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atelier 55 – The Curator of Contemporary African Design
Designer and Architect Tosin Oshinowo Talks Building Creative Businesses
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Designer and Architect Tosin Oshinowo Talks Building Creative Businesses

Byatelier55 31st May 20195th March 2021

Bold, vibrant striped fabrics covering minimalist furniture designs announced the arrival of Ilé Ilà onto the contemporary…

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Meet the Egyptian Designers Using Design To Create A Better Quality Of Life
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Meet the Egyptian Designers Using Design To Create A Better Quality Of Life

Byatelier55 17th May 20195th March 2021

Dealing with plastic waste has become a matter of global urgency as the world can no longer…

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Architect and Furniture Designer Moran Munyuthe on Design, Inspiration and Working for Yourself
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Architect and Furniture Designer Moran Munyuthe on Design, Inspiration and Working for Yourself

Byatelier55 13th July 20185th March 2021

Architect and furniture designer Moran Munyuthe is the founder of the Saba Studios, a studio, workshop and…

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Cameroonian-American Fashion Designer Nyorh Agwe Talks Identity And Building a Fashion Brand
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Cameroonian-American Fashion Designer Nyorh Agwe Talks Identity And Building a Fashion Brand

Byatelier55 4th May 20185th March 2021

1. Please introduce yourself, tell us a bit about your background, where you are based, and what…

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Kilubukila on Building A Business Whilst Working the 9-5
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Kilubukila on Building A Business Whilst Working the 9-5

Byatelier55 7th March 20185th March 2021

Last December whilst showcasing our books at the Africa Centre Christmas Market Pop Up we found ourselves…

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Native Decor Founder, Vusani Ravele On Building A Sustainable Creative Business
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Native Decor Founder, Vusani Ravele On Building A Sustainable Creative Business

Byatelier55 20th December 20175th March 2021

South African product designer and managing craftsman, Vusani Ravele won the hearts of  TV viewers following his appearance…

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Ichyulu Connecting Modern African Fashion With Consumers
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Ichyulu Connecting Modern African Fashion With Consumers

Byatelier55 13th December 20175th March 2021

Ichyulu is a Nairobi based fashion retail platform that specialises in connecting consumers with African fashion. We…

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Product Designer Thabisa Mjo Talks Competitions, Design And Business
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Product Designer Thabisa Mjo Talks Competitions, Design And Business

Byatelier55 6th December 20175th March 2021

Thabisa Mjo the founder of Mash T. Design Studio in Johannesburg was a winner of the Nandos…

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Q&A With Pop Up Africa Founder Jessica Laditan
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Q&A With Pop Up Africa Founder Jessica Laditan

Byatelier55 27th October 20175th March 2021

Global interest in all things Africa continues to grow thanks in part to dedicated exhibitions and events…

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Tips For Creating A Winning Book Proposal And Submitting To Publishers
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Tips For Creating A Winning Book Proposal And Submitting To Publishers

Byatelier55 11th October 201724th March 2020

Whenever I mention I have written and published a book, some of the questions that tend to follow…

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Q&A With Award-Winning Kenyan Digital Artist Osborne Macharia
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Q&A With Award-Winning Kenyan Digital Artist Osborne Macharia

Byatelier55 22nd September 20175th March 2021

The rapid advancement of digital technology brings forth diverse creative expressions, such as digital art that continue…

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Nelsa Guambe Talks Art, Design and Sustainability
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Nelsa Guambe Talks Art, Design and Sustainability

Byatelier55 18th September 20175th March 2021

Nelsa Guambe is a self-taught artist who lives and works in Maputo, Mozambique. She is primarily a…

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Siyanda Mbele Talks Furniture Design And Culture
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Siyanda Mbele Talks Furniture Design And Culture

Byatelier55 23rd August 20175th March 2021

Siyanda Mbele is making a name for himself in the world of contemporary South African furniture and…

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Adora Mba, The Afropolitan Collector On Contemporary African Art
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Adora Mba, The Afropolitan Collector On Contemporary African Art

Byatelier55 9th August 20175th March 2021

Contemporary African art is an exciting dynamic movement, that continues to make its mark on the global stage….

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5 Things to Know About Becoming A Successful Fashion Illustrator
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5 Things to Know About Becoming A Successful Fashion Illustrator

Byatelier55 26th July 20175th March 2021

Fashion illustration as a career option is growing in popularity thanks in part to the images we…

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Interview With Wanjiku Nyoike-Mugo of The Designers Studio
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Interview With Wanjiku Nyoike-Mugo of The Designers Studio

Byatelier55 20th July 20175th March 2021

Running a clothing boutique can be a highly rewarding career path in the fashion industry, that brings…

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Introducing the  Creative Careers Section and Directory
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Introducing the Creative Careers Section and Directory

Byatelier55 7th July 20179th December 2019

Inspiring you, our reader on your individual creative journey is an important part of our mission. We…

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Interview With Kossi Aguessy Visionary Designer And Artist
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Interview With Kossi Aguessy Visionary Designer And Artist

Byatelier55 30th June 20175th March 2021

In March 2015, I had the privilege of interviewing designer and artist Kossi Aguessy in which we…

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10 Must Do’s Before Starting A Greetings Card Business
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10 Must Do’s Before Starting A Greetings Card Business

Byatelier55 14th June 20175th March 2021

Greetings cards make up a multi-million dollar industry; an industry whose products enable us to convey the…

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A Brief Guide to Book Fairs and Literary Festivals for Authors
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A Brief Guide to Book Fairs and Literary Festivals for Authors

Byatelier55 2nd June 20179th December 2019

As an author who has both traditionally published, and self-published some of my books, as well as…

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