13 episodes

Moooi doesn’t tell designers what to do; we listen to what they want to make and realise their dreams. Design Dreams is a podcast series by Moooi where creatives talk about their creative philosophies, where they get their inspiration and creativity from, how they envision the future, and what A Life Extraordinary means to them.  

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Moooi doesn’t tell designers what to do; we listen to what they want to make and realise their dreams. Design Dreams is a podcast series by Moooi where creatives talk about their creative philosophies, where they get their inspiration and creativity from, how they envision the future, and what A Life Extraordinary means to them.  

    Lara Bohinc | Designing beauty with ethical resonance

    Lara Bohinc | Designing beauty with ethical resonance

    Explore Lara Bohinc’s design journey in episode 12 of Design Dreams. The Slovenian-born London-based designer reflects on the profound impact of beauty on happiness, her constant quest for diverse inspiration, the criteria shaping her creative process, and a vision for an ethically positive design future amid global challenges.



    After a decade-long stint with Cartier, exploring sculpture through jewellery, Lara Bohinc embarked upon creating functional pieces for living. Finding the larger medium so compelling, upon working on private commissions, she launched her own studio in 2016 to dedicate her practice to object and furniture design. 

    • 8 min
    Umut Yamac | Blends architecture and skateboarding

    Umut Yamac | Blends architecture and skateboarding

    Discover Umut Yamac’s creative world in episode 11 of Design Dreams. The London-based architect and designer reveals the disciplined rigour of his architectural background, the joy of crafting playful installations, and the close link between skateboarding and spatial perception. Umut shares insights into his inspirations, from everyday moments to creating wonders that bring joy and functionality to spaces.



    Umut Yamac is a British architect and designer whose work is characterised by a multidisciplinary approach; exploring the middle ground between architecture and light. He established his design studio in 2011 to focus on creating objects and installations that respond to both the user and the space through playful interaction and movement.

    • 9 min
    Cristina Celestino | Unravelling the complex layers of time

    Cristina Celestino | Unravelling the complex layers of time

    Meet Cristina Celestino in episode 10 of Design Dreams, where she explores her passion for design and its role in shaping our daily flood of information. She's dedicated to connecting with her surroundings and tirelessly delving into the intricate layers of time, ensuring that design constantly evolves to meet the changing needs of our world.



    Cristina Celestino is an Italian architect, designer, and creative director. In 2011, she created her own design brand, Attico Design. Her and her studio’s activities range from residential, hospitality and commercial projects to creative direction and product design. She intertwines a transdisciplinary approach with analytical rigour, leading to unexpected spaces, objects and experiences. 

    • 9 min
    Antonio Aricò | Has an Eclectic Evolution running through him

    Antonio Aricò | Has an Eclectic Evolution running through him

    Italian-born designer Antonio Aricò likes to travel between the worlds of simplicity and the world of ornament and complexity. In episode 8 of Design Dreams, he takes us on a journey through his creative process. He explains his unique approach, which he describes as an “Eclectic Evolution” going through him.



    Antonio Aricò is an Italian artist, designer and creative director. Combining the fields of art, craft, and design. These themes, merged with the poetry of contemporary culture, make up Aricò’s interdisciplinary practice today. He is known as the forerunner of a unique approach that parallels crafts and self-production with industrial design. In his projects, cold industrialism is replaced with the poetry, fantasy and romance of our past, vividly brought to life. 

    • 6 min
    Front | About the human connection with design

    Front | About the human connection with design

    Anna Lindgren and Sofia Lagerkvist from Swedish design studio Front have an ongoing dialogue that forms the base for their product designs. Discover where they get their inspiration from, and what it’s like to work with your best friend for almost 20 years in episode 8 of Design Dreams.
    Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren are the members of Swedish design studio Front. They collaborate on all projects, from initial ideas to the final product. Their works are based on discussions, explorations, and experiments. Front's design objects tell stories about the design process, materials, and design conventions. They involve animals, computers, and machines in their work. They create ever-changing interiors, explosive objects, robotic furniture, and magic-inspired designs. 

    • 8 min
    EveryHuman | Scent and AI foster deep self-connection

    EveryHuman | Scent and AI foster deep self-connection

    For episode 7, we spoke with Anahita Mekanik and Frederik Duerinck from EveryHuman, world’s first AI scent creation platform. They talk about joy of creation and how scent lets us connect more deeply with who we are, with the help of artificial intelligence.



    EveryHuman is the creator of the world’s first public AI scent design platform. For A Life Extraordinary 2023 in Milan, we partnered with EveryHuman to offer a bespoke room fragrance experience fuelled by AI, Moooi x EveryHuman. By using technology, we tap into unexplored areas of personalisation for designing our lives and homes. 

    • 12 min

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