XP trend predictions: A Q&A with artist and experience-maker Nico Fonseca

Quick Facts Nico Fonseca is, first and foremost, a storyteller. He creates participatory experiences that lie somewhere at the intersection of art and design, drawing on his background in film, interactive and in-situ projects. His latest endeavours have focused on sensory design, using food as a way to engage with people and create layers of experience. Name & role: Nico Fonseca, creative director and artistYears in the biz: 11 First job in XP: Soldering circuits for an interactive art installation ("I had no idea what I was doing.")Currently working on: A dinner, a boutique, an art installation, a high-rise, a greenhouse, lacto-fermented sausages and getting closer to plants at a farm. Where others can find you: www.misterjaune.com, Insta Q: What was your favorite moment at C2MTL 2023? Why? My favorite moment from this year’s edition is the look on people’s faces when they came out of a lab or coaching session, the sense that they tapped into something that surprised them about themselves.  Q: What projects do you have coming up in the back half of 2023? I’m looking forward to working on my book project this summer. I’ll also be working on a few one-off dinner projects, an art installation...