"Design today [then] is nothing more or less than the art of creating how we will live tomorrow." — Fumio Nanjo, Chief Curator of Imminent Domain exhibition & Director, Mori Art Museum Good design is built on our comprehension of the world around us and influenced not only by our present circumstances, pasts and possible futures, but also the needs of the user. No design, no matter how aesthetically pleasing and ingenious, is any good if it does not fulfill a need. Yet, designers, unlike artists, cannot simply follow their creative whims. Working in a commercial setting means there is a huge number of considerations that influence the design process. This cross-generation of Asian designers will discuss how they draw inspiration from their global experience, combine their creative talent with commercial commitments and social obligations, question the status quo with their work, and encourage us to imagine how emerging Asian design talents will shape our collective tomorrow. Registration http://ticketing.asiasociety.org.hk/?e=5114c8cb73ec2