Anush Kumar

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Anush Kumar is a senior design researcher at Quicksand. He holds a master's degree in social work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. His work is shaped by his interests in marginality, identity, and sustainability. Anush focuses on using research and design to inform more inclusive social and development interventions.


Areas of expertise

Design research


Currently working at

Quicksand Design Studio


Articles by Anush Kumar


The image shows a small temple-like structure made of concrete. There is a thatched roof made of leaves covering the temple. Inside, there are some religious motifs painted on the wall, with a small pyramid-like structure placed on the ground in the centre of the temple. In the background, there are trees and grass. --Lambani community

December 2, 2025
In Bannerghatta, a nomadic community renegotiates its gods
Lambanis navigate a changing relationship with their community gods as Bengaluru draws closer, and the youth look beyond the hamlet for new opportunities.
madamma, a woman from the iruliga community, sitting on the ground and engaging in conversation--bannerghatta conservation

January 10, 2024
Photo essay: The Iruliga community’s growing disconnect from the forest
Iruliga elders, once regarded as stewards of the forest in the Bannerghatta National Park, now grapple with their children seeking to shed this identity.
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