2016 Archive

Judith Kaine: Taking art to the streets of Rwanda

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:10 • 4 Mar 16

Kurema Kureba Kwiga uses street art to tackle social issues and expose ordinary Rwandans to the creativity of its artists. >
MASS Architects: Africa's architects must understand their continent

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:43 • 29 Feb 16

Jean Paul Sebuhayi and Amelie Ntigulirwa from MASS explain how their architecture is a response to the needs of communities. >
The best font to use to write (almost) anything

Q&A • 25 Feb 16

Michael Bierut, legendary US graphic designer, design critic and educator shares some font recommendations and reveals how he really feels about emojis. >
Joselyn Umutoniwase: Representing Rwanda through fashion

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:49 • 24 Feb 16

Joselyn Umutoniwase quit filmmaking to focus on starting Rwanda Clothing, a Kigali-based label representing fashion in her home country. >
Matthew Rugamba: Storytelling through fashion

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:38 • 23 Feb 16

Rwandan designer Matthew "Tayo" Rugamba tailors his collections for an African audience. >
Hilary Cottam: Social problems can be solved by using new digital solutions

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:01:05 • 22 Feb 16

Social designer and Design Indaba Conference speaker Hillary Cottam posits that digital tools are the key to innovative solutions to modern social problems. >
Design Without Borders: Introducing user-centred design to Uganda

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:41 • 19 Feb 16

Design Without Borders facilitates projects in Uganda using user-centred design. >
Rich Mnisi on his latest collection and what informs his design process

Q&A • 17 Feb 16

We talk to fresh-faced South African fashion designer, Rich Mnisi about his bold new menswear pieces. >
Fikirte Addis: Designing contemporary Ethiopian garments with a traditional soul

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:23 • 17 Feb 16

Fikirte Addis, the founder of Yefikir designs, is drawing on Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage to create modern, everyday clothing. >
Mihret Kebede: Connecting people through art

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:33 • 15 Feb 16

We talk to Ethiopian artist, Mihret Kebede about her Slow Marathon project, which all began with a pile of used shoelaces. >
Papa Shabani: The healing power of photography

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:11 • 12 Feb 16

Ugandan photographer Papa Shabani’s project looks at the royal essence of Nubian women. >
Young Norwegian illustrator explores the darkness inside

Q&A • 12 Feb 16

Illustrator and artist Kjersti Johanne Barli tells stories of Norwegian folk philosophies in her illustrations. >
Christian Benimana: Architecture with a mission

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:06:10 • 11 Feb 16

According to Benimana, before starting any project a designer must decide what his mission is and an architect must learn to think beyond the building. >
Haute Baso: Collaborating with Rwandan artisans

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:14 • 10 Feb 16

Haute Baso, a boutique brand founded by Candy Basomingera and Linda Mukangoga, is committed to collaboration with Rwandan artisans. >
Martin Kharumwa: Making images for an African audience

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:45 • 8 Feb 16

Ugandan photographer Martin Kharumwa constructs images that appeal to different cultural contexts. >
Lava Lab believes we are all in for a surprise from the tech-savvy Millennials

Q&A • 4 Feb 16

Lava Lab is made up of interdisciplinary designers who are working to develop technological interactions. >
Teddy Ruge: Frustrations are an opportunity to innovate

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:59 • 3 Feb 16

Kampala-based innovation hub, HiveColab supports forward-thinking, African innovation through an incubator and mentorship programme. >
Gloria Wavamunno: Fashion that responds to the surroundings

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:17 • 1 Feb 16

Ugandan designer Gloria Wavamunno draws from her environment to create local fashion with international appeal. >
Erik Rietveld: Imagining a world without chairs

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:46 • 27 Jan 16

Philosopher and founding member of RAAAF, Erik Rietveld speaks about creating work that is at the intersection of art and architecture. >
Local jazz musician Kyle Shepherd is inspired by the local music legacy

Q&A • 26 Jan 16

At age 29, Kyle Shepherd has released five acclaimed albums, performed globally and collaborated with local and international jazz masters. >
Beatenberg: The three freshest faces of South African pop

Q&A • 25 Jan 16

We talk to South African pop band Beatenberg about playing with Mumford and Sons, girls they date and the aesthetics of Cape Town suburbia. >
Wai Architects: Architecture as a tool for addressing social issues

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:01 • 22 Jan 16

According to WAI Architects, architecture might not save the world but it has the power to make people’s lives miserable. >
Studio [D] Tale: A building isn’t always the solution

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:44 • 22 Jan 16

Studio [D] Tale founders Maxwell Mutanda and Safia Qureshi look beyond the traditional distinctions of architectural practice. >
Rooftop cities and backyard saunas in Stockholm

Q&A • 21 Jan 16

Anders Berensson Architects in Stockholm are building fold-out backyard saunas and designing walkways in the sky to accommodate the city's growing population. >

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