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Design From Market Waste to Modular Design: Paul Yakubu’s Lagos-Made Isẹn Seat Reimagines Discarded Paper Tubes as Furniture
In 2025, Lagos-based designer Paul Yakubu introduces the Isẹn Seat, a thoughtful and materially inventive bench that transforms discarded paper...
Design Maher Abdel Nour: Egypt’s Master Set Designer Who Built the Visual World of Cinema
Within the history of Egyptian cinema, few figures shaped the visual language of film environments as extensively as Maher Abdel...
Design Ghanaian Designer Belle Yemofio Triumphs in Milan, Wins Prestigious Residential Innovation Award at Italy International Design Awards
Ghanaian designer Belle Yemofio has achieved a major international milestone after winning a prestigious design prize in Milan, while also earning a nomination...
Design Rialheim’s Daring New Ceramics: A Fusion of Playfulness and Bold Innovation
South African ceramics studio Rialheim continues to captivate the design world with its latest releases, featuring eye-catching breeze blocks, textured...
Design Palais de Lomé Presents a Celebration of West African Creativity
The Palais de Lomé arts centre in Lomé, Togo, currently hosts a landmark exhibition titled Design in West Africa: Unity...
Design Elevating Compact Outdoor Areas into Serene Retreats Through Verdant Design
In the quest to turn even the most modest outdoor areas into inviting, laid-back sanctuaries, incorporating plants proves to be...
Design Revitalizing Urban Oases: Cluster’s Pergola Theatre Transforms a Neglected Cairo Park into a Hub of Sustainability and Culture
In the heart of Cairo, beneath the imposing structure of the 6th of October Bridge, lies Agouza Park—a once-forgotten patch...
Design An Egyptian Label Crafts Charming Home Accessories for Those Thriving Solo
Major life changes—like relocating, moving out of the family home, or tying the knot—often trigger an intense focus on acquiring...
Design Made by an African, for Africa: Yinka Ilori Designs AFCON 2025 Man of the Match Trophy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a striking new Man of the Match trophy for the Africa Cup...
Design Spotlight on Titi Ogufere: Architect of Africa’s Design Renaissance
Titi Ogufere stands as one of the most formidable forces shaping Africa’s creative identity on the global stage — a...
Design From Pavilion to Pitch: Kéré Architecture Translates Its Design Language into an Award-Winning Football Kit
Burkinabè-led practice Kéré Architecture has extended its architectural thinking beyond buildings and installations, unveiling a bespoke football kit designed for...
Design Design Week Lagos 2025: Countdown to Africa’s Creative Explosion – ‘Made in Africa: Shaping Industries, Shaping Futures’ Set to Ignite Lagos from October 23
With just three days until the curtain rises on its seventh edition, Design Week Lagos (DWL) is gearing up to...