Ep 3: Self-belief, taking a leap of faith and moving continents to start an artisan-led business with Edith Tialeu
In this episode I chat with Edith Tialeu, founder of Frida 54. Edith is on a mission…
DO Architecture Architecture Reconstructing Destroyed Cities
Architecture whether still standing or in ruins serves to tell us the story of a country, a…
Ep 2: Design, manufacturing, and facing up to the realities of building a business when you have no Plan B with Siyanda Mbele
In this episode, I chat with interior and furniture designer Siyanda Mbele. Siyanda is the founder of…
Ep 1: Welcome To Behind The Design
A warm welcome to the Behind The Design podcast, hosted by me, Tapiwa Matsinde. Starting a podcast…
Introducing Behind The Design Podcast
I have started a podcast! This is something that has been on my mind for a long…
A Look Inside Fashion Designer, Marianne Fassler’s Eclectic Art-Filled Home
Marianne Fassler is a doyenne of the South African fashion industry. Her brand Leopard Frock is a…
Basket Weaving | Decor | Design | Zimbabwe
Mutapo Ceramics Inspired by Zimbabwe’s Basket Weaving Traditions
Tucked away in Harare’s Miombo Woodland you will find Mutapo, a ceramic studio producing one-of-a-kind collectable crockery….
Skinny laMinx Fabrics Take You To The SunnySide
South African textile brand Skinny laMinx turns up the heat with their latest collection. The SunnySide is…
Architecture | Art | Interiors | Senegal | Travel
Tour of Black Rock Senegal Artist Residency By Kehinde Wiley
American artist Kehinde Wiley has opened the doors to Black Rock in Dakar Senegal, a multi-disciplinary artists…
The Stool An African Design Classic
The stool is an African design classic, an iconic example of Africa’s woodcarving traditions. Its iconic shape…
Accessories | Art | Ceramics | Design | Ghana | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles
7 Designers and Artists Inspired by Scarification
Contemporary African designers and artists inspired by scarification and referencing the ancient African tradition in their work….
World-Class Design Made In Africa
An ever-increasing list of projects, collaborations, and exhibitions are bringing world-class design made in Africa to the…
Craft-Led Design and Architecture That Celebrates Local Materials and Techniques
In 2005 designers Naeem Biviji and Bethan Rayner brought together their architectural education and informal furniture-making skills…
Successful Goal Planning For The Entrepreneur Who Wants To Achieve Their Goals
It is a scientific fact that repetition helps to reinforce things in our minds, in turn influencing…
Architecture | Art | Ghana
Traditional African Art Referenced In David Adjaye Architectural Designs
Marrying the old with the new British/Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye brings the beauty and elegance of…
Hitting the reset button on missed goals to get you back on track
Goals help us bring our dreams to life, but sometimes we can miss the goal deadlines we…
Basket Weaving | Decor | Niger | Rwanda | Swaziland
Africa’s Basket Weavers Telling Stories Through Basketry
Basketry is a skill that has been practiced up and down the continent for centuries with examples…
Royal Mansour a Palace Where Exceptional Hotel Experience and Glamour is Redefined
It’s hard to believe that Royal Mansour only opened in 2010 the Moroccan palace hotel has a…
Creating A Daily / Weekly / Monthly Work Schedule That Works For You
As an entrepreneur, you are in charge of your time and have a responsibility to make sure…
The Importance and Value of Craft in Design
In the West, craft is seen as being separate from design, two distinct categories, with craft often…