TED: A futuristic vision for Latin America, rooted in ancient design | Catalina Lotero

The video explores the speaker's journey from anxiety about design aesthetics to a deep dive into Japanese design history and its influence. It reflects on the loss of cultural heritage in Latin America due to colonization and introduces the concept of Pre Columbian Futurism, which seeks to imagine how Latin American cultures might have evolved without colonial interruption. The speaker discusses design inspirations from pre Columbian cultures, such as the coca leaf and Jaguar motifs, and highlights a collaborative movement of creators working to integrate ancestral knowledge into modern design.

Reflect on the speaker's journey of understanding their own cultural heritage. What insights did they gain?

What role do contemporary creators play in the movement of Pre Columbian Futurism?

What are some examples of modern creators mentioned in the text who are working with ancestral knowledge?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that Latin Americans can empower themselves through design?