Kaveh Najafian is the founder of Studio Contingency Plans, an interdisciplinary design studio he established in 2020 in Hamburg, Germany. An architect by profession, he has devoted over 15 years to shaping physical spaces and exploring new technologies that redefine the boundaries of design. His background includes a Master’s degree from the University of Applied Arts Vienna and extensive experience leading projects that merge craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation. Throughout his career, he has led and contributed to several noteworthy projects. While at Hadi Teherani Architects, he served as the Head of Design for the award-winning Atmosphere by Krallerhof, which received prestigious accolades including the MIPIM Award 2024, the ICONIC Award 2023, the Built Design Award 2024, and the AHEAD Award 2024. His studio, Studio Contingency Plans, has also gained recognition for projects such as the Louhi Lounge Chair series, Flying Versailles—which was featured in *L’Architecture d’Aujourd’hui*—and collections including Dancing Alphabets and Terrain and Textile. In 2024, the studio participated in the Cluster Jewelry Fair in London and Oslo Fashion Week, showcasing the innovative application of AI in design and fashion.