Dara Sepehri on Design, Democracy and the "Form / Future" Conference

Dara Sepehri, the curator behind the "Form / Future" design conference, advocates for the role of design in promoting democratic values. His career began in theatre, where he worked alongside Robert Wilson, before moving into spatial design for various companies and joining the board of the Deutscher Design Club (DDC). Sepehri highlights how designers bring together various fields, bridging the creative economy with industry, politics, and civil society during challenging times. The conference takes place in evolving locations, such as last year's Berlin ICC and this year's former Tempelhof Airport. He stresses the importance of design in enhancing political engagement, urging cities to hire Chief Design Officers. Sepehri believes design's influence is often overlooked, necessitating both creativity and analytical prowess. He shared these insights on the Monopol podcast "Fantasiemuskel."