Cristina Pérez
Is a lawyer and doctor in human rights philosophy. She drives alliances and social transformation strategies at Mi Valedor, and oversees artist engagement at the New Modern Art District in Mexico City.
“At Mi Valedor we use design as a tool to channel the talent and ideas of those experiencing social exclusion in Mexico City. Our collective’s products are proposed and made by people living on the streets or at serious risk of homelessness. From there, we collectively question dominant narratives and reimagine the social system. We believe our participation in WDCD 2026 will be especially relevant given its focus on Designing from the Global South.”
Emigdia Hernández
Has been a “valedora” (street vendor/seller) since 2024. In addition to being an excellent salesperson, she has designed her own fanzine featuring ranch-style home cooking recipes — the best-selling title in the Valedores fanzine series. Cooking with love for others is her great passion, and she has an unmatched touch for flavor. She currently coordinates gatherings and celebrations at Mi Valedor. Over these years, she has also developed a strong interest in visual art; her drawings and collages have appeared in “Mi Valedor” magazine and have been exhibited at venues such as the CNDH and the Centro Cultural Universitario Tlatelolco.
WHAT DESIGN CAN DO MEXICO GNP 2026
Mi Valedor will join the main stage in the first act:
The Other Design: Imagining and Transforming from the Local
Join Mi Valedor and hundreds of creatives on the 1st of october. Tickets now available.