Jury
THE SHAKTI DESIGN RESIDENCY IS SUPPORTED BY A ROTATING PANEL OF WORLD LEADING DESIGN AND CREATIVE MENTORS.
EACH YEAR, OUR JURY MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE FRESH PERSPECTIVES AND A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE, CAREFULLY SELECTING INNOVATIVE AND PROMISING TALENTS POISED TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DESIGN. THEIR DISCERNING EYE AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE HELP US BUILD A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF CREATORS WHO PUSH BOUNDARIES AND INSPIRE CHANGE. WE INVITE YOU TO EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY AND WITNESS THE EVOLUTION OF DESIGN TALENT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.
Shalini Misra
FOUNDER, SHALINI MISRA DESIGN & CURIO, LONDON
shalinimisra.com
Shalini Misra is an internationally celebrated interior architect, designer and property developer. Her design studio creates elegant, timeless, and sustainable interiors that prioritise wellbeing. In 2022, Shalini launched Curio, an evolving collection of handcrafted objects, art and imaginative design from designers around the world.
shalinimisra.com
Shalini Misra is an internationally celebrated interior architect, designer and property developer. Her design studio creates elegant, timeless, and sustainable interiors that prioritise wellbeing. In 2022, Shalini launched Curio, an evolving collection of handcrafted objects, art and imaginative design from designers around the world.
Jesse Lee
FOUNDER, BASIC.SPACE AND CHAIRMAN OF THE DESIGN MIAMI BOARD, LA
basic.space
Transitioning from the music industry into the design world, Jesse Lee founded Basic. Space, a digital marketplace hosting a curated blend of pre-owned and vintage items as well as new, limited editions, and exclusive brand collaborations. In 2023, Basic.Space acquired Design Miami, and Jesse Lee now serves as Chairman of the prestigious global design fair.
basic.space
Transitioning from the music industry into the design world, Jesse Lee founded Basic. Space, a digital marketplace hosting a curated blend of pre-owned and vintage items as well as new, limited editions, and exclusive brand collaborations. In 2023, Basic.Space acquired Design Miami, and Jesse Lee now serves as Chairman of the prestigious global design fair.
David Alhadeff
FOUNDER, THE FUTURE PERFECT, NEW YORK
thefutureperfect.com
David Alhadeff is the visionary Founder of The Future Perfect. Known for his dedication to supporting rising talent and trailblazing contemporary design, Alhadeff has pioneered a new kind of hybrid gallery concept that shifts the borders between gallerist, dealer and merchant, opening up new pathways for artists, collectors and innovators.
thefutureperfect.com
David Alhadeff is the visionary Founder of The Future Perfect. Known for his dedication to supporting rising talent and trailblazing contemporary design, Alhadeff has pioneered a new kind of hybrid gallery concept that shifts the borders between gallerist, dealer and merchant, opening up new pathways for artists, collectors and innovators.
Yves Béhar
FOUNDER, FUSEPROJECT, SAN FRANSICO – LISBON
fuseproject.com
Yves Béhar is a pioneering industrial designer and entrepreneur known for his innovative work in product design and technology. Blending form and function, Béhar’s designs are driven by sustainability, social impact, and functionality. Through his company, fuseproject, Béhar has collaborated with numerous global brands, cementing his status as one of the most influential figures in the design industry.
fuseproject.com
Yves Béhar is a pioneering industrial designer and entrepreneur known for his innovative work in product design and technology. Blending form and function, Béhar’s designs are driven by sustainability, social impact, and functionality. Through his company, fuseproject, Béhar has collaborated with numerous global brands, cementing his status as one of the most influential figures in the design industry.
Alexis Georgacopoulos
DIRECTOR, ECAL – LAUSANNE
ecal.ch
Alexis Georgacopoulos serves as the Director of ECAL (École cantonale d’art de Lausanne) in Lausanne, Switzerland. With a deep passion for nurturing emerging talent and pushing the boundaries of design education, Georgacopoulos plays a pivotal role in shaping ECAL into one of the leading art and design schools globally.
ecal.ch
Alexis Georgacopoulos serves as the Director of ECAL (École cantonale d’art de Lausanne) in Lausanne, Switzerland. With a deep passion for nurturing emerging talent and pushing the boundaries of design education, Georgacopoulos plays a pivotal role in shaping ECAL into one of the leading art and design schools globally.
Benjamin Paulin
FOUNDER OF PAULIN, PAULIN, PAULIN, PARIS
paulinpaulinpaulin.com
Paulin, Paulin, Paulin is a family business that circulates, develops and preserves the works of Pierre Paulin. It aims to offer a heightened panorama of the designer’s oeuvre to bring to light the amazing modernity of a creator who was constantly researching new concepts and ideas. Paulin, Paulin, Paulin produces and sells rare pieces from the work of Pierre Paulin. The company’s vocation is to bring into existence or prolong some of Pierre Paulin’s most cherished dreams.
paulinpaulinpaulin.com
Paulin, Paulin, Paulin is a family business that circulates, develops and preserves the works of Pierre Paulin. It aims to offer a heightened panorama of the designer’s oeuvre to bring to light the amazing modernity of a creator who was constantly researching new concepts and ideas. Paulin, Paulin, Paulin produces and sells rare pieces from the work of Pierre Paulin. The company’s vocation is to bring into existence or prolong some of Pierre Paulin’s most cherished dreams.
Sonali Rastogi
ARCHITECT, MORPHOGENESIS, NEW DELHI
morphogenesis.org
Sonali Rastogi is a highly acclaimed architect and urban designer, praised for her leadership as the Founder Partner of Morphogenesis, one of India’s most respected architecture firms. Sonali has established herself as an expert in her field through a strong educational background from institutions including School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi and The Architectural Association in London.
morphogenesis.org
Sonali Rastogi is a highly acclaimed architect and urban designer, praised for her leadership as the Founder Partner of Morphogenesis, one of India’s most respected architecture firms. Sonali has established herself as an expert in her field through a strong educational background from institutions including School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi and The Architectural Association in London.
Marcin Rusak
DESIGNER, WARSAW–LONDON
marcinrusak.com
A prominent figure in contemporary design, Marcin Rusak is a groundbreaking designer known for his interdisciplinary approach. By merging traditional craftsmanship with experimental techniques, Rusak creates thought-provoking pieces that explore themes of nature, decay, and sustainability.
marcinrusak.com
A prominent figure in contemporary design, Marcin Rusak is a groundbreaking designer known for his interdisciplinary approach. By merging traditional craftsmanship with experimental techniques, Rusak creates thought-provoking pieces that explore themes of nature, decay, and sustainability.
Nina Yashar
OWNER, NILUFAR GALLERY AND NILUFAR DEPOT, MILAN
nilufar.com
Nina Yashar is a prominent designer and the Founder of Nilufar Gallery, based in Milan. With a keen eye for the avant-garde, a dedication to promoting innovative craftsmanship and a passion for fostering new talent, Yashar has curated a collection of furniture, lighting, and decorative arts that defies the boundaries between art and design.
nilufar.com
Nina Yashar is a prominent designer and the Founder of Nilufar Gallery, based in Milan. With a keen eye for the avant-garde, a dedication to promoting innovative craftsmanship and a passion for fostering new talent, Yashar has curated a collection of furniture, lighting, and decorative arts that defies the boundaries between art and design.