The esteemed 10 recognises influential voices in the multidisciplinary design community in 2025. Criterion is based on approach, notable achievements and completed and anticipated projects.
This piece originally appeared in est magazine issue 55: ‘Faces of Design’.
Joris Poggioli
Paris, France
My design work is best summed up as:
The wish to stir emotions.
What aspect of your work are people most curious about?
The sculptural aspect of it, and sometimes people can’t pinpoint its era–I love that.
What has recently challenged the way you think about design?
Questioning why I do this work.
What person, building, product or art piece has had a lasting impact on your work?
Le Corbusier, Mies Van der Rohe, Tadao Ando.
The three words I would most like people to attribute to my work are:
Sculptural, moving, timeless.
What is the one piece of advice you would share with an emerging designer?
That you can live from your dreams. And maybe ask yourself why you’re doing this work–usually, finding that answer leads to success.
Where do you go to appreciate exceptional design?
Everywhere! In libraries, museums, outdoors–cities are open-air museums, and, of course, nature.
Something you want to see more of in 2025? And less of?
I’d like to see people trusting their instincts and gut feelings more than what they see.
