Apple has revealed the participants for its second annual Designers of Tomorrow showcase, held in collaboration with Design Miami. Taking place at the historic Hôtel de Maisons in Paris, the exhibition explores how creators integrate Apple devices into their physical workflows.
Curated by Rodman Primack, the former creative director of Design Miami, this year’s program centers around the theme of presence. The exhibition asks how physical objects can help ground people in the moment.
According to Primack, the overarching goal is to explore the power of objects to shape physical environments and transform human experiences. The participants were handpicked by a global jury of industry experts, alongside Apple’s Molly Anderson, for their craft and material innovation. The selected creators span diverse cultural backgrounds and disciplines, but they share a common thread i.e. using Apple products as a core part of their creative process.
Egyptian Danish architect Salem S. Charabi presented a stunning piece titled The Eminence of Light. Charabi sought to capture humanity’s instinctual draw to light by building a unique lantern.
To bring the complex structure to life, Charabi relied on his MacBook Pro. He used the laptop for digital sketching and intricate 3D modeling, mapping out every component down to the millimeter before physical construction began.
Brooklyn-based designer Isabel Rower focuses on turning everyday items into active sensory experiences. Her contribution, Padded Chair 1860, draws inspiration from historical papier-mâché furniture. Rower integrates Apple devices throughout her daily routine. She uses her iPhone to quickly capture thoughts and document her process, listens to music with AirPods Pro, and builds a personal visual archive on her MacBook Pro.
Seoul-based designer Yoonjeong Lee finds inspiration in quiet discovery, often turning overlooked background objects into central subjects. Her project, New Form, doubles as a wooden table and lamp. Lee relies heavily on her iPad Pro and Apple Pencil for initial sketching and note-taking.
The exhibition opened today in Paris, proving once again that consumer technology and traditional craftsmanship can blend together to push the boundaries of modern art.
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