African modern interior design represents a sophisticated fusion of contemporary aesthetics with traditional African elements ...

“When did it start? It really started in my head a long, long time ago.” So says Emily G. Hanna about when the idea came to her for the new exhibition at the Mingei International Museum. To hear her ...

Nature-inspired designs often incorporate elements such as leaves, flowers, or trees. African woods like mahogany or teak ...

The fusion of African uli patterns with contemporary glass art has increased global appreciation for African culture. It has ...

The Golden Ratio, a hallmark of Swiss design and the foundation of everything from Helvetica to Le Corbusier’s meticulous architecture, may have been imported from Africa. Design remains a largely ...

Design remains a largely white profession, with Black people still vastly underrepresented – making up just 3% of the design industry, according to a 2019 survey. This dilemma isn’t new. For decades, ...

Bespoke tailoring in Africa has always been much more than a trade, it is a cultural statement, a living record of heritage, and a way of expressing identity. From the flowing agbada of Yoruba ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Audrey G. Bennett, University of Michigan (THE CONVERSATION) Design remains a largely ...

Audrey G. Bennett receives funding from the National Science Foundation and the University of Michigan. She has previously received funding from Google and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Design ...