Shahee Ilyas is a transdisciplinary designer who integrates graphic design, data visualisation, and computer programming in his work. His research examines the modulating power of images on social, philosophical, and political values. Originally from the Maldives, Shahee’s research promotes place-based collective forms of efficacy regarding climate collapse, focusing on communication strategies, innovative interventions, and understanding how ecological grief manifests in individuals and communities. He is currently a PhD candidate at the Digital Ethnography Research Centre, RMIT University.