On Design, Feminism, and Friendship

On Design, Feminism, and Friendship
Briar Levit

interviewer: Nina Paim

editor: Franca López Barbera

proofreader: Sacha Fortuné

graphic designer: Tereza Bettinardi

11,5 × 18 cm, 144 pages, softcover

ISBN 978-989-35859-0-0

Bikini Books, 2025

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Briar Levit’s design journey is as rich and unexpected as a forest hike. From the bustling offices of Bitch magazine to historic trails in Kent and the best Goodwills of Portland, her practice weaves through teaching, writing, editing, archiving, and documentary making. This illustrated interview traces her winding path across a changing feminist landscape, shedding light on how design and activism intertwine, the micropolitics of work, and the value of friendship. It’s an intimate conversation about how unplanned routes often lead to the most meaningful destinations.