Design Week Lagos (DWL)The five-day occasion as Africa’s premier design competition was a powerful success, cementing its place as a catalyst for design-led innovation and financial progress.
Occasion Highlights
The competition kicks off with a VIP opening ceremony on October 22 on the LiveSpot Entertarium and contains keynotes, panel discussions, exhibitions and workshops.
Key highlights embrace:
- Speech by the Vice President, delivered by figjohn coughhighlighting the significance of design in Nigeria’s financial improvement and a keynote speech by the Minister of Arts, Tradition, Inventive Economic system and Tourism Hannah Musawa.
- The Lagos State Tourism Commissioner has burdened the significance of design in selling tourism and financial progress.
- this Chief Artois in dialog with till Auguste Ferrefounding father of DWL, discusses the origin story and objectives of Lagos Design Week.
- Interact in inspiring discussions and modern concepts with trade consultants like Architect James Brendan Udom, Osaru Alile, Ayo Teriba, Olusegun Zakous Fireplace chats with younger designers, e.g. Miles Igwebuke, Zoe Chinonso-Ene, Eve Nagy and so forth.
- Panel dialogue on “Rising the Design Economic system” and “Selling Collaboration inside the Constructed Atmosphere”.
- Seminar held at Madhouse, College of Lagos Benedick Radcliffe, Dapo Olatunji & Gil Kwakubomspecializing in leather-based and automotive design, by industrial financial institution & Gubeko
- “Important Interiors” journal relaunches and pronounces new editor-in-chief pearl renuaoccurred.
- The gorgeous Design & Manufacturing Zone options over 30 famend way of life, design and inside specialist manufacturers showcased in life-size showroom cubicles.
Patron Dinner and Nationwide Design Innovation Competitors
The penultimate day, October 26, featured an unique Patron Dinner, bringing collectively influential patrons, trade leaders and innovators to rejoice design, innovation and creativity. The night featured:
– Introduction to the Nationwide Design Innovation Competitors (NDIC)
– Inspiring beneficiary tales
– Fundraising part
– Thrilling sweepstakes
The Nationwide Design and Innovation Competitors, held on October 27, introduced collectively finalists to current modern designs and options to esteemed judges. The winners obtain prestigious awards and help to additional their initiatives.
Founder’s Assertion
“This 12 months’s Lagos Design Week showcases the ability of design and innovation to drive optimistic change,” mentioned Titi Ogufere, convener of Lagos Design Week.
“We’re grateful for the help of our patrons and stay up for the continued progress and influence of Nigeria’s design and innovation ecosystem.”
About Lagos Design Week
Lagos Design Week is an annual design week that promotes design as a instrument for financial improvement and social change. For updates and extra info, go to www.designweeklagos.com or comply with @designweeklagosofficial on social media.
BellaNaija is media accomplice of Lagos Design Week 2024
