Shivani Unakar is a food researcher, creative practitioner and storyteller based in Bangalore, India. Her work explores the intersection of food, people, and place—and how they shape identity, culture, and systems at large.

 

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 work 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. And she applies this understanding to bring creative and impactful food projects to life.

 

When she isn’t working (and sometimes when she is), Shivani can be found solving puzzles, binge-listening to podcasts, or learning about pop culture and art.