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atelier 55 – The Curator of Contemporary African Design
Introducing Behind The Design Podcast
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Introducing Behind The Design Podcast

Byatelier55 27th August 201912th May 2020

I have started a podcast! This is something that has been on my mind for a long…

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Successful Goal Planning For The Entrepreneur Who Wants To Achieve Their Goals
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Successful Goal Planning For The Entrepreneur Who Wants To Achieve Their Goals

Byatelier55 26th June 201924th March 2020

It is a scientific fact that repetition helps to reinforce things in our minds, in turn influencing…

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Hitting the reset button on missed goals to get you back on track
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Hitting the reset button on missed goals to get you back on track

Byatelier55 19th June 201924th March 2020

Goals help us bring our dreams to life, but sometimes we can miss the goal deadlines we…

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Creating A Daily / Weekly / Monthly Work Schedule That Works For You
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Creating A Daily / Weekly / Monthly Work Schedule That Works For You

Byatelier55 12th June 201924th March 2020

As an entrepreneur, you are in charge of your time and have a responsibility to make sure…

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How To Make Money Blogging
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How To Make Money Blogging

Byatelier55 5th June 201924th March 2020

Thinking of monetising your blog? You are not alone. How to make money blogging is a popular…

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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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How Much Do Bloggers/Platform Owners Charge On Average Per Post?
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How Much Do Bloggers/Platform Owners Charge On Average Per Post?

Byatelier55 29th May 20199th December 2019

There comes a time when you have been blogging for a while that thoughts turn to making…

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How do blogs make money?
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How do blogs make money?

Byatelier55 22nd May 201924th March 2020

Who would have thought when the first blog was created in 1994 that blogs would go on…

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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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Mental Health – Depression and the Creative Industries
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Mental Health – Depression and the Creative Industries

Byatelier55 15th May 20199th December 2019

Research points to a higher incidence of depression in the creative industries. As a creative entrepreneur it…

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Tips to Prepare for Your Branding Photoshoot
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Tips to Prepare for Your Branding Photoshoot

Byatelier55 25th April 201924th March 2020

Creating on-brand images is one of the most fun-filled aspects of building a brand. It can also…

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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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Where Do You Get Your Ideas From?
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Where Do You Get Your Ideas From?

Byatelier55 4th October 20179th December 2019

I was taking part in an event and had a stand showcasing some of the books I…

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