Programmes
A Connected Ecosystem
Design Week Lagos presents a curated ecosystem of programmes supporting creativity, innovation, industry, and cultural exchange across Africa.
PHILOSOPHY
Programmes That Support the Design Ecosystem
Our programs are not isolated events but interconnected catalysts designed to build a sustainable infrastructure for African design. By bridging the gap between student ambition and industrial application, we foster a cycle of continuous growth.
From the foundational training of the National Interior Design Summit to the competitive excellence of the NDIC, every initiative is a brick in the architecture of a new African modernism.
Talks & Knowledge
Dialogue, Learning, & Industry Exchange
Creating spaces for dialogue, learning, exchange, and critical thinking across design, architecture, and manufacturing.
DWL Talks
The official thought-leadership platform of Design Week Lagos bringing together designers, policymakers, architects, educators, manufacturers, and creative leaders through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and industry conversations.
- Keynotes
- Panel Discussions
- Fireside Conversations
- Roundtables
Dialogue in Design & Development
A professional dialogue platform examining architecture, development, policy, infrastructure, and the role of design in shaping the built environment.
- Keynotes
- Panel Discussions
- Fireside Conversations
- Roundtables
National Interior Design Summit
An industry-focused platform bringing together interior designers, manufacturers, brands, developers, and professionals to discuss innovation, standards, and collaboration.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Hands-on learning experiences delivered with local and international partners providing practical learning, technical development, and professional exposure.
DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Supporting Designers Beyond Visibility
Programmes that support emerging designers as they transition from ideas and prototypes into sustainable creative practices and viable businesses.
Design & Innovation Incubator Programme
A structured incubator programme supporting selected designers through mentorship, prototyping, branding, and market readiness.
- Keynotes
- Panel Discussions
- Fireside Conversations
- Roundtables
NDIC Training
The structured learning arm of the National Design & Innovation Competition providing mentorship and applied learning experiences.
Competitions
Identifying & Nurturing Emerging Talent
Identifying emerging designers through national open calls and professional problem-solving competitions.
National Design & Innovation Competition
A nationwide talent discovery programme engaging emerging designers across Nigeria through mentorship and exhibition.
Student Competition
A curated platform presenting new ideas, experimental thinking, emerging talent, and future-focused design from Nigeria and across Africa.