Petra Seitz is a PhD candidate at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. Her dissertation explores the history of the commercial office as it relates to the way we work under capitalism. Categorizing herself as a Design Historian, Petra’s primary research interests lie within the field of mid-century interiors and furniture, as well as the relationship between politics and design. Petra holds a BA in Politics from Oberlin College (Ohio, USA) and a MA in History of Design from the Royal College of Art/Victoria and Albert Museum. She has lectured Architectural History and Theory at the University of Greenwich, alongside PGTA work for the BSc Architecture at the Bartlett.

Nia Thandapani is an independent design historian and practicing graphic designer based in Bangalore. Her interests lie in colonial and post-independence design history in the Indian subcontinent and United Kingdom. Her work engages with imperialism’s presence within museum and heritage spaces, and on design practice and its outcomes.

Gregor Wittrick is an independent design historian and Assistant Collection Manager at the British Museum. After training as a ceramicist at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen he worked in museums in Edinburgh before moving to London for an MA in History of Design at the Victoria & Albert Museum and Royal College of Art. He’s particularly interested in the technical aspects of furniture history and woodwork as well as socially responsible museum practice.