I am pursuing hospitality concepts that are deeply involved in the local scenes and that serve as focal points for entire neighborhoods; concepts that become not just places to stay, but gateways to communities. I am committed to reshape the way people think about hospitality by exploring experiences that stand for a cause and immerse people in meaningful moments. Head of Innovation at Design Hotels and Member of Further, narratum and NeueHouse.

Founder + Creative Director of Public Records and whitebox Collective

Kookie Santos is a Filipino designer from the Philippines. Her work embraces silly, funky and spontaneous forms that wish to express a sense of joy and wonder. Her approach to her work is her personal reminder of gentleness and fun-loving lightness to oneself, and then to others. Inspired by wide-eyed curiosity, she is most excited by projects that encourage play and exploration.

Karabo Mooki is a Johannesburg based photographer & filmmaker born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. His work follows unique narratives and authentic emotions in nature, with a focus on distinctive casting and under-represented faces. Karabo Mooki is an internationally recognised talent and has won multiple industry awards for his photojournalism. With a focus on highlighting perceived differences, Karabo’s work shows an authentic and honest side to life in South Africa which explores race, gender, sexuality and class. With his photographs in high demand as fine art prints, Karabo’s work has been exhibited at prestigious galleries such as Art Basel in Miami and worldwide from New York, Sweden, Denmark, Cape Town, London, New Zealand and Berlin. Featured in publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine and Huck, Karabo Mooki is a voice of an unapologetic generation.

French-Colombian architect living in Paris with a background in art history. Editorial content and PR manager for architecture offices.