Buttersoar

A cultural production house by Designer Babe®, producing tech festivals, publications, and multimedia experiences with a global reach and lasting impact.

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Why we exist

Buttersoar creates experiences that expand people's perspectives on their careers and creative lives.

Our initiatives connect ambition with access, turning ideas into lived experiences and making careers feel meaningful
and timeless.

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Our work takes many forms

  • Three women sitting on a stage with tropical plants in front of them. A large screen behind them displays a colorful globe with the words 'Global Creative'.

    Global Creative Festival

    Multi-city festivals convening tech creatives, founders, and organisations shaping the future of work.

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    Commissions & Collaborations

    Institutionally commissioned workshops and initiatives developed in partnership with organisations and universities.

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  • Collage of magazine pages and cover with colorful layered abstract background. The magazine title is 'LAEYA' and the issue date is June 25, 2023. The pages include articles on various topics, including a black-and-white photo of three women, a food photograph of breakfast dishes, and a group photo of women with diverse hairstyles.

    Laeya

    A publication celebrating brilliance, leadership, and style of black women across creative disciplines.

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  • Book titled 'Proof of You' with a dark red cover and white abstract shapes, subtitle 'Beyond titles, timelines and expectations', author Mitchell Chibundu, on a pink background.

    Publications & Books

    Long-form work exploring identity, proof, creativity, career, and self-authorship.

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    Case Study Challenge

    Case Study designed to inspire creativity and innovation within the design and tech community.

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  • Group of people at an indoor exhibition, looking at orange posters on display, with one poster reading 'AI isn’t Replacing Creativity, It’s Amplifying It.'

    Proof Studio

    Learning environments and programmes to bring clarity, capability, and ownership over their paths.

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    Shows & Podcasts

    Live and recorded experiences that sit between conversation, performance, and education.

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Why it matters

Many people have ambition without access.

We build platforms that bring technology, education, creativity, and community together, making growth tangible, connection real, and opportunity visible.

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Partner with Us

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We partner with organisations that understand culture as long-term infrastructure, not a momentary campaign.

Become a Partner

  • Supporting existing platforms and initiatives through aligned cultural investment.

  • Commissioned programmes and initiatives developed in partnership with universities, foundations, and public bodies.

  • Funding specific strands of festivals, publications, or learning environments to expand access and reach.

  • Partnering to extend established platforms into new cities or regions.

  • Long-term partnerships supporting the growth and continuity of Buttersoar’s cultural platforms.