A man tends to his shop of babies’ cradles at Osh Bazaar, Kyrgyzstan Note to readers: this post was originally published on the author’s Medium account. Check this link to read it from the original source. Central Asia is regarded as a region of excellence when it comes to the production of artifacts such as carpets, textiles and felt. This traditions have been deeply explored and rightfully celebrated, however very little can be found on the design of everyday things in the region. The Southern part of Kyrgyzstan, a rather small country of 5 million, is especially interesting because...
Author: Benedetta Crippa
I am a graphic designer working with visual communication in a holistic way. I believe in the power of design for giving voice to whom needs to be heard the most, and I strive to work with projects I believe in and people I can learn from, paying special attention to perspectives around representation and cultural diversity. The clients I have been working with in recent years are mainly engaged with civil society, anti-racism, gender equality, and human rights. As for writing, my main area of interest lies at the intersection between visual culture and feminism, and I am working on developing my own voice. Between 2012 and 2016 I have spent almost two years working and doing research in Nepal and Kyrgyzstan.