Aflevering Navigating Identity And Community Through Decolonial Design Practices With Kuiyu Kang'ari

Welcome to a new episode of Maker Stories. In this episode, I invite you to join me for an honest and in-depth conversation with Kuiyu Kang'ari, a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and founder of Liquid Lemn. As we explore the powerful intersections of decoloniality and storytelling in design, I reflect on my own journey connecting with black and brown creatives, and the unique depth and spirituality that shines through their work. In our discussion, Kuiyu Kang'ari opens up about navigating identity, embracing community, and building design practices rooted in heritage and joy. We share stories about the influence of African culture, from food rituals to textiles, and talk through the impact of colonization and generational trauma on our creative paths. This episode is about more than just design; it’s about connection, healing, and imagining new, communal ways forward. Come along as I seek inspiration, connection, and new narratives together with my guest. Want to know more about the designer: Kuiyu Kang’ari is a multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur and founder of Liquid Lemn, an Afro-futurist fashion house of non-binary wear using East African Textiles. More info: liquidlemn.com www.instagram.com/kuiyucreates/. 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