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Ep 9: Behind The Design Season 1 Wrap Up and Reflections
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Ep 9: Behind The Design Season 1 Wrap Up and Reflections

Byatelier55 31st October 20195th March 2021

This episode brings us to the end of season one. And what a season it has been….

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Ep 8:  Culture, creativity, and creating a distinctive design identity with Olubunmi Adeyemi
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Ep 8: Culture, creativity, and creating a distinctive design identity with Olubunmi Adeyemi

Byatelier55 24th October 20195th March 2021

In this episode I chat with Olubunmi Adeyemi. Lagos based, Nigerian born designer, Olubunmi is an internationally…

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Ep 7: A masterclass in marketing your brand beyond social media and why having your own platform matters with Kwabena Oppong Boateng
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Ep 7: A masterclass in marketing your brand beyond social media and why having your own platform matters with Kwabena Oppong Boateng

Byatelier55 17th October 20195th March 2021

In this episode I chat with Kwabena Oppong Boateng. Kwabena is a dynamic communications professional with extensive…

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Ep 6: Tracing the journey of turning an idea into a globally stocked ethical fashion brand with Akosua Afriyie-Kumi
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Ep 6: Tracing the journey of turning an idea into a globally stocked ethical fashion brand with Akosua Afriyie-Kumi

Byatelier55 10th October 20195th March 2021

In this episode I chat with Akosua Afriyie-Kumi. Akosua is the founder of A A K S,…

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Ep 5: Reflecting on 10 years and what it takes to build a luxury African textiles brand with Eva Sonaike
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Ep 5: Reflecting on 10 years and what it takes to build a luxury African textiles brand with Eva Sonaike

Byatelier55 3rd October 20195th March 2021

In this episode, I chat with Eva Sonaike. Eva is the founder of Eva Sonaike, London-based interiors…

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Ep 4: Designing user experiences with customers in mind, overcoming setbacks, and tech in Africa with Farai Madzima
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Ep 4: Designing user experiences with customers in mind, overcoming setbacks, and tech in Africa with Farai Madzima

Byatelier55 26th September 20195th March 2021

In this episode I chat with Farai Madzima. Farai is a UX Lead at Shopify in Ottawa,…

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Ep 3: Self-belief, taking a leap of faith and moving continents to start an artisan-led business with Edith Tialeu
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Ep 3: Self-belief, taking a leap of faith and moving continents to start an artisan-led business with Edith Tialeu

Byatelier55 19th September 20195th March 2021

In this episode I chat with Edith Tialeu, founder of Frida 54. Edith is on a mission…

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Ep 2: Design, manufacturing, and facing up to the realities of building a business when you have no Plan B with Siyanda Mbele
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Ep 2: Design, manufacturing, and facing up to the realities of building a business when you have no Plan B with Siyanda Mbele

Byatelier55 12th September 20195th March 2021

In this episode, I chat with interior and furniture designer Siyanda Mbele. Siyanda is the founder of…

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Ep 1: Welcome To Behind The Design
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Ep 1: Welcome To Behind The Design

Byatelier55 5th September 20195th March 2021

A warm welcome to the Behind The Design podcast, hosted by me, Tapiwa Matsinde. Starting a podcast…

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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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