Heritage & Horizons: Culture in Interior Design
Decolonising the design brief, integrating African pattern, textile and craft, and reframing what 'authentically African' means in contemporary interiors.
Key Takeaways
- Decolonising the design brief
- African pattern, textile and craft in contemporary space
- What 'authentically African' means to a client
- Collaborating with local artisans and makers
- Heritage in hospitality interiors
Speakers
Joy Ayere
Editor-in-Chief, The Light Design Edit at Light Design Factory
Editor-in-Chief of The Light Design Edit at Light Design Factory, leading editorial vision through reflective storytelling and culturally grounded narratives.
Victor Ehikhamenor
Multimedia Artist, Writer & Photographer at Angels and Muse
Nigerian multimedia artist, writer, and photographer. 2025 Open Society Public Intellectual Fellow. Exhibited at the 57th Venice Biennale.
Daniel De Lemos
Creative Director, The Creative Hub at The Creative Hub
Creative professional with 15+ years in creative direction, art curation, spatial design, and urban planning. Currently leads initiatives at The Creative Hub.
Olufisayo Bakare
Founder, The Yellow Lagos at The Yellow Lagos
Founder of The Yellow Lagos and designer-curator with 10+ years in arts administration. Author of The A–Z of Lagos.