Nel Pilgrim-Rukavina
Design for
Speculative futures, Urbanism
Year
2019-2020
Location
Edinburgh
About Nel
A design researcher by practice, Nel worked in the healthcare and retail sectors prior to joining the Design for Change programme.
A design researcher by practice, Nel sought out Design for Change to push her understanding of design and its application in the world. Nel is interested in thinking speculatively to imagine futures that place equal emphasis on the wellbeing of non-human and human life. When not thinking about design, Nel enjoys biking, baking, and embracing cold Minnesota winters.
Insights
Who are you inspired by?
Sir Jonathon Porritt and his book The World We Made.
What are you interested in?
Systems design, speculative futures, people-powered mobilities
What is your favourite part of the D4C programme?
Classmates from all over the world who bring different experiences and perspectives with them to the programme.
