Special guests

Dr Stella Clarke is a research engineer at BMW Group, known for her innovative work with E Ink technology, which allows vehicle colours to change dynamically. She studied mechanical engineering in Australia, the USA, and Germany. Clarke’s fascination with technology started in her childhood days, fuelled by a curiosity for how the world works. As a passionate maker, she encourages all curious minds to explore science and engineering not only theoretically, but also hands-on.

Always challenging the status quo, Stella Clarke is still driving forward the innovation of flow technology. What started as early prototypes in a local makerspace grew into a full-scale team project, leading to the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink, the world’s first black-and-white colour-changing car (CES 2022), followed by the BMW i Vision Dee E Ink, the first full-colour concept car (CES 2023). Most recently, she entered the stage at the Frieze LA 2024 art fair to present the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA. This one-of-a-kind vehicle combines the colour changing technology developed by the BMW Group with the artistic language of South African artist Esther Mahlangu.

Jens Asserlind is a co-founder and Design Director of Fjaryl, a design and innovation agency based in Stockholm, Sweden. With a background at Veryday and McKinsey Design, he has extensive experience in design consulting, specialising in advanced product design and innovation, particularly within MedTech and Life Sciences. An alumni of UID, he holds a Master’s degree in advanced product design.

At Fjaryl, Jens leads a team that embraces a highly collaborative, iterative, and hands-on approach to product design and development. The agency's commitment to challenging the status quo ensures that every decision is informed by real-world data, user feedback, and meaningful insights. By considering the big-picture business context, Jens and his team align each step with client goals, driving growth and delivering lasting impact.

Jens excels in the user-centric design process, from research and concept development to evaluation and implementation. His expertise in advanced medical devices has made him a respected figure in the industry. At Fjaryl, Jens continues to push the boundaries of design and innovation.