How does curiosity translate into tangible innovation across furniture, industrial design, and crafted objects? This conversation brings together Susanna Minotti, Dr Barbara Villari, Min Chen, and Tereza Šváchová to explore the synergy between design, time-honoured craftsmanship, and emerging material technologies.

From the precision and longevity of Italian furniture-making to the expressive possibilities of porcelain and glass, from parametric processes to biomaterials and sustainable finishes, the panel examines how questioning, prototyping, and crossdisciplinary collaboration open new pathways for how we conceive, make, and live with design. 

Photo Credit: 杭州凳 Hangzhou Stool, Courtesy of Chen Min Office