The Next Generation: Education, Career Pathways & Mentorship
Building the next generation of African interior designers - getting your first client, study abroad vs build at home, mentorship, internships, and what African design education is missing.
Key Takeaways
- Getting your first design client in Africa
- Should you study abroad or build at home
- Mentorship structures that work
- What African design education is missing
- Internships and alternative pathways
Speakers
Amara Duarte
Design Educator, Light Design Lab at Light Design Factory
Design Education & Community Coordinator at Light Design Factory. Brazilian-American creative with training in Visual Arts Education and Interior Design.
Prof. Dolapo Amole
Professor of Architecture, Obafemi Awolowo University at Obafemi Awolowo University
Professor of Architecture at OAU and coordinator of the Executive Master's in Interior Design. Founded Nigeria's first university-based Interior Design programme.
Jack Travis, FAIA, NOMAC
Principal, Jack Travis Architect · Adjunct Professor, Pratt Institute at Studio for Afri-Culturalism in Architecture and Design
American interior designer, architect, author, and educator exploring Black history and culture through design. Editor of African American Architects: In Current Practice.
Moriam Ajaga
Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Art & Culture at Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism
Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Art & Culture. Drives policies supporting Nigeria's cultural sector.
Divine Chukwubuihem
Architect · Founder, The Legacy Initiative at The Legacy Initiative
Multidisciplinary architect and design legacy strategist. Founder of The Legacy Initiative.