Beyond Beauty : Interior Design as a driver of sustainable change
Saturday 17 January —
15:00
- 15:45
The Talks — Hall 3
Description
What if interiors could repair the systems they touch? As design shifts from sustainability to regeneration, hospitality offers a potent arena where spaces act as living ecologies. Through the framework of Woman & Design, this talk examines how narrative, material intelligence, and community engagement can yield environments that give more than they take—and reimagine the ethics of practice.
Nos partenaires : ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY
Participants
Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk Co-Founder - JOI-Design & JOI-Design India
Pooja Shah Mulani Managing Partner - Creative - LW Design
Esra Lemmens Founder - The Esra Lemmens Agency
Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk
Co-Founder - JOI-Design & JOI-Design India
Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk, university lecturer, keynote speaker and author of numerous design books with her husband and partner Peter Joehnk, founded their interior architecture studio JOI-Design, which has grown to become a European leader in the creation of spatial and product designs for international hotel destinations, the studio now has three talented partners to continue Corinna and Peter’s forty-year legacy as founders and co-managing directors whereas the energetic couple remains active in their redefined role as JOI-Design’s brand ambassadors and senior advisors – while also being more involved in the partner office, they co-founded in 2018: JOI-Design India in Mumbai.
Pooja Shah Mulani
Managing Partner - Creative - LW Design
Pooja Shah Mulani, Creative Managing Partner at LW Design since 2012, is celebrated for transforming hospitality spaces into emotionally resonant experiences. With over a decade of expertise, she blends narrative, strategy, and authenticity to create spaces that reflect the soul of each destination. She has collaborated with Marriott, Four Seasons, Hilton, and Accor, and leads LW’s global expansion across Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. Award-winning, she combines creativity, mentorship, and cultural sensitivity in every project.
Esra Lemmens
Founder - The Esra Lemmens Agency
Esra Lemmens is a Dubai-based Design Strategist and founder of The Esra Lemmens Agency. Known for her book Conceptual Commercialism Commercial Conceptualism, she bridges conceptual design with commercial impact. Through her agency, she guides architects and designers in shaping meaningful, future-focused practices. A respected speaker and moderator, Esra brings deep industry insight, strategic clarity, and a global perspective to every conversation on contemporary design.