# Ugonna-Ora Owoh
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DesignWire
10 Questions With… Ceramicist King Houndekpinkou
Ceramicist King Houndekpinkou discusses his exhibition at the Southern Guild and how his works reflect his personal ties to Japan and Benin.
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10 Questions With… Sculptor Adam Birch
South African sculptor Adam Birch shapes curvy, functional forms from natural materials including trees, bones, and driftwood.
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10 Questions With… Designer Anne Dereaux
Anne Dereaux discusses her practice as both an architectural and interior designer, her career in music, her works and the future of the effects of AI.
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10 Questions With… Designer Abreham Brioschi
Milan-based product designer Abreham Brioschi creates pieces blending African and modern design, while focusing on sustainability and craftsmanship.
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10 Questions With… Artist and Designer Adaesi Ukairo
Sculptor and designer Adaesi Ukairo speaks about her artistic journey, her Nigerian influences and how she fell in love with metalworking.
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10 Questions With… Lina Alorabi
For Lina Alorabi, one of Cairo’s dazzling designers, design isn’t just about making something beautiful, it has to be impactful. Learn more about her work.
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10 Questions With… Studio of Contemporary Architecture Founders
The founders of the Studio of Contemporary Architecture reflect on their creative journey and how they champion versatile architecture throughout Canada.
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10 Questions With… Charles O. Job
Nigerian architect and designer Charles O. Job shares details behind his creative work, from a kangaroo-inspired shelf to a bench that provides shelter.
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8 Highlights from Design Week Lagos 2023
Under the theme of “Africa Design, The future,” Design Week Lagos ignited a new wave of discussions across the industry. See 8 highlights from the show.
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Zanele Muholi’s Sculptures Shed Light on Human Rights Issues
Zanele Muholi’s new sculpture exhibition on display at Southern Guild in Cape Town offers a response to South Africa’s femicide and LGBTQ+ stigmatization.
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10 Questions With… Josh Egesi
Minimalism is at the core of Nigerian designer Josh Egesi's work. Here, he offers insights into his career, dreams, and design philosophies.
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10 Questions With… Creative Director Porky Hefer
Artist and architect Porky Hefer radicalizes different materials in making his eye-catching sculptures. Learn more about his process and his latest work.
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10 Questions With… Tosin Oshinowo
Tosin Oshinowo, a Nigerian designer, follows a clean "Afro Minimalism" aesthetic in her architecture work and lifestyle brand, referencing her heritage.
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10 Questions With… Siyanda Mazibuko
Furniture designer Siyanda Mazibuko crafts sculptural and functional afrofuturistic designs. See his latest collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council.
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Nifemi Marcus-Bello Celebrates Ancient African Practices in His First U.S Exhibition
In his first U.S. exhibition, Nifemi Marcus-Bello showcases African design through bronze benches and a sound installation that features his mother's voice.
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10 Questions With… Thabisa Mjo
Thabisa Mjo works with local artisans to craft and embed South African stories into her brand's light collections, ceramics, and furniture.
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10 Questions With… Lani Adeoye on the Multifaceted Nature of African Design
Learn more about Nigerian-Canadian designer, Lani Adeoye, who works to deconstruct monolithic conceptions about African design.
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DesignWire
10 Must-See Exhibitions at Design Week Lagos
From a video installation uncovering futuristic ideas of the metaverse to a Jesmonite lamp, here are highlights from Design Week Lagos.
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10 Questions With… Nifemi Marcus-Bello
Interior Design chats with Nigerian designer Nifemi Marcus Bello about his career and the release of his M2 shelves.
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4 Black Designers on Pushing the Industry Forward
Black designers speak out about work to be done when it comes to creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive industry.
