Jonsara Ruth on how integrating health into design is essential for the future‪.‬ Build A Healthier Life

Jonsara Ruth is an artist, designer, educator and an agitator for healthier futures. She is the Co-Founder and Design Director at Healthy Materials Lab, an Associate Professor and the Founding Director of the progressive MFA Interior Design program at Parsons School of Design. Charged with provoking change in the design field, she shares her vision for the future of design. Jonsara describes how a trip to a factory inspired her to consider more than just the aesthetic of a material but to also consider if they are harmful to you and the environment. She also speaks about the history of lime and hemp and how these ancient natural materials are being reintroduced in modern building practices.