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This talk is presented by

Jac Semmler - Author, Super Bloom & Co-Designer, Laak Boorndap (garden at the new $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct)

Jac Semmler is a plant practitioner and director of Super Bloom (pty ltd), a creative plant practice bringing dynamic living beauty and diversity to gardens and landscapes through planting design, high skill horticulture and plant x art projects, with a mission of 'plants for the people' in a changing climate. Recognised horticulturist and innovator in dry summer planting design and the author of Super Bloom and The Super Bloom Handbook with Thames and Hudson.

Website

www.thesuperbloom.com.au

Dan Koerner - Director Sandpit - experience design agency working with Google, Museums Victoria, ACMI, Penguin Books, Science Gallery & ArtScience Museum Singapore, Melbourne Zoo

Dan Koerner is the founder of Sandpit, an acclaimed experience design studio based in Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. With a career spanning over two decades, Dan’s work explores the intersection of technology, storytelling, and design. His work is characterised by a deep commitment to creating accessible, immersive and engaging experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.

Dan has a strong foundation in digital media and interactive design, which he honed through years of working collaborating intimately with cultural organisations. He has nurtured Sandpit into a space where storytelling, technology and the physical world could merge seamlessly, resulting in unique and impactful experiences. Under his leadership, Sandpit has grown into a respected studio known for its cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of traditional design.

Throughout his career at Sandpit, Dan has collaborated with a variety of prestigious clients, including cultural institutions, museums, and commercial brands. His notable projects include interactive exhibits for ACMI, Melbourne Museum, the National Film and Sound Archive, WA Museum Boola Bardip, MoD, Google and Arup. Sandpit’s ability to blend narrative with technology has earned them numerous accolades and recognition within the industry.