
Craft Conversation with Desna Whaanga-Schollum
Fri, 18 Jul
|Micosoft Teams
Conversations with leaders on growing & maturing design practices


Time & Location
18 Jul 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm NZST
Micosoft Teams
About The Event
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Join us for our next Craft Conversation with Desna Whaanga-Schollum Hon. FRAIC, who across her career has provided pivotal leadership for Indigenous creativity and sovereignty. In this episode, we’ll kōrero about how her work embodies the essence of Indigenous Design Activism and unpack together how her kaupapa (principles and approach) has been shaped through projects working with indigenous communities across the world.Gain invaluable insights into:
🧠 Mindsets: Discover how weaving mātauranga and design thinking fosters intentional, purpose-driven work for a more resilient career.
🧰 Skillsets: Learn practical collaboration and stakeholder engagement strategies from Desna's experience navigating diverse perspectives.
💼 Career Assets: Understand how authenticity and values-driven work build a powerful professional presence and network.
This is your chance to learn from a leader embodying connection, cultural intelligence, and purposeful action – vital for thriving in your design career. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights…