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that Lumka Jordan's vision extends beyond merely creating beautiful spaces. She seeks to address real- world issues with innovative solutions, making a positive change in her community and beyond. Judging by its direction, her work will continue to prove that design can be as accessible as it is impactful.
backgrounds, the design is particularly beneficial for those in informal settlements or smaller homes without
(EM)POWERING THE COMMUNITY Looking ahead, Jordan remains excited about the future and its opportunities. Her latest project is designed to help the community by addressing the challenges of load shedding in South Africa. "I've come up with a design for a mobile kitchen island that works as an appliance but is still a cabinet," she shares enthusiastically, "It's equipped with an integrated gas hob and electrical outlets to connect appliances like a blender or a kettle. The wheels allow you to move it around and plug into any available power source." Conceived to cater to households of all economic
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space for a permanent island. Jordan is acutely aware of the economic
disparities that many of her compatriots face. "In South Africa, households often can't afford a tailored kitchen," she notes. "I'm working on making these mobile islands available to people living in informal settlements and RDP [Reconstruction and Development Programme] houses," she says. "It's about improving their quality of life with something affordable and functional." Before our conversation ended, it became clear to me
“Design isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about functionality and improving lives.”
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