Mona Hussein is the creative force behind Cairo-based interior design firm Mona Hussein Design House (MHDH) which she founded in 1993. Leading a creative and ambitious team of 50 architects and designers, the firm has expanded to cover the complimentary disciplines of interior design, landscape, product design, architecture and branding. The practice has completed over 400 projects locally and internationally. It is regionally recognized for its comprehensive and individualistic design solutions for residences, offices, commercial spaces, hospitality, medical institutes, sales centers, retail spaces, exhibition booths and yachts. Her projects have won awards regionally and internationally. Mona is a graduate of The American University of Cairo.

Julie Michiels is an architect, interior designer, and partner at MAS Studio. She has extensive experience leading teams focused on developing innovative yet timeless design solutions from the inside out. Julie received her Bachelor of Architecture from Illinois Institute of Technology in 2003, a period that included studying abroad in Paris and learning from many talented professors.

While she is rooted in Chicago, her work has taken her all over the world and given her the opportunity to practice at a variety of scales and on a wide range of project typologies. With a focus on interiors, throughout her career she has led the design of commercial office and workplace projects, libraries, K-12 schools, university buildings, single-family and multifamily housing, and cultural institutions. Since 2000, she has practiced in offices in Chicago, most recently as the Interiors Practice Leader and Senior Associate Principal at SOM Chicago. She previously held roles at Perkins&Will and Environ (now HED). Julie has been an integral part of several award-winning projects from concept to completion. Her work for 800 Fulton Market (while at SOM) has been recognized with over a dozen awards, including the 2023 AIA National Interior Architecture Award. The Northtown Library and Apartments (designed while at Perkins&Will) received multiple awards, including winning a 2020 Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award. Julie has lectured as part of programs organized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and the International Federation of Interior Architects / Designers (IFI), where she is a member of the Executive Board. She is regularly invited to serve as a juror in professional awards and in academia. Julie is an editor of MAS Context, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago that explores issues that affect the built environment. As a recognition of her contributions to the field, in 2020 she was a finalist of Interior Design Magazine Interior Designer of the Year Award.

Manoubia Neji, based in Djerba, Tunisia, is a renowned interior architect celebrated for integrating traditional craftsmanship and cultural diversity into her projects. She holds a degree in Arts and Crafts with a specialization in Interior Architecture from the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Sfax. In 2005, she founded ARTDéCO Interior Architecture Agency, followed by the launch of D’zin studio in 2018. Her work spans residential complexes, commercial spaces, and heritage renovation projects, both in Tunisia and internationally. Committed to education, Manoubia taught at the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Tataouine from 2020 to 2022. She also serves as President of the Médenine Regional Chamber of Interior Architects and Deputy Secretary General of the Tunisian Council of Interior Architects.Manoubia is dedicated to sustainable design practices, mentoring young designers, and organizing events that highlight the talents of interior designers from diverse cultures. Her innovative approach and passion for blending traditional and modern design elements make her a pioneer in the field.

Founder and Principal Designer, Raj Shah, has been involved in the interior design industry for almost 3 decades. Raj sees himself as a workspace solutions specialist. He has built-up long-lasting relationships with clients who value his practical approach and meticulous organizational skills. His involvement with all aspects of the design process ensures seamless continuity and problem free completion and handover of all projects he undertakes.

Professionally, Raj has a bachelor’s degree  from the University of Florida, USA (High Honors). He is a Fellow Member of the Society of Interior Designers (Singapore) where he serves as an Honorary Advisor. In 2021, Raj was amongst the first few Interior Designers to be Accredited to the top tier of ID1 in Singapore. He currenlty sits on the Singapore Interior Design Accreditation Council (SIDAC), where he is a member of one of several Review Panels and also provides mentorship for young design graduates aspiring to get accredited.

Joanitha is an Interior Designer and a registered graduate of the Architects and Quantity Surveyor Registration Board (AQRB) in Tanzania. With seven years of experience in construction, she has been actively involved in supervisory projects. Moreover, Joanitha has a passion for teaching and has served as an Interior Design lecturing tutor at Ardhi University in Tanzania for six years, starting from 2018. Currently, pursuing a master’s degree in interior architecture and design at the University of Lincoln in the UK, Joanitha is a student ambassador for the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. Joanitha is committed to designing for inclusivity, emphasizing globalized aspects of culture and interaction among vulnerable groups. Joanitha is dedicated to undertaking design projects and research worldwide to contribute to the industry’s knowledge base, provide design intervention solutions, and inspire young designers.