Muryani Kasdani

Digital Specialist

Muryani is passionate about using design to create resilient communities and a thriving planet. Over the past ten years, Muryani has worked with governmental agencies, social service organizations, and ENGOs to design services, systems and solutions that meet people’s needs and create positive social and environmental impact. Muryani’s work with Canopy is focused on using digital technology, compelling storytelling, and design to support Canopy’s campaign work.

More about me

I was born a social and environmental activist. School bullies nicknamed me the superhero girl for standing up to them and I led my classmates in a fundraising event before I even knew what fundraising means. I co-founded several social impact ventures that also won design awards (woot woot!). My background is in Visual Communication and Interaction Design from Pelita Harapan University (Indonesia) and Delft University (the Netherlands) and I have lived in many different places. In my spare time, I help social and environmental organizations to build strategies for circular economies using regenerative design principles.

Why are forests important to me

I’ve always loved spending time in forests. Forests give me new energy and a sense of connection that helps me go through many challenges. Forests are our planet’s lungs, the homes of many animals and our defence against the climate crisis.

Why Canopy

I’ve always been active in advocating for environmental protection – showing up at rallies, signing petitions and standing up with First Nations to defend their lands against destructive development. Working with Canopy gives me the opportunity to amplify my work in protecting our planet. Also… Canopals are the most talented, kindest and fun human beings to work with!

Ask me about

How to live with less waste and how to use design for good!

What ruffles my feathers

People who are driven by their ego rather than by their compassion, kindness and creativity.

Contact

muryani at canopyplanet dot org