The value in creativity:

What is the true value of creativity in today’s design landscape?
Creativity is more than aesthetics - it’s a way of thinking, building, and connecting.
On November 20, join us at Byens Tak in Oslo for an evening of reflection and dialogue on the true value of creative work.

These are some of the questions we invite you to explore at our next Design Salon on November 20th.

Location: Byens Tak, Oslo
Duration: Lasts about one hour, and will be conducted in English.

We have gathered a panel of voices from diverse backgrounds who will shed light on the role of creativity in Norwegian design:

Agathe Berjaut is a visual artist and designer known for her poetic use of color, texture, and storytelling. Through her studio practice, she explores emotion, identity, and sensory memory- often blending analog techniques with contemporary design. Her work invites reflection and challenges conventional aesthetics, making her a distinctive voice in Norway’s creative scene.

Evan McGuinness is a graphic designer and partner at Bielke&Yang, known for building visual identities with clarity, depth, and strategic insight. As co-founder of WIP Institute - a new learning initiative for designers; he champions design as a tool for real-world impact. Through workshops and industry collaborations, he empowers creatives to take on broader roles as advisors and changemakers in business and society.

Jannicke Kråkvik is an interior stylist and co-founder of Kråkvik&D’Orazio, a creative studio based in Oslo known for its atmospheric and tactile approach to interiors, set design, and concept development. With a deep sensitivity to light, material, and mood, she creates spaces that feel both grounded and poetic. Through her work; ranging from editorial styling to exhibition design - she has helped shape a softer, more sensory-driven direction in Scandinavian design.

Guro Røberg will moderate the conversation, helping to weave together the different perspectives.

We look forward to an inspiring and engaging discussion that will not only explore what diversity in design means but also how it can shape the future of Norwegian design - both locally and globally.

Join us for Design Salon at the beautiful venue; Byens Tak!