With extensive experiences as a Principal and Creative Director for Wilson Associates, Aston Design and LTW Designworks, Aldwin Ong has a reputation for bringing fresh ideas to projects of diverse scales and styles across Asia-Pacific and beyond. His commitment to innovative design and witful, poetic narratives has resulted in ground-breaking concepts that have inspired brand transformation and results-driven success for clients and partners, including many of the world’s most recognised hospitality brands and operators, such as Marriott, Accor, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt, as well as numerous independents.

His philosophy maximises the potential of every one of their projects, while always striving to push boundaries and break away from stereotypes, through provocative design infused with a sophisticated wit. His belief stems that everything starts with a question – why not?”

In her earlier years, Clarisse spent her time on the luxury Industry, designing high-end yachts and flagship boutiques for renowned brands across Asia. This experience formed the basis of her meticulous attention to detail, love for materiality, texture and aesthetics. Her curiosity and holistic approach is the key factor to raise the quality and success of the projects.

She is passionate about clients, culture, and all the aspects of design, projects, and people. Her broadened horizon of thinking not only considers the design but how it can be implemented from M&E, cost effective, construction and strategic perspective to bring hospitality experience into the workplace design.

Korakoth is a leader in professional interior designer and award-wining designer in Thailand, and currently the President of Thailand Interior Designers’ Association (TIDA). She graduated from Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University, Bangkok. Throughout the 35 years of her career, she has maintained an active commitment to practice.

Her works range from mid to large scale commissions and various national competition projects throughout the region. Notable projects include Queen Sirikit Conference Center (1992-2022), Siriraj Bhimuksthan Museum, The First Royal Factory at Fang, Praram 9 Hospital, etc.

Mitsuhiro, founder and design director of designFreak Co.Ltd., is a visionary in the realm of workplace design, pushing the boundaries of innovation and imagination. With his background in architecture and industrial design, he completed diverse architectural projects in Japan and abroad during his early career before joining Gensler and WeWork.

Driven by a passion for redefining the modern workspace, he approaches each project with a holistic perspective, integrating advanced BIM/digital skills, attention to detail and materials, and user-centric design, while challenging and inspiring clients to transcend the conventional. His recent work for GREE has gained international recognition as a Finalist in the Large Workplace Category at the esteemed World Architecture Festival.

In his current role, Rishabh Lakhanpal leads the Singapore Studio and works closely with clients to understand their unique business needs and translate them into innovative workspace solutions. Rishabh harnesses his creativity, artistic insight, and conceptual proficiency to designing environments that seamlessly blend employee well-being with company culture and brand values, creating a cohesive foundation for business success.