Kere is a world re-noun Architect involved with highly sustainable building projects that includes building schools in rural areas in Argentina

1. What do you prefer to work with; pen pencil or computer?

To be honest, the pen has become a part of my hand, like a finger. but i like to use a computer to see the possibilities of a project until its limits.

2. What inspires you?

Nature, but I am fascinated by the actionability of people, who are producing objects without complicated devices.

3. How do you begin working on a new project?

Feeling the spirit of the location.

4. Who or what has the most influence on your work?

Louis Khan.

5. What's the best advice you've ever received?

It's a secret.

6. What is your proudest project or creative moment this far?

The Gando project, and empowerment of people in my home village.

7. How has your views on architecture changed since you started your career?

It didn't change.

8. What is most important in life?

Having friends, real people with who one can be yourself and share everything in life.

Arnett is the designer behind the legendary Harley Davidson Logo. He has won numerous Awards as an Art Director and Graphic designer, his studio is situated in London, England.

1. What do you prefer to work with; pen pencil or computer?

When ideating, my favorite tool of choice is a fountain pen.

2. What inspires you?

I don’ t make choices when it comes to inspiration. I can be moved or inspired by anything at any time --- a painting, a person, a book, a song, a sunrise, you name it. From my perspective, a designer should always open their mind to their surroundings, drawing upon influences that constantly shape the human condition. After all, at its core, design is a human activity.

3. How do you begin working on a new project?

I generally begin any project with an open mind and a conversation. In my world everything starts with a dialogue that explores the “ what, how, why and who” . We have a multi-disciplinary and collaborative team approach at VSA and our greatest work comes as a result of exploring and discussing every dimension of project. The answers, suggestions and overall input from team members most often results in a much more powerful outcome.

4. Who or what has the most influence on your work?

The people around me have always shaped and influenced my work the most. Sure, I’ ve always admired a host of designers and artists, but the most direct source of influence comes from the people who I team with.

5. What's the best advice you've ever received?

Take a risk.

6. What is your proudest project or creative moment?

My proudest achievement is helping to build VSA Partners. Nothing has been more fulfilling than to have created an agency where 100’ s of designers have been able to realize a fulfilling career.

7. How has your views on design changed since you started your

career?

I’ m come to understand the importance of staying current and connected to the rapid changes that are impacting our industry. Part of staying ahead of the curve is hiring and surrounding you with co-workers who are immersed in the newest mediums and thinking. While many of the core skills of design have not changed, my ability to compete and stay inspired have come as a result of embracing the digital promise of design.

8. What is important?

Balancing personal life with work life. Don’ t let your work get in the way of your family. You’ ll regret it.

Anisa Mpungwe is the Managing Member of Loin Cloth & Ashes and her expertise lies in the creation of high class fashion starting from design, pattern making, manufacture as well as management. Her experience spans over 7 years and she has been doing it professionally for the past 4 years. To see more of Anisa's work visit: www.loinclothandashes.com / Twitter: twitter.com/anniemolasses

1. What do you prefer to work with; pen pencil or computer?

I work with all 3

2. What inspires you?

Conversations, colours, shapes, current affairs and music

3. What was your starting point in the design industry?

I worked as a young designer and assistant for Melba Clothing (wedding dress label)

4. Who or what has the most influence on your work?

The art of Origami

5. What's the best advice you've ever received?

My dad always told me Nothing comes easy there are no short cuts.

6. What is important?

Happiness, peace of mind and family

After training in architecture in London, working as a product designer, interior designer and graphic designer, Michael Wolff joined Wally Olins and Wolff Olins was born. Wolff Olins became the foremost company in ‘corporate identity’ – and one of the most effective branding companies in the world. Among their clients were Audi, The Beatles, the London Borough of Camden – the first in local government to use professional graphic designers, P&O, Renault, The City of Paris, 3i, Pilkington and Volkswagen.

1. What do you prefer to work with; pen pencil or computer?

First of all my brain - my curiosity, my appreciation and my imagination. They do most of the work. Then, in many discussion with other designers, and only then, with my precious iMac. After that, I usually start the whole process all over again. On and on and on until I arrive at what I know is ‘it’.

2. What inspires you?

Everything does. Everything that’s wonderful in life and people inspire me and so does everything that’s terrible in our world. How small and insignificant I and every individual is, and how amazing we all can be too. An how infinite the universes are, and that every human are made of the same elements as a tiny pebble or a star. Music inspires me and nature and films and theatre and radio and literature and cartoons and art. And water and picnics and storms and romances and tranquillity. I sometime feel that I’m drowning in inspiration.
And photography. I have a great friend – Al Vandenberg. Look at his website- alvandenberg.com. See how he manages to invite people to look at him through his lens.

3. Who or what has the most influence on your work?

It sounds mad to say almost anything. But that’s the truth. There are some friends, sadly in the past, like Alan Fletcher, who inspires me as a designer, but I’m so eclectic in my appreciation that my inspiration comes from a billion things and it’s happening all the time. Right now I can see a seagull flying from my window. He or she’s enjoying the freedom and dancing in the air. And the cry is like music. It’s inspiring.

5. What's the best advice you've ever received?

I think it was “Become yourself by choosing how to be.” That happiness is not at the end of the road – it is the road. That happiness will not come from your circumstances but from your will to be happy.

6. What's is your proudest project or creative moment?

There isn’t one in particular. It’s probably thousands of little moments. I don’t really feel proud. I feel good when I have an insight or an idea – especially a big or transformational one that I think will be useful to people.

7. How has your views on design changed since you started your career?

Yes, they change constantly. But underpinning them I’ve always a single thought: have an idea before you worry about how it looks. So, to all designers – ‘tell me before you show me.’

8. What is important?

Be thoughtful and considerate and by enjoying yourself and being happy, radiate your happiness to others.