studio.richujose

Richu Jose is an interdisciplinary designer and educator with a curiosity for absurdity, whimsy, ritual, speculation and the complexities of human experience.

Moving fluidly between research, design, and storytelling, he draws insights from across disciplines and translates them into thoughtful, tangible forms. 

1. Totems of Kerala
2. Sacred Glow
3. Whimsical Fieldwork


E: richujantony@gmail.com

IG: @studio.richujose

1. Totems of Kerala

Totems of Kerala is a set of 24 wooden toy blocks for children aged 3-6, inspired by Kerala’s cultural forms. The set combines geometric and abstract forms to encourage free and symbolic play. It also includes prompt cards that support storytelling, creativity, and intergenerational knowledge transfer.


Australian Good Design Awards - Winner 2026

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2. Sacred Glow

Sacred Glow is a speculative ritualistic artefact that explores the potential of an object to mediate the transition between physical absence and spiritual presence. It explores whether presence can exist beyond the physical body, and whether objects can serve as temporary vessels for memory, transition, and acceptance.


Exhibited: Airspace Projects - March 2026

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3. Whimsical Fieldwork

Whimsical Fieldwork is a playful exploration of the river through curiosity, imagination and observation. The workshop invites participants to look beyond the ordinary, engage with unusual questions and discover unexpected perspectives on the river and its surroundings. Through creative experimentation and childlike wonder, it encourages new ways of seeing, interpreting and engaging with the environment, while fostering a deeper sense of connection and belonging with the river.


The River Restores Us - 2026  Symposium

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