Introducing our next Guiding Voice : Steve Mushin

We are thrilled to announce that the remarkable industrial designer, visual artist, and author Steve Mushin will be joining us as a presenter at the SLANZA Horowhenua Hui: Stronger Together! As a part of our exciting lineup, Steve will bring a unique perspective shaped by over two decades of experience working at the intersection of human innovation and natural ecosystems.
Steve's career has been dedicated to reimagining our world through sustainable design. His work, which spans illustrations, design projects, and exhibitions, often involves collaborative efforts with a diverse range of experts, from scientists to farmers, on pioneering projects in urban agriculture and renewable technologies. His open-source aquaponics system won the British Council's Big Green Idea Award, and his satirical future inventions have been showcased in major exhibitions, including a solo show in Japan where he envisioned a self-sufficient Tokyo.
In 2023, he published his first book, Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan to Rewild Every City on Earth. The book masterfully blends complex STEM knowledge with stunning illustrations, offering creative and hopeful solutions to the climate crisis. The book has received multiple accolades, including the 2024 Australian Book Design Award for Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction book and the 2024 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Award. It was also named a winner of the Storylines Notable Book Awards - Nonfiction in 2023. Described as "the most astonishing children's book I have read in ages," Ultrawild promises to inspire readers of all ages. 
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Steve about his fascinating work and his vision for a greener future as we come together at Waiopehu College.

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