Startivism

Startivism: a pioneering approach of designing innovative web platforms with art, service, and activism in mind.

Hello! I'm Farida, an independent, international curator, designer, writer, and community activist based between the San Francisco Bay Area, Kuala Lumpur, and London.

‘Startivism’ is a triple compound word for the process of starting + art + activism. It is what I do best: create intrinsically beautiful websites and projects that ensure positive, lasting impact.

As a designer, I create effective online and offline platforms to support growth and generate capital. As a curator, I thrive on making visions into reality for individuals, organizations, and businesses to increase their visibility, and amplify their message.

Across 11 countries, I’ve created, curated, critiqued, consulted, collaborated, coordinated, organized, performed, and directed in various community-based projects, spaces, and festivals.

I enjoy weaving beauty, meaning, and purpose into all projects, imbuing it with my keen vision, open heart, and abundant positive mental attitude.

Let’s start your vision.

all formats, no borders, all ages.

Primary Projects

  • Black Panther Party Alumni Legacy Network

    Project Administrator, Merchandise Coordinator & Designer

  • SNAPSHOT International

    Co-founder, Curator, Designer

  • DOLLFEST 2025

    Coordinator, Curator, Designer

  • Leonard Peltier Official Ad Hoc Committee

    Art Curator, Web Designer

“Farida is knowledgable, patient, highly skilled, and one of the easiest people I've ever worked with! Her energy is creative and justice-centered, and melts away the stress. I have relied on Farida for three projects - so far- and it's a relief and joy to see her fluidly organize, amplify, and beautify our ideas and projects.”

— Verbena Lea, Spirit of Mandela Coalition, Detroit

COUNTERculture events: art, music, + Photography

in collaboration with Victory Stables, Oakland, CA

Photo by Matthew Kadi

Photo by Rob Coons

Photo by Martin Crudo

Friends and Affiliates

Collaborator List

Consultant, Event Coordinator, Studio Fallout, 2024

Lead Curator, Designer, 2024

Project Manager & Coordinator, 2023 - Present

Art Exhibition, Co-curator, Gallery Director, Studio Fallout, 2023

Co-founder, Gallerist, Project Manager, 2019 - 2023