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The Urbanative Telling Africa’s Stories Through Furniture Design
Design | South Africa

The Urbanative Telling Africa’s Stories Through Furniture Design

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd January 20199th December 2019

TheUrbanative by South African product and furniture designer Mpho Vackier is a collection of furniture and products…

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Studio Badge Ghana Interior Elegant Accessories Combining Wood And Concrete
Decor | Design | Ghana

Studio Badge Ghana Interior Elegant Accessories Combining Wood And Concrete

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd January 20199th December 2019

Studio Badge in Ghana creates chic lifestyle accessories for the modern home. Bearing a minimalist aesthetic underpinned…

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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…

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Architect and Furniture Designer Moran Munyuthe on Design, Inspiration and Working for Yourself
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

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

Bywellmadeafrica 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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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…

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Kilubukila on Building A Business Whilst Working the 9-5
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

Kilubukila on Building A Business Whilst Working the 9-5

Bywellmadeafrica 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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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…

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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…

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The Zeitz MOCAA Shop – A Source Of Design-Led And Art-Inspired Gifts
Africa | Art | Design | South Africa

The Zeitz MOCAA Shop – A Source Of Design-Led And Art-Inspired Gifts

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd November 20179th December 2019

  The opening of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art in Cape Town has brought along…

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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…

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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…

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Atelier Fifty Five Turns 7 As African Design Enters A New Era
Messages And Musings

Atelier Fifty Five Turns 7 As African Design Enters A New Era

Bywellmadeafrica 30th September 20179th December 2019

  Today marks seven years of blogging! Seven years ago today I made a career shift and…

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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…

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Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair Presents The 2017 Well Made In Africa Exhibitors
Decor | Design | Events | Fashion | Jewellery | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria | Senegal | South Africa

Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair Presents The 2017 Well Made In Africa Exhibitors

Bywellmadeafrica 1st September 20179th December 2019

  Earlier this year, I was honoured to have been appointed the guest curator for the prestigious…

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Siyanda Mbele Talks Furniture Design And Culture
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

Siyanda Mbele Talks Furniture Design And Culture

Bywellmadeafrica 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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Mashirbirya Patterns Inspire Saba Studio’s Furniture Made On Lamu Island
Design | Kenya

Mashirbirya Patterns Inspire Saba Studio’s Furniture Made On Lamu Island

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd June 20179th December 2019

  Centuries-old Mashirbirya patterns have inspired a contemporary collection of limited edition furniture made on Kenya’s, Lamu…

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Le BHV Marais Paris Celebrates South African Art and Design
Art | Decor | Design | Events | South Africa

Le BHV Marais Paris Celebrates South African Art and Design

Bywellmadeafrica 21st June 20179th December 2019

  Paris is having a love affair with all things contemporary Africa design, fashion, culture, and lifestyle….

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PPC Imaginarium Awards Supporting South African Art and Design
Awards | Design | South Africa

PPC Imaginarium Awards Supporting South African Art and Design

Bywellmadeafrica 18th May 20179th December 2019

The PPC Imaginarium Awards is an ambitious South African art and design competition aimed at providing emerging artists…

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Africa By Design Inaugural Exhibition Launches In Ghana
Burkina Faso | Design | Ethiopia | Ghana | Mali | Nigeria | Senegal

Africa By Design Inaugural Exhibition Launches In Ghana

Bywellmadeafrica 31st March 20179th December 2019

  Exhibitions focusing on design from Africa continue to abound, with more countries outside the continent holding…

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Eva Sonaike’s Tips On Decorating With African Textiles
Africa | Interiors | Masterclass | Textiles

Eva Sonaike’s Tips On Decorating With African Textiles

Bywellmadeafrica 17th March 201731st May 2025

African textiles offer a fascinating array of colours, patterns, and textures that can instantly transform an interior. But with…

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