Nineteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices

Abstract

“Sajha Fulbari” translates to A Common Flower Garden, a metaphor often used in Nepal to represent the country’s multiethnic and multilingual communities. Since its invention, printing has been a tool for both propaganda and liberation. Who tells a story, where, and how shapes its narrative. The creation and use of zine has been significant in covering marginalized voices that were excluded in mainstream publications. It offers a democratic and accessible medium for storytelling, enabling plural ways of knowing and making. The project uses zines as a lens to explore the intersection of social and cultural themes, focusing on lived experiences and community narratives. The project investigates the interplay between identity, belonging, and resistance through visual storytelling. The project challenges conventional approaches to knowledge production and dissemination by employing experimental design practices. It highlights the importance of shared authorship, community engagement, and the power of visual communication in creating inclusive narratives. The aim was to reflect the complexities of Nepal’s pluralistic society and its ways of learning and making.