December 2016 Archive

Hattie Newman: Creator of paper worlds

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:01:37 • 30 Dec 16

London-based set designer and paper artist Hattie Newman is in love with tactile things. >
Gemma O'Brien: The art of lettering

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:02:49 • 22 Dec 16

Letter artist Gemma O'Brien talks about the appeal of the handmade and the way that the shape of words can capture the character of a place. >
South African jewellery designer Stacy Beukes on the value of community

Profiling • 16 Dec 16

We talk to the South African jewellery designer behind the brand A Ring To It. >
Ibaaku: Creating unique African beats

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:02:07 • 14 Dec 16

While in Dakar, we talked to Senegalese music producer Ibaaku about his hypnotic afro-beats. >
Chat with Lauren Beukes

Video Interviews • 14 Dec 16

Ever wanted to pick the brain of South Africa’s most acclaimed young writer? Here’s your chance. >
Naresh Ramchandani: The power and grace of words

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:23 • 13 Dec 16

Naresh Ramchandani is a master wordsmith. Here, we talk to him about some of the creative campaigns he has been involved with over the years. >
Somto Ajuluchukwu: African comic culture

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:28 • 9 Dec 16

Vortex Inc is a Nigerian comics company that is aiming to change the perception of Nigeria through cartoons that reflect the local culture. >
Biografica: Don't fear failure

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:02:30 • 7 Dec 16

Spanish design studio Biografica create motion graphics and editorial design using paper cutouts, clay, play doh and other real objects. >
Nifemi Marcus-Bello: Affordable furniture for urban Nigerians

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:02:31 • 6 Dec 16

Product designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello works with local processes and artisans in Lagos to make affordable, lightweight furniture for aspiring, urban Nigerians. >
Assemble: The DIY architecture collective

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:01:55 • 5 Dec 16

London-based collective Assemble have members with diverse skills and take on practical projects from furniture to civic spaces and public theatre. >
Clara Mar Hernández López talks adapting architecture to better suit society’s needs

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:02:23 • 2 Dec 16

We need to look at all the possibilities, says the Spanish architect. >
Michael Elegbedé: The taste of Nigeria

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:09 • 1 Dec 16

Nigerian chef Michael Elegbedé is opening a restaurant in Lagos that tells the stories of Nigeria through unique flavours and local ingredients. >

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