Skip to content
atelier 55 – The Curators of Contemporary African Design, Craft, Decor, Homeware & Interiors
  • STORIESExpand
    • Design + InteriorsExpand
      • Design
      • Decor
      • Ceramics
      • Textiles
      • Basketry
      • Interiors
      • Architecture
      • Africa Inspired
    • StyleExpand
      • Jewellery
      • Fashion
      • Accessories
    • LifestyleExpand
      • Lifestyle
      • Beauty And Wellbeing
    • CultureExpand
      • Art
      • Books
      • Food & Drink
      • Events
      • Exhibitions
    • Travel
    • Interviews
    • Musings
  • Podcast
  • CURATION & PROCUREMENTExpand
    • Advising On African Design
    • Sourcing African Design & Craft
  • Contemporary Design Africa
Contact Us
atelier 55 – The Curators of Contemporary African Design, Craft, Decor, Homeware & Interiors
6 Exciting New Generation African Artists to Know
Art | Democratic Republic Of Congo | Kenya | Morocco | Mozambique | Nigeria | Senegal | Zimbabwe

6 Exciting New Generation African Artists to Know

Bywellmadeafrica 5th June 20199th December 2019

African art is commanding increased attention on the international stage. We highlight 6 new generation African artists…

Read More 6 Exciting New Generation African Artists to KnowContinue

9 Designers Crafting A Well Made In Africa Aesthetic
Accessories | Africa | Ceramics | Decor | Design | Ethiopia | Fashion | Ghana | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria | Senegal | Textiles

9 Designers Crafting A Well Made In Africa Aesthetic

Bywellmadeafrica 29th May 20199th December 2019

Atelier Fifty Five spotlights the work of 9 dynamic designers whose innovative use of Africa’s diverse craft…

Read More 9 Designers Crafting A Well Made In Africa AestheticContinue

7 African Designers and Artists Embracing Pattern Play
Art | Fashion | Ghana | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles

7 African Designers and Artists Embracing Pattern Play

Bywellmadeafrica 1st May 20199th December 2019

Across Africa bold, colourful and intricate patterns can be found throughout fabric and surface designsthat reach back through…

Read More 7 African Designers and Artists Embracing Pattern PlayContinue

Seven Inspiring Modern African Design Collaborations
Accessories | Art | Ceramics | Design | Fashion | Kenya | Mali | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles | The Gambia

Seven Inspiring Modern African Design Collaborations

Bywellmadeafrica 19th April 20199th December 2019

Collaboration is a powerful thing, the meeting of ideas to create new ones and at times offering…

Read More Seven Inspiring Modern African Design CollaborationsContinue

Ikoyi Fining Dining Inspired by West African Flavours
Africa Inspired | Food & Drink | Nigeria | West Africa

Ikoyi Fining Dining Inspired by West African Flavours

Bywellmadeafrica 26th March 201914th May 2020

London fine dining experiences focusing on African cuisine are few and far between. Enter Ikoyi whose West…

Read More Ikoyi Fining Dining Inspired by West African FlavoursContinue

The Repatriation of Africa’s Looted Artefacts is Long Overdue
Culture | Messages And Musings | Nigeria | Opinion

The Repatriation of Africa’s Looted Artefacts is Long Overdue

Bywellmadeafrica 6th February 201924th April 2025

Invited to speak on a panel at a museum in Europe, ahead of the start, I was…

Read More The Repatriation of Africa’s Looted Artefacts is Long OverdueContinue

nmbello Studio’s Design to Make the Users Life Easier
Design | Nigeria

nmbello Studio’s Design to Make the Users Life Easier

Bywellmadeafrica 11th January 201911th March 2021

Nifemi Marcus-Bello is an industrial designer who seeks to make the users life easier. Based in Lagos,…

Read More nmbello Studio’s Design to Make the Users Life EasierContinue

Ranti Bam’s Organic And Sculptural Collage Ceramics
Ceramics | Nigeria

Ranti Bam’s Organic And Sculptural Collage Ceramics

Bywellmadeafrica 5th December 20189th December 2019

Freeform, organic, and sculptural are just some of the words that come to mind when viewing the…

Read More Ranti Bam’s Organic And Sculptural Collage CeramicsContinue

Pamper Your Skin With 54 Thrones Botanical Skincare Made In Africa
Africa | Beauty And Wellbeing | Ghana | Morocco | Nigeria

Pamper Your Skin With 54 Thrones Botanical Skincare Made In Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 17th October 20189th December 2019

More and more people are shunning chemically formulated on the shelf beauty products in favour of natural,…

Read More Pamper Your Skin With 54 Thrones Botanical Skincare Made In AfricaContinue

Epara Luxury Skincare Formulated For Women of Colour
Beauty And Wellbeing | Nigeria

Epara Luxury Skincare Formulated For Women of Colour

Bywellmadeafrica 12th September 201817th March 2021

Meaning to “to cocoon oneself” in the Nigerian dialect of Ebira Epara is a luxury skincare line…

Read More Epara Luxury Skincare Formulated For Women of ColourContinue

MitiMeth Turning Water Hyacinth Into Functional Handcrafted Products
Accessories | Decor | Nigeria

MitiMeth Turning Water Hyacinth Into Functional Handcrafted Products

Bywellmadeafrica 27th July 20189th December 2019

Water Hyacinth is a plant that takes root in waterways the world over, causing destruction to aquatic…

