Who is in the News: Design Luminary Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian Inducted into Design Week Awards Hall of Fame
We are thrilled to announce that the Manufacturer of Experiences, Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of the prestigious Design Week Awards. Since its inception in 1990, these awards have celebrated design excellence. This recognition is a testament to Dr. Ben Hayoun-Stépanian's remarkable contributions to the field. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the nearly 50 independent judges who lent their expertise to the rigorous evaluation process.
Dr. Nelly, a significant changemaker in the design world, started her journey with a BA in Textile Design, leading to a master's degree from the Royal College of Art and a PhD in Human Geography and Political Philosophy.
Dr Nelly Ben Hayoun inducted into Design Week Awards Hall of Fame
Renowned for her electrifying and transformative talks, she leaves audiences uplifted, deeply inspired, and ready to conquer the world.
As the director of Nelly Ben Hayoun Studios, she masterminds challenging projects, many include significant collaborations with major brands and organisations, including WeTransfer, NASA, Google, MoMA, and the United Nations.
Joining the ranks of our Hall of Fame, Nelly stands alongside design luminaries such as the acclaimed stage designer Es Devlin, Chief Design Officer at the Design Council, Cat Drew, design visionary Sir Jonathan Ive, Rama Gheerawo from the Royal College of Art, and renowned typographer Neville Brody.
Watch her interview with Design Week Awards: Although the video extensively covers topics such as multi-verses, alternative futures, and pluralistic thinking, it only scratches the surface of Dr. Nelly's passion for space exploration.
Read her full speaker bio to gain valuable insights into her dynamic approach to design, her illustrious journey, and her steadfast dedication to disrupting traditional design education by founding the University of the Underground. Not to mention her groundbreaking International Space Orchestra project, featuring an ensemble of NASA scientists.
Our heartfelt congratulations go out to Dr. Nelly and all the winners this year!
Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian's groundbreaking project, the International Space Orchestra, featuring the Icelandic supergroup Sigur Ros