Rushmita’s life changed forever when her father, Dr Shamsul Alam, suffered a stroke during a surgery in 2008 that left him paralyzed in a deteriorating state for the rest of his life. This was the start of her journey to understanding what it means to cope with having a loved one affected with a physical disability.

 

During her Master of Design program in Inclusive Design at OCAD University from 2014, Rushmita was exposed to a wonderful community of designers, including her mentor Dr. Jutta Treviranus. She applied her learning to combining accessibility and fashion in innovative and creative ways.