Ambiente Talents: Four creative minds, fresh perspectives on design

Design between function and experimentation

Emerging German designer Mathilda Hohaus from Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle transforms an industrial storage system into a modular piece of furniture with O.D.E – Ode to the Eurobox. Made from MDF, the shelving system can be assembled without screws or glue and flexibly extended to suit different needs.

Textiles with two faces: Japanese designer Kurumi Ravn, winner of the Young Design Award 2026 Japan, presents Animal Coloration, a collection of reversible jacquard textiles whose patterns take on different appearances depending on the colour combinations. Inspired by wildlife and nature, the lightweight, durable fabrics made from cotton and nylon feature two distinct sides. These versatile textiles can be used for sofa upholstery, bedspreads and room dividers, as well as home accessories. Having gained early experience as a textile designer at Issey Miyake, Ravn combines traditional weaving techniques with contemporary design.

Chinese designer Yuanlin Hu, founder of the London-based design label DECXII, translates personal memories and observations of nature into contemporary furniture and lighting designs. His approach, Holding the Unseen, seeks to make the invisible aspects of everyday life tangible.

With RELISH, Jasmin Ozturkkan Menda challenges familiar eating habits. Her wearable objects change the way food is touched, held and brought to the mouth, transforming everyday gestures into a conscious, playful experience. They invite users to pause, experiment and become more aware of the sensory relationship between body, object, and food.