Netil Open Studios

Celebrate industry-defining multidisciplinary design as you move through the building, encountering immersive installations, works-in-progress and conversation with leading voices in contemporary practice. Jason Bruges Studio | Jason Bruges Studio is made up of architects, industrial designers, engineers, visualisers and specialists in electronics and programming. Internationally renowned as a pioneer of the hybrid space between art, architecture and technology, the Studio intervenes in the urban environment to weave a sense of magic into the fabric of a place. On the night, they will present a series of prototypes that reveal the processes behind recent works, including Energy Dynamics 2024, a data-driven installation and digital frieze. The team will be on hand to discuss their practice. XK Studio | A research-led design and motion practice, XK Studio specialises in creating hyper-real 3D visuals and moving images. Blending artistic vision with technical precision, they craft visual narratives often inspired by nature, science, and materiality. Collaborators and clients range from cultural figures and institutions such as the London Symphony Orchestra and SOPHIE, to leading brands including Apple, Microsoft, Issey Miyake, and Swatch. For Netil Open Studios, they will show visuals created for OFF Festival, alongside unreleased works in progress, offering visitors a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their studio practice. Totzke | Totzke is a London-based consultancy specialising in rug design for commercial and hospitality spaces. Their practice brings together design-led interiors and technical durability, with each piece ethically hand-crafted in India. For Open Studios, they will present Pathways, a new collection inspired by the textures and colourways of urban environments, from terracotta brickwork to stone pavers in northern Spain. The designer will be in the studio to share the creative process behind commercial textile design. Hito Estudio | Hito is a design studio working across food, art and crafted design. Their practice moves fluidly between editorial, styling and spatial design, guided by a local, human, and curious approach. Their portfolio is a cabinet de curiosities in food, fashion, and wellness, fostering a community that contributes to global culture. For the evening, Through textures, materiality, and collective reflection, Hito will be sharing how food and design weave together in my practice — an invitation to step into their universe. A Running Commentary | A Running Commentary is an independent production company specialising in live-action and animation production across feature films, series, commercials and music videos for screens of all shapes and sizes. For Netil Open Studios, they are curating a series of projections over the night, showcasing the creative process through distorted, art-led visuals, set to live DJs.