Wellbeing through design – Barcelona edition
- 23 October 2025 – 6:00 pm
- Roca Barcelona Gallery
En col·laboració amb Fira Barcelona i Piscina Barcelona
Wellbeing is no longer an afterthought. Today, it is a core consideration in how we design spaces. From architecture to materials, from lighting to acoustics, designing with purpose means putting people and the planet at the heart of everything.
In this first edition of Wellbeing Through Design, Roca Barcelona Gallery serves as a gathering place to explore how design can truly foster wellbeing. Through inspiring talks and a roundtable moderated by David Cámara, we bring together leading voices from around the world.
This event is designed to spark reflection, inspiration and new connections among designers, architects, developers, hoteliers and wellbeing consultants. Looking ahead, it marks the beginning of an international series at the Roca Galleries.
Reserve your place.
Speakers
UK
Motti Essakow
CEO of Nestwell
Co-founder of Nestwell, a pioneer in wellbeing through design and Slow Hospitality, and of Rythms by Design, a unique company in the UK and Europe specialising in responsible sourcing and management for the luxury sector, hotels, residences, spas and superyachts. With over 20 years of international experience in sustainable, regenerative tourism and wellbeing, Motti leads initiatives that drive positive change, integrating human, natural and economic capital, and transforming organisations and destinations to create experiences that inspire wellbeing and happiness.
UK
Walter Craven
Director of Kabin Space
A designer turned entrepreneur and property renovator, Walter focuses on innovation that elevates our creative and design communities. In the real estate sector, he transforms obsolete or unused commercial properties, both medium and large-scale, into safe and highly efficient spaces tailored to local small businesses and individuals operating within—and supporting—a local creative economy.
Walter has collaborated with renowned architects, designers, interior designers and builders in the UK, the United States and internationally since founding Blank and Cables in 1996. He arrived in London on an entrepreneur visa with a great passion for BSA motorcycles.
ESPAÑA
Barbara Ventosa
Transformation Manager at Vibia Lighting Barcelona
Barbara is Chief Commercial Officer and a Board Member at Vibia, where she leads the company’s commercial strategy and oversees its sales network across more than 120 countries. She is committed to building trusted partnerships, fostering high-performing teams, and driving the organisation’s integrated success. With over 18 years of international leadership experience, she brings a strong track record in business development. Passionate about innovation and collaboration, Barbara works closely with the Vibia team as well as architects, designers, and creative communities worldwide to shape atmospheres and create meaningful, lasting connections through light.
MÉXICO
Javier Rojas-Rodriguez
LEED Accredited Professional and Chief Creative Officer at Experiential Hospitality
With over 20 years of international experience in hotel design and development, they lead the creation of immersive destinations that combine sustainability, cultural heritage, and authentic experiences, overseeing all stages of development and fostering strategic relationships with partners, investors, and developers.
ESPAÑA
Carlos Velázquez
Director of Service and Sustainability at Grupo Roca. Wellbeing and Sustainability
Carlos Velázquez has spent thirty years at Roca Group, during which he has held various positions across different countries. He currently serves as Service & Sustainability Senior Managing Director and is a member of the Group’s Executive Committee.
ESPAÑA
David Cámara
Pioneer of the Contract Channel in Spain and Latin America/Caribbean
With over 20 years of experience, they design, develop and lead internationalisation programmes with a cross-cutting vision that drives innovation, knowledge sharing, business collaboration, and the creation of new opportunities among the various members of the Contract value chain (equipment, design, architecture, project management, operations, development, etc.), prioritising the relationship between Latin America/Caribbean/USA, Europe, and the Middle East.
