Design Week Lagos (DWL) is the leading design week on the African continent, conceived to
present and celebrate the best in contemporary African design across categories while
bringing international field leaders and visitors to experience the most exciting work from
the region. Founded by Titi Ogufere, the festival was established in 2019 as a citywide
celebration held in Lagos, Nigeria, over seven days, promoting creativity innovation across
disciplines, including architecture, industrial design, interior design, furniture design,
graphics design, and technology.
DWL is a growing annual celebration and convening, with core programs including a central
exhibition showcasing new work from across the continent, an awards program, and a series
of talks and lectures. In addition to presenting new product design, DWL’s program
highlights and explores new pathways in manufacturing methods, illuminating ingenuity and
information sharing so that a growing community of contemporary designers can 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 and promoting the city
as an international hub for design. DWL is a subsidiary of Essential Media Group and is
supported by Lagos State.
DWL will take place in various venues across Lagos from October 16-24, 2024.