Today we’re speaking with Ari Melenciano an incredibly talented Brooklyn-based creative technologist, artist,  researcher, humanist and educator who is passionate about exploring the relationships between various forms of design and the human experience. She’s undertaken several incredible projects including the launch of Afrotectopia, a new media arts, culture and technology festival designed to recognize and highlight the contributions of Black artists, designers, technologists and activists So a big thank you to Ari for taking the time to be on the show today! Let’s get started! You can learn more about Ari and her work here: Website Instagram Afrotectopia As always you can find out more about Tech+Art by visiting our website or following us on Twitter! Cover art by Matt DesLauriers.