This year's theme, Resource & Community, sparked new connections for Kenya's creative economy and had visitors re-consider the resources available to us.
There were opportunities to learn from inspirational thinkers about their journeys and the industries they lead at Pechakucha.
Designers got live feedback during portfolio workshops at Careers in Design and explored professional opportunities in the creative industries.
Afrika Design included a morning of expert panels, followed by hands on workshops featuring virtual reality, 3D printing, recycling, design-thinking and more.
SPEAKERS & EXHIBITION AT KNT
The day started with a keynote from Mark Kamau of BRCK and local expert panels moderated by Sandra Chege of British Council Kenya.
The panels featured Chao Taiyana of African Digital Heritage, Emuron Alemu of Ogilvy Africa, Eric Kibe of GOPA and Kamau Wanyoike of Ark Africa.
The day culminated in an international panel featuring Kristen de Valliere of Say hi to, Eugene Kavuma of Kampala Design Week and Adrian Jankowiak of Nairobi Design Week.
Maker day of it is all about showing the process of making, and getting visitors involved in experiencing the journey of creation.
Makers, designers, artists and other creatives were invited to share stories and sell products, with appearances from Lulu Kitololo, Riko Love Crafts, Tira Studio, Love Artisan, Imani Collective, Erregatti, Provisions Kenya, and Tibeb Leather Works from Ethiopia.
2018 was the first time we hosted our Delegates Tour, bringing together design visionaries to discover handpicked highlights from the Nairobi Design Week community.
The aim was to give them a behind the scenes look at a variety of creative sectors, connecting ideas and people to inspire further discussions and action.
Guests included Juan de Lascurain, inspirational artist from Mexico, Märta Terne, Head of Marketing at Better Shelter, Esther Kute, Product Development Manager at Bata Kenya, and Professor Mugendi M’Rithaa, the former President of the World Design Organisation.
JUAN DE LASCURAIN - Artist (Mexico)
MARTA TERNE - Head of Marketing - Better Shelter
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KATHARINA ELLEKE & ALICE
Precious Plastic
ESTHER KUTE
Former Product Development Manager - Bata, Kenya
Headline Sponsor - Aurecon
Elite Digital
Nairobi Design Institute
UN Habitat, Precious Plastics
Flip Flopi
Ark Africa
Kounkuey Design Initiative
TechForTrade
Sandstorm Kenya
Soko
International School of Kenya
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