This list is partly a bit of fun after all the hard work compiling the Dezeen Hot List – because genuine celebrities who engage with architecture and design are rare. Saying that, Kanye West (number five) has a history of holding forth on the subject, while musician Imogen Heap (number six) was the subject of the most popular video we've ever made. More about David Bowie takes the number one spot in our Personalities Hot List
The loss of David Bowie at the beginning of 2016 came as a huge shock to the creative community. News of the British musician's death was the most talked-about subjects for a number of weeks afterwards, making him the most searched for personality on Dezeen over the past year. More about David Bowie
Pop singer Beyoncé is not the first name you'd associate with architecture and design, but she has still managed to score a spot in our chart. More about Beyoncé
British supermodel Kate Moss, 42, earned her place on the Hot List by becoming the latest celebrity to turn a hand to design. More about Kate Moss
American director Wes Anderson, 47, has developed a distinct visual style that makes movies including The Grand Budapest Hotel immediately identifiable. More about Wes Anderson
It was another busy year for self-proclaimed genius and polymath Kanye West. More about Kanye West
In 2014 we shot a movie with musician Imogen Heap which went on to be our most popular video ever. So it's no surprise she's made it into our Hot List. More about Imogen Heap
We've only ever written one story about The Chemical Brothers, but it's enough to have snuck them into our Hot List. More about Chemical Brothers