Interior Design, Policy & Power
Knowledge session on the policy and regulatory landscape for African interior design - licensing, government engagement, and the case for a Pan-African standards body.
Key Takeaways
- Licensing and regulation in Africa
- How to engage government on design policy
- The case for a Pan-African standards body
- Interior design in building codes
- What membership bodies should do
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.

Titi Ogufere
Founder, African Design Network · Founder, Design Week Lagos at Essential Interiors Consultancy · Essential Media Group
Pioneering Nigerian interior designer, publisher, entrepreneur, and design advocate. Founded IDAN, launched Design Week Lagos. First African President of the IFI.

Charrisse Johnston
President-Elect, CIDQ · Co-Founder, StudioSALT at StudioSALT
President-Elect of the Council for Interior Design Qualification. Immediate Past Chair of the South African Institute of Interior Design Professions. Co-Founder of StudioSALT.