"Try to develop your own language, a language that is coherent and recognizable."

The title Designer of the Year 2023 goes to designer, photographer and creative director Julien Renault. Julien Renault is the founder of Julien Renault Objects, a multidisciplinary design studio based in Brussels. A designer of the year is chosen annually by Knack Weekend and Le Vif Weekend magazines. Partners of the prize are the Design Museum Gent, CID Grand-Hornu, Design Museum Brussels and MAD Brussels. The prize is now being awarded for the 18th time. We had a talk with Julien Renault, about his work, inspiration and his new title as designer of the year 2023.