Meet Rue Kothari: Championing Creativity from the Global South

The Design Pod

In Episode 9 of The Design Pod, we’re joined by Rue Kothari, the visionary behind DESIGNEAST—a platform dedicated to supporting and promoting artists and designers from the Global South.

Rue shares her passion for creating opportunities for emerging talent, celebrating cultural diversity, and bridging global design narratives. Learn about her journey, her creative philosophy, and her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in the design world.

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