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A compendium featuring the 10 talented designers you need to know now.
Explore the work of the emerging talents selected by our international Jury and discover their personal stories of creativity. Listen as they share, in their own words, the inspirations that drive their journeys and gain an insider’s view of their artistic processes in this snapshot of our creative zeitgeist.
A border automatically creates a division between two spaces, between what is inside and what is not. And it demands a decision - are you in or out?
“Borderless” is how we all should like to feel: when it comes to create, when it comes to love, when it comes to dare, when it comes to dream.
I am all in. When I first stepped into a tiny designer's atelier in the '90s, I saw borders disappear. I realised that, through creativity, I could leave the port of Trieste and travel to the limits of my imagination. It resonated deeply with me and led me to create ITS Contest, where crossing boundaries is not just encouraged — it’s essential.
What you discover when borders disappear is that the real solution lies in the palm of your hand. You can finally look at problems from all angles and address them with all the perspective you need. Isn’t this the very essence of creativity — a boundless, limitless space of possibilities?
This is something the ITS Contest 2025 selected designers know well, and we are incredibly proud to present a new generation of borderless talents.
Join us, join in.
Barbara Franchin
President, Fondazione ITS – Founder, ITS Contest
A cornerstone of the ITS Contest experience, the creative residency provides emerging designers with a unique opportunity to develop new skills and build meaningful connections.
The ITS 2025 International Jury is composed of leading designers, stylists, photographers, artists, opinion leaders, insiders, journalists and influencers.
Statements from our partners and institutions highlighting their support and contribution to ITS Contest 2025.
A comprehensive listing of the contributors, staff, mentors, and partners who played a key role in the realization of ITS Contest 2025.
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