Amina Abbas-Nazari

Amina Abbas-Nazari is a Researcher at the School of Design, Royal College of Art. Her work focuses on speculative design, sonic fictions, and human-nature interactions, particularly through the Citizen Naturewatch project.

She investigates the intersection of fiction and reality to reimagine societal structures via technology, geopolitics, and economics. Her research has been disseminated through DIY tools like the My Naturewatch Camera, which enables public participation in wildlife monitoring.

• Published in Fast Company and DesignBoom
• Exhibited at London Design Festival, Milan Furniture Fair, and Venice Architecture Biennial
• Lectured at Harvard University, V&A Museum, and NESTA

Her 15 most recent articles (2015-2024) span topics including AI voice interfaces, DIY environmental technology, and speculative methodologies for societal reimagination. While no formal awards are listed, her projects bridge academia, industry, and public engagement through open-source frameworks.