Hussein Shikha is a multidisciplinary artist, graphic designer, writer, and researcher. His work entails experimental film, animation, textile and interactive installations. Hussein takes the manipulation and transformation of the southern Iraqi carpet (with all its philosophies) as a starting point to understand art and design from Eastern and non-Eastern perspectives. In so doing, he examines possible shifts towards more inclusive and less Eurocentric perceptions of art and design.

Dagmar Blommaert is a narrative designer & writer. After her successful debut with Marie's Room in 2018, she co-founded the studio like Charlie. They released their second game Ghost on the Shore last year, and are currently working on All I Ever Wanted. Dagmar wrote for Nanotale and Battle Sage, and is currently working with eXiin. She coaches filmmakers, writers and game devs in writing for games and their narrative design at DAE and VAF.