Nu Goteh

he/him
Founder/Principal,
Room for Magic
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Nu Goteh is a designer, strategist, and educator who envisions and designs conditions for people to lead affirming, beautiful lives. As Founder and Principal of Room for Magic and Co-Founder, Managing Partner, and Creative Director of Deem Journal, Nu is at the forefront of an emerging generation of designers that integrate design, culture, art, community, and social practice.

Nu has partnered with influential clients, including non-profits like Art For Justice Fund, Ford Foundation, and the World Peace Foundation, cultural institutions like The National Memorial for the Underground Railroad and Urban Civil Rights Museum, and brands like Nike and Headspace. He is a board member of AIANY and SEGD, and his work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Wallpaper, Design Miami, Monocle, and Architect’s Newspaper. Influenced by his Liberian heritage and passion for counter-culture, Nu presents keynotes globally on design as an invitation for communities to reclaim their futures.

Breakout Moderator: Making Space for Social Impact