Why experiences matter: Q&A with designer Julian Lion Boxenbaum

Meet Julian Lion Boxenbaum, a creator with more than 20 years of experience-making to his name. Here, he reflects on why experiences matter, predictions for the future of the industry, and where he looks for inspiration when approaching new projects. Quick Facts: Name & role: Julian Lion Boxenbaum, Co-founder of LucidNYC Years in the biz: 20+ First job in XP: Designing products in Italy with renowned architect and designer Mario Bellini Currently working on: An AI startup, LucidNYC 2.0, and consulting Where others can find you: LinkedIn, Facebook Q: Firstly, why do experiences matter? Because they give life meaning. When you strip away all the layers of representation and abstraction from the things we place value on, experience is what's left. Experience is the underlying source of value because it is the only thing that is universally intrinsic. Money, gold, technology, material possessions, etc. only create applied value to deliver the experiences we want.  Q: What qualities do you believe define the perfect experience? Powerful experiences deliver something that matters to people in engaging ways, producing lasting emotions and memories that they can savor and share after the experience itself has ended.   Q: What is one top trend you...