Aarya Kunte

Aarya Kunte is a design researcher at the Rural Lab, Highlands and Islands campus of The Glasgow School of Art (GSA), Scotland. Her work centers on participatory design and co-design practices for social innovation, particularly in sustainable rural development.

• Academic Affiliation: Glasgow School of Art (2023 graduate)
• Expertise: Community-based initiatives, service design, and place-based thinking

Her research focuses on building resilient and healthy rural communities through collaborative problem-solving methods, integrating renewable energy and wellbeing frameworks. She is committed to leveraging design for sustainable development in the Highlands and Islands region.