Marcia Iwatate is one of the leading lights in the Japanese design and food industry. Iwatate has been involved in art direction for numerous restaurants, including Shunju, where she coordinated the overall culinary direction. She is at present Creative Director for Hizuki, and involved in restaurant projects located throughout Asia. She lives in Tokyo.
He founded the Habitat chain of stores in England. Starting in 1977, his U.S.-based Conran's stores helped launch the home furnishings retail boom. He is the author of thirteen books and was knighted in 1983 for his service to British industry and design. He lives in London, England.