Clifford Carabott founded Artefact Craftworks – a small-scale, artisanal workshop specialising in the creation of lifestyle-enhancing products for the home – as an expression of his love of design and deep respect for time-honoured craftsmanship.
I+A is a multidisciplinary design studio in Malta, founded in 2018 by architects, technologists, and creatives. Their work spans architecture, interiors, furniture, and public art, merging digital tools with traditional processes to create culturally grounded designs.
Antoine Vella, a seventh-generation weaver from Rabat, has spent over forty years preserving Malta’s textile heritage. Through Weaving Malta, he produces finely-crafted, handwoven textiles while experimenting with contemporary applications of the craft.
Christian Bezzina, founder of Medina Steels at the Ta’ Qali Artisan Village, combines engineering expertise with artistry to produce bespoke furniture and sculptural pieces, celebrated for their technical precision and refined materiality.
Charles Zammit, a graduate of Fine Arts from the University of Malta in 2018, pursued further studies with a Master’s in Educational Art. With over two decades of experience as a distinguished photographer, Charles garnered numerous accolades locally and internationally. He transitioned into diverse artistic mediums of painting and sculpture, where – despite his relatively brief tenure – he has already garnered significant recognition, securing local and international awards. Proficient in a spectrum of materials, including clay, marble, limestone, iron, and wood, Charles’s sculptural oeuvre exhibits a penchant for abstraction, contrasting with his figurative painting approach.
Tara Lois Mansell is celebrated for redesigning treasured heirlooms into contemporary luxury jewellery, transforming stories of love, family, and heritage into sculptural narratives of wearable emotion. Her distinctive approach has earned her international recognition and a global clientele. Her work has recently been exhibited in Monte Carlo, Milan, and Munich, while locally it is displayed at MICAS. Featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, and international press, she has also received numerous awards and recognitions, including at the Premju Ġieħ l-Artiġjanat Malti. Based in Malta, she pioneers sustainable practice while reinterpreting traditional techniques with contemporary innovation, creativity, and precision.
I+A is an award-winning architectural design and management studio based in Malta, recognised for its commitment to buildability, precision, and beauty. Their work fuses creativity with technical expertise, bridging the gap between design vision and real-world execution.
Invent3D is Malta’s leading digital fabrication and 3D printing hub, pioneering sustainable, precision-driven solutions for designers, architects, and makers. By championing circular design principles and pushing the limits of additive manufacturing, Invent3D empowers creators to turn bold concepts into reality.
Sue Mifsud is a Malta-based ceramics designer working full-time from her Rabat studio. Trained at the Glasgow School of Art and with over 30 years of experience, she specialises in thrown functional ware crafted from stoneware clay. Her pieces often feature detailed textures and vibrant studio-made glazes that highlight both form and surface. Inspired by nature, stories, people, and emotions, Sue creates bespoke designs for prestigious restaurants, unique commissions for private clients, and a range of ready-made items available off the shelf.
