Designer Island explores the people, ideas and creative practices shaping contemporary Caribbean life, connecting perspectives from across the region and its diaspora.

We highlight the best of here and now, in hopes of inspiring a deeper appreciation of where we are, encouraging us to live creatively and inviting us to imagine and create the Caribbean future we want.

Through conversations with designers, artists, writers, architects, chefs and other creators, we explore contemporary Caribbean culture and creativity through the perspectives, practices and ideas shaping our world. In doing so, we hope to help shape a future we prefer.

Designer Island is the online publication that curates the Caribbean through a creative lens. Highlighting and presenting the lives, work, and perspectives of some of the region’s most interesting designers, artists, writers, architects, chefs, and creators. A thoughtful exploration of contemporary Caribbean culture and creativity.