In the design galaxy, many strain to be the brightest star. Stephen Burks, however, has mapped an altogether alternate constellation.

In the design galaxy, many strain to be the brightest star. Stephen Burks, however, has mapped an altogether alternate constellation.

Laurene Boym’s practice ranges from self produced objects through to commissioned design work, and subjects as diverse as kitchen utensils to the poetics of disaster.

Laurene Boym’s practice ranges from self produced objects through to commissioned design work, and subjects as diverse as kitchen utensils to the poetics of disaster and much of what she has created stands as sign post and inspiration point to a generation of designers.

Paola Antonelli has been senior curator of art and design at the MoMA since 1994. In that time, she has seen the revolution design has gone through and and has presented it through some of the most dynamic exhibitions in the world.

Paola Antonelli has been senior curator of art and design at the MoMA since 1994. In that time, she has seen the revolution design has gone through and and has presented it through some of the most dynamic exhibitions in the world.

Stefan Sagmeister is one of the most interesting, dynamic, diverse, controversial and well known designers today.

Stefan Sagmeister is one of the most interesting, dynamic, diverse, controversial and well known designers today.

Here, we are in conversation with Sebastian Herkner, one of today’s most rising stars in design.

Here, we are in conversation with Sebastian Herkner, one of today’s most rising stars in design.