is a sustainable design curator, creative visionary, and leading voice in material innovation and conscious artisanship. With a practice grounded in regenerative thinking and solution-oriented circular strategies, she brings clarity, curiosity, and artistic depth to the evolving landscape of sustainable design. Whether speaking on global stages, guiding teams through transformative learning, or sharing insights on the future of materials, Shaleen blends storytelling with scientific understanding inviting audiences to rethink how design can heal, uplift, and reimagine the world we shape.
MANTRA
Ahimsa: to do no harm
Citizen of the world
Obsessed with fabric draping
Playground swings are pure joy
Loves to play in the rain
Music enthusiast
Plant mom
Animal Lover
Vegan Foodie
Learning Spanish
PURPOSE
Shaleen’s purpose is to educate and empower designers, teams, and studios to create with kindness, designing in harmony with life, culture, and the environments we inhabit. Through regenerative thinking, material expertise, and circular strategies, I support creators in building systems and spaces that cultivate well-being, honor people and place, and generate lasting, positive impact.
DESIGNING CHANGE
THROUGH DIALOGUE
Whether you’re seeking an inspiring keynote, a thoughtful conversation, or a guided experience for your team, Shaleen brings a rooted yet visionary approach to every engagement. Her talks blend storytelling, expertise, and clear, actionable pathways toward sustainable and regenerative design.
Formats Offered:
Keynote Presentations • Panel Moderation • In-Studio Trainings • Workshops & Masterclasses • Fireside Conversations • Guest Lectures • Podcast Interviews • Virtual or In-Person Sessions
Shaleen tailors each format to meet the needs of your audience, whether an intimate creative team or a large-scale event, fostering curiosity, connection, and meaningful learning that drives responsible, future-focused design.
CONSCIOUS CONVERSATIONS
THE DESIGN FLAW - RETHINK DESIGN & WASTE
An exploration of how conventional design systems create waste by design and how shifting mindset, method, and material choices can unlock circular, regenerative outcomes.
SUSTAINABLE, CIRCULAR, & REGENERATIVE DESIGN
A clear and actionable breakdown of the practices, frameworks, and principles that help designers create systems that replenish rather than deplete.
DESIGNING & LIVING IN HARMONY
A look at how design can cultivate balance between people, materials, and the natural world to support healthier, more connected ways of living.
PETROLEUM: SYNTHETIC PLASTICS & MATERIALS
A deep dive into the hidden impacts of petroleum-based materials, their role in the design ecosystem, and pathways toward safer, renewable alternatives.
CURATING HEALTHY SPACES
How to design spaces that nourish the senses and support well-being through healthy, layered materials and intentional curation.
FORGOTTEN FIBERS
An inspiring look at historic, overlooked, and heirloom fibers and why they matter today.
DESIGNING BEYOND THE CARBON FOOTPRINT
Expanding the conversation beyond carbon toward holistic, human, and ecosystem centric measures of sustainability.
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS & SOLUTIONS
A showcase of artists, designers, materials, and architectural breakthroughs pioneering the future of sustainable design.
NATURAL RESOURCES, MATERIALS & TEXTILES
Understanding the origins, properties, and potentials of natural materials and how to use them responsibly in modern design.
LEATHER: ANIMAL, SYNTHETIC & BIOBASED
A comparative look at leather’s full spectrum from traditional and synthetic forms to next-generation biomaterials reshaping the industry.
REGENERATIVE MATERIALS & SYSTEMS
An introduction to regenerative design, how materials and systems can be designed to restore ecosystems and support long-term resilience.
DECORATIVE TEXTILE ARTISTRY
A celebration of weaving, printing, embroidery, beading, and the artists preserving these intricate techniques in contemporary design.
ARTISTS PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES, SUSTAINABLY
Spotlighting creators who merge artistry, innovation, and ecological responsibility.
TRADITIONAL & CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF TEXTILES
Exploring the stories, symbolism, and heritage embedded in textile traditions across cultures.
