The best collectors understand this instinctively. They are not simply acquiring objects. They are curating an experience. They are shaping the emotional atmosphere in which their lives unfold.

In an age of disposable goods and planned obsolescence, Poverty by Design explores how craftsmanship, quality, and generational thinking can create lasting value, strengthen creative economies, and transform the way we collect, consume, and live.

By centering the theme of “I see you,” Sawubona challenges us to move beyond preconceived notions and assumptions, fostering a space of recognition, respect, and connection.