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This recognition compels Srishti to constantly probe a pivotal question across
all her endeavors: “Who’s being left out?” For her, equity and inclusion are never
mere afterthoughts or add-ons; they are principles “to be designed with” from
the outset, serving as “a design principle”. Conventional approaches, she notes,
often “leave the extremes,” prioritizing the broad “masses.” Yet, sustainable pro
gress fundamentally necessitates deliberately addressing these marginalized
realities. This demands actively understanding the unique challenges faced by
“the extremes” and supporting solutions “merge with empathy and effective
communication.” This philosophical stance argues that genuine sustainability
cannot be achieved through a one-size-fits-all model; it requires a granular un
derstanding of varied human conditions and a deliberate, compassionate effort
to integrate every individual reality, demonstrating that true systemic strength
resides in its most vulnerable points.
This dedication to inclusive design is deeply personal for Srishti, serving as a vi
tal wellspring of her professional fortitude. Her engagements with children “fill
me or refuel me for the entire week” and “ keep the child in me alive.” This ability
to reconnect with a childlike perspective is more than a means of personal res
pite because it imbues her with a unique form of courage and an unfiltered lens