In this episode, we speak with Andra Bagdonaitė, venture capital investor and Partner at FIRSTPICK — a high-speed VC fund and accelerator backing ambitious early-stage startups across the Baltic region (Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia). Andra shares insights from her experience investing at the pre-seed and seed stages, often becoming the first investor on a startup’s…

Jessica Dance is a UK-based artist, designer, and creative coach who has worked with brands including Vogue, Nike, Barbie, British Airways and Google. After years in the creative industry, she trained as a coach following a period of burnout, combining art, business and psychology to support creative entrepreneurs in building lives and businesses that are…

Emily Sharp is a licensed art therapist and psychotherapist who combines talk therapy with creative expression. From her early work in New York to her current online practice and international retreats, she explores how creativity can support resilience, self-discovery, and joy. In this talk, Emily reflects on her transition from clinical psychotherapy to art therapy,…

Formafantasma is a research-driven design studio founded in 2009 by Italian designers Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin. The studio is based in Milan, with a small office in Rotterdam. Over the years, Formafantasma have developed products, spatial projects, installations, and exhibitions both independently and in collaboration with brands such as Hermès, Lexus, Max Mara, and…

Tina Touli is a London‑based designer working across disciplines, moving fluidly between digital and print, typography, branding, motion, and 3D. Known for blending the analogue with the digital, she mixes materials and technologies in inventive ways. Her curiosity has led her to create phygital experiences, experimenting with materials, techniques, sound, and surroundings. In this talk,…

Amy Hood is the co-founder of Hoodzpah Design, a studio she runs with her twin sister, Jennifer. Their work is rooted in bold typography, playful humor, and a distinctly Californian style. In this talk, Amy shares insights into the unique aesthetic of her studio, the dynamics of working with her twin sister, and the importance…

David Sedgwick is the founder of Studio DBD, an independent design studio based in Manchester. For over two decades, he has shaped the city’s creative identity through branding projects, exhibitions, and collaborations that celebrate people as much as design itself. In this talk, David Sedgwick explores how human connection sits at the heart of both his work…

Monika Bielskyte is the founder of Protopia Futures and currently serves as Futurist in Residence at Nike (Embodied Futures: Storyworld Design and Strategy). She is also a futurist advisor to Climate Spring and Inclusive AI Lab, as well as a member of EY’s Luminary Expert Circle. In this Talk on Creativity, Monika unpacks what it truly…

Verónica Fuerte is the founder and creative director of Hey Studio in Barcelona — celebrated for its bold use of color, geometric forms, and clean visual storytelling. Her work has attracted collaborations with major clients such as Apple, Google, and The New York Times. In this talk, Verónica opens up about her creative journey — from developing…

Eglė Plytnikaitė is a Lithuanian illustrator, recognized for her distinctive minimalistic yet bold style, often infused with a touch of vintage warmth. She has collaborated with major clients such as The New York Times, The Guardian, Bank of America, and the United Nations. In this Talk on Creativity, Eglė reflects on developing her unique style and the…

Thierry Brunfaut, Creative Director and Founding Partner of Base Design, has spent more than three decades reminding both clients and designers that branding is not about fitting in—it’s about daring to stand out. Base Design, with studios in Brussels, New York, Geneva, and Melbourne, is known for shaping bold identities for clients like MoMA, the Louis Vuitton Foundation,…

Martin Naumann is a multidisciplinary digital artist from Germany. Known for his vibrant, futuristic, and experimental aesthetic, Martin has built a distinctive style that blends science, nature, and speculative ideas. His work has attracted clients like Adobe, Universal Music, and even Star Wars, and one of his pieces is featured in Style Cards Vol. 2. In…