94: what makes a space memorable? lessons from Manila Interior Design Summit 2026 and Zaha Hadid Architects

Mindset Magic with Mika · Oct 10, 2026 · 10m

If you've ever looked at a beautiful interior or building and wondered why some spaces stay with you while others are easy to forget, this episode is for you.

Last year at the Manila Interior Design Summit (MIDS), I was listening to designers share their experiences. This year, I got to interview them myself.

I wanted to ask two things: how do designers develop a point of view that's truly their own? And what makes a space memorable beyond aesthetics?

I spoke with established designers and architects, including a representative from Zaha Hadid Architects, about design identity, storytelling…