Inspired by the idea of the “Silence Experience Designer” – but rooted in the present of personal connection. A few days ago, I came across a post by Sophie Deen, a writer exploring future careers and creative entrepreneurship. She described a future job called the Silence Experience Designer. It referred to a role that, by 2050, might become essential: a ...
Portable Aesthetics and Intimacy in Motion This article shares highlights from my presentation at the 2025 Conference of the Hellenic Society for Aesthetics, themed “Dwelling in Dressing: Contemporary Aesthetics of the Familiar.” My talk explored the emotional and aesthetic dimensions of the suitcase — not as a mere object, but as a vessel of identity, memory, and care.The work you ...
There are moments when a single sentence in a book quietly lingers — not because it is loud or dramatic, but because it feels familiar. This is what happened when I read Nikos Kazantzakis’ Travelling: Japan–China, and encountered his descriptions of a world where simplicity is not emptiness, but essence. I didn’t expect that this modest travel narrative from 1935 ...
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, where technology, business, and art converge in unprecedented ways, the concept of emotional and aesthetic design has never been more relevant. Recently, I had the privilege of attending a summer school program centered on Innovation, Technology, and Culture, organized by Onassis ONX and ACE, in partnership with NYU Tandon School of Engineering and the University ...
In a world driven by productivity and efficiency, the importance of care often takes a backseat. However, the aesthetics of care offer a refreshing perspective that emphasizes the value of nurturing relationships, promoting well-being, and creating meaningful experiences. In this article, we will explore how the aesthetics of care can positively impact both businesses and our lives in general, fostering ...
Fotini Mitsou, a young passionate chef, talks about food aesthetics. ...
During hard economic times, you would expect consumers to look for bargains and be less concerned with amenities, but also businesses to respond with low prices and plain products and services. So why many companies, in food, tourism, home, telecom e.t.c. markets follow another tactic? How important is the sensory brand experience? How business deal with sensory brand experiences For ...