Celebrating Design Excellence
Discover the world's most creative and influential designers from various disciplines. Our extensive directory showcases designers who have made significant contributions to fields such as fashion, graphic design, interior design, and more.
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Takanori Urata
Japan (JP)
Embracing a thoroughly modern design style, TAKANORI URATA DESIGN INC. has become one of the most in-demand design firms in the region, celebrated for an ability to create exceptional spaces that are- in every way – unique. Though Takanori works primarily in the architecture and interior design spheres, he has also built a reputation on the back of other pursuits and in other markets, namely, in the package and graphic design industry. Throughout it all, Takanori’s signature remains apparent: crisp, clean and elegant. This has driven TAKANORI URATA DESIGN to thrive in sectors that require a certain sense of modernity, think modern condominiums, cosmetic companies and pharmaceutical clients. In those areas, Takanori has truly flourished, harnessing a skill for large open spaces that remain, at their core, entirely functional. Yet, the root of TAKANORI URATA DESIGN’s success lies in Takanori’s skill in communication, as he explains in more detail here. “I interview my clients first and try to understand exactly what they want. I pay attention to how my work satisfies their needs. Then I suggest a design which is improved on and refine over time. I aim to always exceed my client’s expectations and surprise them. Once they decide to move ahead with my office, I provide services that meet my client’s needs to gain their trust and establish a long-term partnership.” This is made all the more impressive when you consider that TAKANORI URATA DESIGN is a two-person operation. “There’s only two people, including myself. It is a small office, but I always try my best for my clients. I believe that my best will be evaluated as success, and it will lead to the next offer of work from my clients.” In a way that is to be very much expected for the firm, Takanori prefers to carve his own path in the sector and ignore the transient fashions and trends that come and go year on year. “I don’t mind so much about today’s trends. I always concentrate on my client’s needs first. Then, I imagine and create a design for them. I love long-life design which is simple, but never fails to be interesting. I aim for timelessness in my work and go from there.” Finally, Takanori offers some insight into TAKANORI URATA DESIGN’s future. “I don't know what will happen in future. So, I think I should try hard to make my design skill up so that I can meet variety needs from clients.”
View ProfileMania Carta
Japan (JP)
Sandstorm artist and the founder of Sandstorm, Maniacarta is a creative talented artist who she has 20 years of experience with variety of CG production content from Concept Art, Character Design, Environment, Mecha, Game Arts, Manga, Anime, Real-time Cinematics and more. She immerses herself in anything that related from fantasy to real characters, she always focus on giving soul to her characters, her works and touch are unique.
View ProfileGiuliano Ricciardi
Italy (IT)
Giuliano Ricciardi approached design shortly after finishing high school practicing at a carpentry workshop of where he learned the basics and manual skills needed to wood work. This learning experience lasted 3 years, until he was noticed by the owner of an important Architect Studio in Taranto who offered Giuliano to join his team at KinoWorkshop,as a draftsman. these professional experiences inspired him to pursue Graduate Studies in Industrial Design. Oriented to the use of raw wood material, limiting the use of other materials as much as possible, he’s gradually extending the range of materials of interest to ceramics, metals and polymers, giving his concepts and products balance between technique and material.
View ProfileElena Prokhorova
Czech Republic (CZ)
Her approach to product design is a fusion of "artistic science," where form and function merge seamlessly to create products that serve a purpose and inspire and excite individuals. In her view, a product that balances convenience, aesthetics, and beauty triggers an emotional response and becomes a coveted object. With a focus on minimalist aesthetics and a keen eye for detail, she applies her skills to create furniture, interior items, and other products that embody these principles and evoke emotions. Her passion for design is evident in the elegant and thoughtfully crafted pieces I produce.
View ProfileRyosuke Okawa
Japan (JP)
He is Project Architect of Obayashi corporation that provides all kinds of buildings ( offices, condominiums, commercial facilities, factories, hospitals, schools, and more ) for the varied needs of customers and society. They have completed many projects emblematic of the era and culture. In response to the social challenge of carbon neutrality in recent years, they are promoting initiatives such as environmentally responsible building construction, including wooden structures and interiors, and ZEB (Zero Energy Buildings) , and eco-friendly construction using low-carbon material and fuel.
View ProfileAlex Hell
Portugal (PT)
Alex Hell is a Brazilian designer and co-founder of Studioneves, a ceramic atelier based in Portugal that develops sustainable, handcrafted tableware for the hospitality sector. With a background in events and communication, he transitioned to product design with a focus on environmental impact, material innovation, and practical application in professional kitchens. Since 2019, he has led sustainability initiatives within the company, including its B-Corp certification and the creation of guides to support responsible practices in ceramics and gastronomy. His work contributes to industry-wide discussions on circular design and climate-conscious production models for functional objects.
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