Armani Shahrin

Armani Shahrin is the founder of NakSeni, an online platform she launched in 2020 to showcase and sell art merchandise created by Persons with Disabilities (PwD) artists. What began as a way to elevate her autistic sister Izzati Shahrin’s artwork has since grown into a dedicated effort to create career pathways, visibility and dignity for PwD creatives in Malaysia. Alongside NakSeni, Armani also serves as a project consultant for the WE&I Art Collective, coordinating their annual art festivals since 2016.

Her work in the arts and disability space revealed a recurring challenge: the lack of accessible venues for events, exhibitions and community activities. This led Armani to develop IncluCity, a community-driven app that maps inclusive and accessible spaces across Malaysia. While continuing to run NakSeni’s online store and pop-up events, she now focuses on expanding IncluCity to connect users with resources, information and support systems that bridge gaps between PwD and non-PwD communities.

With more than a decade of experience in the business events and performing arts industry, Armani brings both creativity and practical insight to her mission. She believes that art builds connections across barriers, and her work with PwD artists reflects her commitment to creating a world where inclusivity, opportunity and creative expression go hand in hand.

To me it means paving the way for others even if they didn’t ask you to. You don’t need a reason to do good, you do it because you can. It also means being brave enough to make mistakes, learning to ask tough questions and challenging the system if it doesn’t work for us.