John Whelan is a specialist in heritage design and creative direction. His heritage projects include a revival of la brasserie française, France’s most iconic culinary export, and his clients include brands such as Cire Trudon, the oldest candlemaker in France. His work has been profiled by Architectural Digest, Vanity Fair, and The Times (London). He lives in Venice, Italy.

Stephen Alesch is the cofounder of seminal New York design studio Roman & Williams, renowned for their reintroduction of traditional architecture and building methods into residential and hospitality projects. He is known as much for his freehand drawing as for his free thinking on arhcitecture, interiors and craftsmanship.

Oskar Proctor is a photographer specializing in still life and interior imagery. He has worked with numerous magazines, museums, designers, artists and publishers, including two books by Viktor Wynd published by Prestel. He lives in Kent, England.