Aflevering Equity-Centered Design, Bridging Communities And Craft With Zinzi De Brouwer

Welcome to a new episode of Maker Stories. As someone who grew up between these two cultures, I’ve always been fascinated by the intersections of community, creativity, and well-being. Zinzi de Brouwer brings a unique perspective, shaped by her experiences working with Indigenous and artisanal communities. Particularly, the Tsonga women in Mozambique, to foster design processes that focus on equity, restoration, and collective wisdom, instead of the dominant Western model. In our conversation, we dig deep into the importance of caring for yourself and your community, and what it really means to decolonize design. We talk about the challenges, the triumphs, and the often-overlooked wisdom of Indigenous practices. Together, we question new trends like “regeneration,” and consider how these so-called innovations are rooted in ancient ways of living. Join me for this heartfelt discussion about designing not just products, but human ecosystems, and how creative work can truly become a force for justice and collective liberation. Want to know more about the designer: Zinzi de Brouwer is founder of Studio Palha, an equity-centred community design studio based in Mozambique and the Netherlands. In which artisanal communities of the Global South take the central stage in bridging craft and design to form new fashion narratives. More info: www.instagram.com/zinzidebrouwer/ studio-palha.com/ De designers en ik zouden het geweldig vinden als je deze podcast steunt door de podcast te delen en de like op het platform waarop je luistert. Wil jij meer makers stories horen of weten wat Design platform Rotterdam allemaal te bieden heeft. Neem dan een kijkje op de website van Design platfrom Rotterdam CREDITS: Host: Yophi Ignacia Platform: Design Platform Rotterdam Productie + montage (intro/outro): Kisha Canwood Artwork: A.J. Mets ___________________ The designers and I would love it if you supported this podcast by sharing it and liking it on the platform you are listening to. Do you want to hear more maker stories or find out what Design Platform Rotterdam has to offer? Then take a look at the Design Platform Rotterdam website. CREDITS: Host: Yophi Ignacia Platform: Design Platform Rotterdam Productie + montage (intro/outro): Kisha Canwood Artwork: A.J. Mets