Shivani Unakar is a food systems researcher and multi-disciplinary practitioner based in Bangalore, India.
Her practice is investigative and collaborative. Through fieldwork, observation, dialogue, and sensory exploration, she approaches food as both an anchor to heritage and a bridge to evolving ways of life.
Over the past decade, her career has taken her through kitchens, farms, breweries, small businesses, FMCG brands and food media platforms, allowing her to understand Indian foodscapes across grassroots realities and larger industry shifts. Her studio applies this to bring creative and impactful food projects to life.
When she isn’t working (and often when she is), Shivani can be found solving puzzles, binge-listening to podcasts, or learning about pop culture and art.
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