Clean cooking solutions : Rethinking biomass for cooking
Clean cooking refers to using safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly cooking practices and technologies. It aims to reduce the negative impacts of traditional cooking methods on especially human health (women who in most cultures would be most affected) and the environment. Why is clean cooking important? Worldwide leaders have declared their commitment to providing clean […]
Fashion Week : What to know about it
Paris, a global undisputed epicenter of fashion, hosted the Spring/Summer 2025 Women’s Paris Fashion Week. The event took place in Paris and its surrounding areas, concluding at Disneyland Paris on October 1, 2024. What is Fashion Week? Fashion week is a series of events where fashion designers showcase their new clothing lines to buyers and […]
Climate Colonialism
People from the Global South have been demanding climate reparations for a long time, stating that they are suffering from carbon emissions released by their counterparts in the Global North. The Global North has contributed more than 92% of total carbon emissions at the moment, but the Global South is identified to be most vulnerable […]
Paris 2024 Games: A Look At The Ambiance And Feel
I am privileged to be in Paris, the city of lights, a hundred years later seeing the games here. It was an embodiment of art and most enchanting. Paris 2024 Games were an ode to art as much as they were an ode to sports. The facilities were built in a manner that met the […]
Rethinking Design: New Approaches for a Complex World
“Waste is a design flaw, the ability to create circularity of all materials eliminates waste and builds a sustainable world.” – Kate Krebs. Design is a powerful tool that can be used to solve problems, create beauty, and make the world a better place. However, many normalised design approaches are often limited in their scope […]
Mating in Captivity: A Struggle Between Security and Desire
It’s summer, let us switch it up a bit and talk about Esther Perel’s Mating in Captivity. This is a book that everyone should get their hands on, whether you’ve been in a relationship or not. This book explores the challenges couples face in maintaining sexual passion within long-term relationships. Sexual passion once met becomes […]
Need to Breathe (Thairu x Bata Project)
Breathable shoes are essential for maintaining good foot health. This project, where I explored different materials and how they work together. It helped me see that I cannot be limited to one aspect of design or art. It was a revelation to discover how working in a different medium challenged my preconceptions, forced me to […]
Haute Couture: A Timeless Art Form
Haute couture is a French term that refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted high-end fashion designs. It is a highly skilled and time-consuming process that involves a team of highly skilled artists and artisans working together to create garments that are not only beautiful but also meticulously crafted. The origins of haute couture can […]
Embroidery Art: Its History and Place in Modern-Day
Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread or yarn. It has captivated the human spirit for centuries. From adorning ancient garments to transforming humble objects into masterpieces, embroidery has woven itself into the fabric of diverse cultures and traditions worldwide. It is an extremely versatile craft […]
Radical Collaboration: Beyond Working Together
Radical Collaboration is a concept that goes beyond just working together. It points out ways of working together that are built on trust, shared goals, and leveraging the strengths of everyone involved. Radical collaboration refers to a big visible shift in a system that mostly begins at an individual level and trickles down to an […]