What’s Shaping Interior Design Today? - Meet The Director

What is redefining interior design today—and who is pushing its boundaries?

Join us for an exclusive live conversation with Andrea Caruso, Academic Director of the Master in Interior Design at IE School of Architecture & Design, together with Javier Jimenez, Founder of ANIMAL Studio, one of the most distinctive emerging voices in contemporary design.

ANIMAL Studio has built a reputation for its bold, conceptual, and narrative-driven approach—where each project becomes an exploration of identity, materiality, and emotional impact. Working across interiors, installations, and spatial experiences, the studio challenges conventional aesthetics to create environments that are not only visually striking, but also culturally and conceptually relevant.

Javier’s work stands out for its ability to merge architecture, art, and storytelling, delivering projects that are immersive, experimental, and deeply intentional. His perspective reflects a new generation of designers redefining what interior design can be—moving beyond function into experience, meaning, and brand expression.

Bringing together academic leadership and cutting-edge practice, this conversation will explore:

• How studios like ANIMAL are redefining the language of interior design
• The role of concept, narrative, and emotion in shaping contemporary spaces
• Material experimentation and disruptive thinking as key drivers of innovation
• How design, culture, and business are increasingly interconnected
• What skills and mindset are needed to succeed in today’s creative industries

Andrea Caruso will complement this vision with his cross-disciplinary expertise—spanning product design, interiors, and creative direction through his work at Ciszak Dalmas and La Clinica Design, as well as his background with Pininfarina and Artemide—offering a broader perspective on how design education connects with industry realities.

Together, they will provide a powerful dialogue between practice and academia, offering you a clear understanding of where the field is heading—and how you can position yourself within it.

Who should attend?

• Aspiring interior designers, architects, and creatives
• Professionals seeking to evolve or reposition their careers
• Candidates exploring the Master in Interior Design at IE University

Format: Live Online Session
Date: July 7, 2026
Time: 17:00 – 18:00 (Madrid Time)

Secure your spot and learn directly from those shaping—and redefining—the future of interior design.