what’s NNeowtis ian dy Eevveennttsos The jumpthegap(ta® lk) continues on its journey to different cities around the world Ana Mir dealt with the issue of socialisation in the world of design as part of the Frame Awards In the context of the prestigious Frame Awards –Ana Mir is co-founder, along with Emili Padrós, of the international accolades which recognise interior designdesign studio Emiliana Design and has over 20 years of projects from around the world and were held inprofessional experience. She has a degree in Fine Arts Amsterdam on 22nd February – Roca was invited tofrom the Polytechnic University of Valencia (1987-1992) and present a jumpthegap®(talk), an encounter with respecteda Master´s in Industrial Design from London’s Central Saint professionals from the fields of design and architecture.Martins School of Arts and Design (1992-1994). Ana has These talks take place in various cities on differentreceived numerous awards, including the Red Dot Design continents as part of the international competition. AAward and the City of Barcelona Design Award. unique opportunity to discover first hand the currentThe event represented a great opportunity to present design and architecture scene and the various opinions onRoca’s international design contest jumpthegap®to an its future. The conference was held at Frame Lab, a spaceaudience of professionals and opinion leaders from the dedicated to exhibitions and workshops that explore theworld of design and architecture. Frame Lab is a part of future of design from different perspectives.the Frame Awards that holds meetings, talks, dialogues On this occasion, designer Ana Mir was asked to give herand exhibitions on the future of interior spaces. Aside from particular view of current design trends. The conferenceAna Mir’s conference, the event also involved renowned “Socialising Views on Design” addressed the sensorialarchitects and designers such as Ben van Berkel, Principal world with the aim of connecting people in more socialArchitect at UN Studio, David Gianotten, Managing Partner settings. The talk revolved around a reflection upon theat OMA, and Oliver Heath. scope of our alienation in terms of physical interaction with our surroundings as a result of the rising use of the Internet and social media. Ana Mir argued the importance of the senses in the design of a product or space. Ana Mir with Robert Thiemann, founder of the Frame Awards Frame Lab, a space for discussion and networking 12