Joseph Press is a futurist, educator, and author. Trained as an architect, he embarked on a15+ year career in management consulting and 10+ years in applied foresight, before turning to creative education. He currently leads the Strategy + Management program at the School of Design at Shanghai University of Engineering Science, where he prepares the next generation of design leaders for the agentic era. He previouly held positions at China Academy of Art, Parsons the New School of Design, Politecnico di Milano in both the Management and Design programs. He has co-authored five books on design, digital innovation, and leadership-led transformation.

Yilin Wang is a designer and lecturer at Shanghai University of Engineering Science, where she joined in 2025. She holds a Ph.D. from the College of Design and Innovation at Tongji University and an M.A. from the Royal College of Art. Her work sits at the intersection of creative practice, community engagement and AI. She represents a new generation of Chinese educators and designers committed to shaping more sustainable futures.