Design Week Lagos (DWL) has announced a strategic partnership with Dezeen, the world’s leading online magazine on architecture, interiors and design. Dezeen will be delivering to a widespread, global audience the bold designs and craftsmanship of the very talented African designers showcasing at this year’s Design Week Lagos. The event is the premiere design event on the African continent, conceived to present and celebrate the best in contemporary African design across categories while bringing international feld leaders and visitors to experience the most exciting work from the region.
The festival’s theme, “Beyond The Box,” aims to urge African Designers to use innovative ideas, raw materials and the latest technology to make authentic modern and contemporary products that meet global standards.
“We are very proud to be partnering with Dezeen to put the spotlight on Design Week Lagos, as they have demonstrated a commitment to inclusive excellence and empowering a diverse group of designers, architects and artisans in this industry,” said Titi Ogufere, Founder of Design Week Lagos.
Design Week Lagos will be featured on Dezeen’s website with banners, in addition to their social media pages. DWL’s program serves many purposes, from presenting new product designs to highlighting and exploring new pathways in manufacturing methods and the illumination of ingenuity and information sharing. All these assist a growing community of contemporary designers to better tap into a rich history of craftsmanship and unique material knowledge across the continent.
The festival is committed to building a culture of innovation in Lagos while promoting the city as an international hub for design. Design Week Lagos is an Essential Media Group brand.
