Asli Filinta

This talk explores how intentional, heritage-inspired design strengthens economies in disadvantaged regions, including post-earthquake Türkiye and crisis-affected Syria. Through women’s cooperatives and community-based production, participants see how design becomes a tool for resilience, income generation, and measurable social impact. Attendees will learn practical strategies for integrating culture, sustainability, and collective production into projects that drive economic and social change.

Attendee Results:

• Understand how cultural heritage can drive economic recovery.
• Learn methods to implement community-centered production projects.
• See measurable impacts of design in crisis-affected areas.