Hello! Here's a bit more about me:I'm a multidisciplinary designer whose work spans a broad range of disciplines, from fashion and farming to placemaking and museums. My interests lie in developing the creative economy, building sustainable businesses, and facilitating accessible knowledge sharing. My own work and collaborative projects have been featured in publications including Creative Boom, The Sunday Times, and 100 Archive, and I have had the opportunity to speak at events including Birmingham Design Festival, Why Design (Institute of Designers Ireland), and at The British Council's UK/Viet Nam Season in Ha Noi.Collaboration is a vital component of my design practice. In 2015, I co-founded Belfast Design Week to engage the local design community. The festival has developed over 300 events and live projects locally and internationally, enabling us to work with over 500 businesses and organizations. Belfast Design Week has played a crucial role in supporting emerging designers and has partnered with educational institutions, including Ulster University, The Graduate School at Queen’s University, and Belfast Metropolitan College.In 2020, I co-founded Venture Folk, a cooperative of innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs implementing sustainable solutions, impactful economic development, specialist mentor support, and meaningful partnerships that link to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. I have been recently selected to be part of the Design Council's network of design experts across the UK to advocate for design, share knowledge about best practice and help them to deliver advice and programmes.Outside of my work, I love discovering podcasts, creating new music, inventing recipes, and collecting stationery.If you'd like to discuss a potential project or find out more about my work, please get in touch with me on hello@karishmasworld.com or send me a LinkedIn message.