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Giulio Cappellini, Creative Director, Cappellini
Andrea Cesarman, Curator, Co-founder, Design Week Mexico and Partner at C Cúbica Arquitectos
William Hanley, Editor in Chief, Dwell
Jean-Jacques L’henaff, Creative Director & Strategist, Apostrophe
Jennifer Olshin, Partner at Friedman Benda Gallery
Giulio Cappellini
Giulio Cappellini is an architect and designer. He is the art director of Cappellini Company and few others. He is also ambassador of Marangoni Design Campus. In 2022 he was awarded with Compasso d’Oro alla Carriera.
Andrea Cesarman
Andrea Cesarman is a multidisciplinary leader in architecture, design, and curatorship, dedicated to using design as a tool for cultural and social transformation. As co-founder of C Cúbica Arquitectos and Design Week Mexico, she has promoted creative dialogue and positioned Mexican design on the global stage. Her work, recognized internationally, bridges contemporary innovation with cultural heritage through exhibitions, collaborations, and strategic leadership.
William Hanley
William Hanley is the editor-in-chief of Dwell, where he leads the editorial and creative teams working across the brand’s channels, including its 24-year-old print magazine. He has written about architecture, design, and visual art and developed content strategies for numerous publications, and he was previously executive editor at Surface magazine, a senior editor at Architectural Record, news editor at ArtNews, and a staff writer for Rhizome, among other roles. He is based in New York City.
Jean-Jacques L’Henaff
Jean-Jacques L’Hénaff is a seasoned design executive with 25+ years of experience building and leading international design teams tailored to various cultural and business context in the US and Asia. L’Hénaff has an extensive experience in effectively building design teams, creating a culture of design within an organization, developing strategies with global teams, and a deep passion for connecting people, brands and products. L’Hénaff and his team have received numerous patents and design awards in Europe, Asia and the USA. He has been an active figure in the design community as a lecturer, panelist, and jury for the prestigious IDEA award.