April 12, 2024 Image Mariska Nell She/her Master of Arts in Sustainable Design Merit Scholarship Perth, Western Australia Mariska Nell Describe the work you submitted for merits. The work I submitted for merits focuses on innovating pet transportation and to be a catalyst for change in the pet industry. Inspired by personal experiences with my French bulldog, Piper, I am developing a 'sustainable and modular pet transportation system' to address the shortcomings of traditional pet strollers. By prioritizing durability and sustainability, my aim is to enhance the lives of pets and their owners while minimizing waste in the pet product ecosystem. What made you choose to come to 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø for your MA? I chose 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø for my MA because of its renowned reputation for fostering creativity and innovation. With a strong commitment to integrating sustainability into its curriculum and an interdisciplinary approach. They also provide an ideal environment for me to develop innovative solutions to real-world sustainability challenges. Favorite thing about the program (so far)? Discovering new and creative ways of thinking and looking at every problems full system to find not only solutions but ways to enhance the entire system. What is the MCA