Read More MitiMeth Turning Water Hyacinth Into Functional Handcrafted ProductsContinue

Architect and Designer Charles O. Job’s Quest for Simple Innovation and Functional Ease
Design | Nigeria

Architect and Designer Charles O. Job’s Quest for Simple Innovation and Functional Ease

Bywellmadeafrica 27th April 201813th April 2021

Continuous exploration for simple innovation without compromising aesthetics and functionality is the common thread that runs through…

Read More Architect and Designer Charles O. Job’s Quest for Simple Innovation and Functional EaseContinue

ÀMI Collection Jewellery Collaboration Adele Dejak x Afrominima
Jewellery | Kenya | Nigeria

ÀMI Collection Jewellery Collaboration Adele Dejak x Afrominima

Bywellmadeafrica 20th April 20189th December 2019

  Kenyan-based jewellery designer Adele Dejak turns to her Nigerian roots with Àmi, her latest luxury jewellery…

Read More ÀMI Collection Jewellery Collaboration Adele Dejak x AfrominimaContinue

African Furniture Design At Salone del Mobile 2018
Africa | Design | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria

African Furniture Design At Salone del Mobile 2018

Bywellmadeafrica 17th April 20189th December 2019

Salone del Mobile, the prestigious Italian furniture fair opens its doors today offering visitors the very best…

Read More African Furniture Design At Salone del Mobile 2018Continue

Beazley Designs Of The Year 2017
Burkina Faso | Exhibitions | Ghana | Morocco | Nigeria

Beazley Designs Of The Year 2017

Bywellmadeafrica 16th February 20189th December 2019

  Sir David Adjaye has been announced as the overall winner of Beazley Design of the Year…

Read More Beazley Designs Of The Year 2017Continue

Studio Lani
Design | Nigeria

Studio Lani

Bywellmadeafrica 19th January 20183rd May 2023

Lani Adeoye is the founder of Studio Lani, an award-winning multi-disciplinary product design and interior architecture practice…

Read More Studio LaniContinue

IFI Congress and African Design and Culture Festival Nigeria
Design | Exhibitions | Nigeria

IFI Congress and African Design and Culture Festival Nigeria

Bywellmadeafrica 10th November 20179th December 2019

  Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling dynamic capital plays host to the African Culture and Design Festival (ACDF), a…

Read More IFI Congress and African Design and Culture Festival NigeriaContinue

LIHA Handcrafted Natural Skin Care Launching Facial Range
Beauty And Wellbeing | Nigeria | West Africa

LIHA Handcrafted Natural Skin Care Launching Facial Range

Bywellmadeafrica 9th November 20179th December 2019

  A few months back I introduced LIHA , a pioneering skincare brand that is all about natural beauty formulations…

Read More LIHA Handcrafted Natural Skin Care Launching Facial RangeContinue

Africa.Now – Exploring Africa’s Creative Community With Design Indaba
Africa | Cote D Ivoire | Design | Egypt | Ethiopia | Fashion | Ghana | Morocco | Nigeria | Rwanda | Senegal | Uganda

Africa.Now – Exploring Africa’s Creative Community With Design Indaba

Bywellmadeafrica 4th October 20172nd March 2021

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPkwUBfKyhA] Having spent the last seven years bringing you some of the names, designs, and services…

Read More Africa.Now – Exploring Africa’s Creative Community With Design IndabaContinue

IFA Pure Gold Upcycled! Upgraded! Exhibition Exploring Sustainable Design
Burkina Faso | Design | Exhibitions | Mozambique | Nigeria | Senegal

IFA Pure Gold Upcycled! Upgraded! Exhibition Exploring Sustainable Design

Bywellmadeafrica 14th September 20179th December 2019

Greetings from the city of Hamburg in Germany where I am attending the press conference and opening…

Read More IFA Pure Gold Upcycled! Upgraded! Exhibition Exploring Sustainable DesignContinue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 2 3 4 … 6 Next PageNext
Search

ABOUT

atelier 55 is an award-winning inspirational design and lifestyle resource that shines the spotlight on contemporary design, creativity and lifestyle from and inspired by Africa.

Meet Tapiwa

Atelier Fifty Five by Tapiwa Matsinde African design consultant Liz Riley Photography

Categories

Archives

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

GET THE BOOK… AND

Contemporary Design Africa - Tapiwa Matsinde

Get posts delivered to your inbox

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Recent Posts

  • Championing Conservation and Social Impact with Raffia and Wild Silk Textiles
  • Are the terms ‘African Design’ and ‘African Designer’ still relevant when referring to work and contemporary designers and makers from the continent?
  • Warm, Soulful and Stylish Interiors Set the Tone for The Africa Centre’s New Look
  • A House Among The Trees Provides a Tranquil Haven
  • Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Wishes
  • Home
  • Stories
  • Podcast
  • The Book: Contemporary Design Africa
  • Our story
  • Contact
Instagram Email

Copyright © 2026 · atelier 55 - The Curators of Contemporary African Design, Craft, Decor, Homeware & Interiors · Hearten Made

Privacy Policy | Terms
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Scroll to top
  • Home
  • Stories
  • Podcast
  • Our story
  • The Book: Contemporary Design Africa
  • Advising On African Design
  • Product Sourcing & Procurement
  • Meet Tapiwa
  • Contact
Instagram Pinterest