Aflevering Unpacking Circular And Regenerative Design With Sophie Tendai Christiaens

Welcome to a new episode of Maker Stories. In this conversation, we dive deep into two of the most important topics in the world of design today: circular design and regenerative design. Sophie shares her insights on what these concepts really mean, how they differ, and the ways they can support, rather than just sustain, the people and environments they serve. What I find especially powerful is how Sophie grounds these ideas in her own lived experience, connecting the technical aspects of design with the cultural, emotional, and ethical dimensions often overlooked in Western contexts. We explore not only the importance of co-creation and the wisdom of passed-down traditions, but also the challenges of decolonizing design, making space for overlooked perspectives and creating room for new innovation landscapes. Sophie’s story is about building futures, not just products, and about working together in ways that feel authentic, reciprocal, and deeply meaningful. If you care about making with purpose, working within community, and dreaming up new possibilities for what design can be, you’ll find inspiration in Sophie’s words. Let’s get started. Want to know more about the designer: Sophie Tendai is an independent design researcher, but is originally from Zimbabwe. She has a background in circular design and focuses on decolonising the design field in all parts of her work, aiming to expand toward broader perspectives on what design is in order to give a wider range of design practices more space and resources to innovate. More info: https://www.instagram.com/sophie_tendai/ 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