: Maye Ruiz
Maye Ruiz has positioned herself at the forefront of Mexico’s creative vanguard. Her creative work reflects a broader movement within contemporary Mexican interior design: a celebration of heritage and handcraft reinterpreted through the lens of modern luxury.
In Conversation With: Olya Titova, ARtist Agent
Inside the World of Digital Art — Artist Agent Olya Titova at NEXT Management New York. Here she discusses her work and the exceptional roster of talented digital artists including Keith Lissner and Luca Mainini.
In Coversation 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: Laetitia Rouget
Laetitia Rouget is a French artist and designer based in Lisbon, whose practice spans ceramics, textiles, print, glassware, and painting. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, London, she began her career in fashion before expanding into a multidisciplinary universe that blends craft, humour, and colour with an unrestrained sense of play.
In Conversation With: Artist, Yvadney Davis
South London-based artist Yvadney Davis is making her mark as one of the most exciting Black British Caribbean voices in contemporary art. Known for her powerful figurative paintings and collages, Davis draws inspiration from the Windrush Generation, blending family memories, Caribbean folklore, and iconic design elements from the "West Indian front room."
In Coversation 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 Coversation With: Oliver Murphy, Slowe LIving
In a world where speed and overproduction define much of the design industry, SLOWE Living is carving out a new rhythm. Founded by designer Oliver Murphy, the brand champions a slower, more intentional approach to furniture and lifestyle design, where sustainability, craftsmanship, and comfort take centre stage.