Whether through sustainable materials, visionary concepts, or playful sculptures, these three emerging talents demonstrate the boldness and innovation of a new generation of designers. They not only inspire the design world and industry but also influence how we perceive and shape our environment.
Juni Sun Neyenhuys: Designing in harmony with nature
Juni Sun Neyenhuys is a material designer working at the intersection of material science, circularity and conceptual design. Neyenhuys’ work always begins with the question of how natural resources can be used within closed ecological cycles. She combines experimental material research, prototyping and visual storytelling to create sustainable materials and concepts. The designer is particularly fascinated by algae as a raw material. While still a student at Berlin’s Weissensee School of Art, she founded mujō, a start-up that develops biodegradable packaging materials made from brown algae. Her commitment has been widely recognised, including the one&twenty Award 2024 from the German Design Council. She was also recently named one of the finalists for the German Design Award “Newcomer” 2025.
‘Up to 80 per cent of a product’s environmental impact is already created in the design phase. I want to design for a positive environmental impact.’ – Juni Sun Neyenhuys
Moritz Walter: Visionary industrial design
Moritz Walter combines innovative technology and aesthetics in objects that are sustainable, functional, accessible, and easy to understand. After earning his bachelor’s degree at the Münster School of Design, he continued his studies at Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin. He gained initial experience as an industrial designer at Studio Mark Braun in Berlin before joining the Hamburg-based lighting manufacturer GRAU in 2024. In addition, the now 27-year-old works as a freelance designer for various clients.
His innovative projects, such as the solar-powered lamp “Nomad” and the electricity-based heater “Hotspot,” have earned him prestigious awards. With Hotspot, Walter is setting new standards in the field of decentralised heating solutions by focusing on individual needs and energy-efficient use – a decisive step towards sustainable heating technology. Walter’s talent was also recognised as part of the Ambiente Talents 2023 and the German Design Graduates 2024. With his flair for clear design, Walter answers key questions about the design of the future: sustainable, functional and aesthetic.
“Objects used in living or working environments should be accessible, appealing, and aesthetically pleasing.” – Moritz Walter
Tyrone Vera: Design Meets Playfulness
Tyrone Vera is a designer and artist from Gibraltar. His colourful, geometric objects will be on display as part of the Talents exhibition in Hall 3.1. at Ambiente 2025. Since completing his master’s degree in sculpture at the prestigious Royal College of Art in London, he has been exploring how playful interaction can encourage creativity and curiosity. Vera’s projects are characterised above all by a dynamic use of colour, geometry and texture, reminiscent of the spontaneity and experimental nature of play. The issue of sustainability is also close to his heart: Vera uses recycled materials in his work and experiments with bioplastics and 3D printing. His interactive work ‘Plork’ (a term made up of ‘play’ and ‘work’) invites viewers to experiment with modular sculptures, move them around and redesign them. In an increasingly digital world, the 22-year-old explores the meaning of touch. For Vera, play is a key to meeting life’s challenges with ease and curiosity and making the complexity of human experience accessible.
“Play is a central methodology in my design process – it combines interaction, materiality and the joy of discovery.” – Tyrone Vera
