As I reflect on this semester and what it has mean to me and my research a few things have … More
Author: Katherina Slee
Ethics and representation
A global cultural conversation. When I was doing my bachelors in South Africa, I visited Mozambique to do an internship … More
Reading Guide
I am Katherina Slee, a creative problem solver, maker and storyteller. I was born and raised in South Africa and … More
Finding context and relevance
Since I started with this design research journey I have been neglecting my past experiences, roles and works. I wanted … More
Failing forward
I have always been quite aware of context and the importance of acknowledging diversity in making sense of the world. … More
failing even more forward
I did not want to present my work without implementing the relevant ideas and changes that I have been working … More
The weft and warp of it all
I recently attended a talk on Dutch Basketry hosted by the Craft Council of the Netherlands. I wanted to start … More
(Culturally) Inclusive Design
In this video, author and designer Kat Holmes takes us through her practice of inclusive design. I consider myself a … More
Sustainability from an African perspective (Work in Progress)
In this blog post I want to delve deeper into the ideas of sustainability and circularity look at Afrogallonism – … More
Changing course
The first semester of this masters was a very introspective time for me. My first iterations on the design research … More
