Melissa Charlier
I've always been drawn to creating spaces. As a kid, I would spend my holidays drawing houses in the sand, imagining how they could look and feel. I was fascinated by how people lived in their homes, noticing how interiors shaped their daily lives. That curiosity never left me, and it eventually led me to a career in interior design.
At first, I studied psychology, but I quickly realized I needed something more creative. So, I switched to interior and furniture design, where I could combine my love for beautiful, functional spaces with my passion for design. After getting my degree, I worked in different roles across the interior design industry, learning everything I could and refining my skills. After more than 15 years in the corporate world, I knew it was time to start something of my own, something that truly reflected my vision. That’s when I created Hi Projects, a studio dedicated to turning houses into homes that feel warm, personal, and beautifully designed. Three years later, with a growing team and a focus on residential projects, I’m proud to have built a brand that’s all about creating timeless, functional spaces where people feel at home.
Joud Malhas
Joud Malhas is a multi-disciplinary designer specialized in spatial design strategy and service design. With a background in interior architecture and a passion for art, she blends creative conceptualization with
practical design solutions. Holding a Master’s degree in Strategic Design of Spaces from the IE School of Architecture and Design in
Madrid - a part of the program took place at the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London, where she explored design research, ethnography and the nuances of human behavior to better inform user-centered design.
Joud’s expertise lies in creating agile, experience-driven environments, with a particular focus on communal and "third" spaces. Her portfolio spans residential, retail, commercial, and workplace design,
with a recent focus on co-living and community-building initiatives. In 2020, she led the architecture and design of Hive Co-liv, the UAE’s first co-living space. Since then, she has worked on various governmentled projects aimed at using spatial design to foster community engagement, including Cinema Akil at the 25H Hotel in Dubai—a space that doubles as both a cultural hub and a communal space. Joud adopts an experimental approach to design that involve disruptive design solutions with the potential to make a meaningful impact.
Lina Kobeissi
I am a Lebanese-German interior architect who grew up between the GCC and Lebanon, with time spent in France and Italy during and before my master’s studies. Surrounded by art and design from an early age, I developed a deep passion for materials and spatial storytelling. After studying interior architecture in Lebanon and earning my master’s in interior design in Milan, I worked with architectural firms in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. Nearly four years ago, I founded LSK Interiors to create bespoke, thoughtfully designed spaces that blend elegance, functionality, and artistic expression. More recently, I launched LSK Objects, a brand dedicated to designing and producing capsule furniture collections and objects that celebrate creativity and local craftsmanship/ talent.
Victoria Xu
I’m Victoria Xu, 29 years old, originally from Germany with Chinese roots. I moved to Bali in 2019 after studying International Business and Marketing in Frankfurt. My career began in FMCG, but I found my true passion when I got involved in real estate construction projects, which led me to interior design. I love creating unique pieces and blending beauty and functionality in everything I design as an aesthetic lover.
I'm also a Padel addict and a cofounder of Bali Social Club, the first Padel club in Bali, which combines sports and aesthetics. This venture is a perfect reflection of my passion for creating unique, dynamic spaces where sports and design come together.