Daydreamer, Chaser of Inspiration
Born in South Korea, raised in Michigan, thriving in California: Kam Redlawsk is a multi-award winning disabled Industrial Designer, artist, (rare disease and disability) advocate, traveler, writer, consultant and speaker. She’s also a Korean American adoptee.
Los Angeles based artist and writer, Kam Redlawsk, shares and illustrates moments from her life; primarily thoughts on living with a rare and degenerative muscle-wasting disorder (GNE Myopathy) that is taking her to complete immobility. This began in Kam’s late teens.
As an industrial designer (College for Creative Studies Detroit alumni), Kam has designed an array of products ranging from cell phones, toys, electronics, and the world's cheapest prosthetic knee joint for under-served countries.
As an advocate, Kam has been a voice for the rare disease and the disabled community for over 15 years: using art, writing, travels and tools that connect us as humans. Through writing, art, travels and design, Kam attempts to give an honest portrayal of her everyday triumphs, struggles, and her journey; from the funny, the good, the bad, the migration of her weakness, to being a designer, a constantly forming perspective and a spirit that only grows in spite her deteriorating body.
To further advocacy and awareness, Kam uses her design skills and life experiences on creative projects that elevate and celebrate disability and inclusion in order to educate a society that has very little disability representation. She’s currently working on a children’s book inspired by her rare disease and began Chair Devils with her husband.
Typically, you’ll find Kam on road trips, in nature, scavenging for art destinations or concocting exploration plans. She’s a daydreamer, a chaser of inspiration and believes stories create bridges within humanity. So, How Do You Live When You Know One Day You’ll Be Immobile?
You Travel. You Love. You Create. You Yearn. You Believe.
Kam's story was on the front page of the LA Times Sunday paper of June 2017. To learn more about Kam read the LA Times Feature on her life. *Please, note some information has changed since this article, such as she is no longer affiliated with ARM and an independent advocate.
Kam Redlawsk: In Creative Motion short film on Kam’s story.
