My African Aesthetic
This podcast is part of My African Aesthetic.
On this Podcast, we shed light on the central and important roles Africans themselves have had, have and will have in creating sustainable neighborhoods and communities around the globe.
Our work centers African Aesthetics, African design philosophy and placemaking. We do this through dialogue, project work, research, documentation and education.
This podcast features thoughtful, constructive and reflective conversations with architects, artists, curators, designers, creatives, activists, innovators, community leaders and African design enthusiasts.
We hope this podcast helps you expand and deepen your knowledge on African aesthetics, African design philosophy and placemaking and its role in creating inclusive and sustainable communities in Africa and beyond.
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My African Aesthetic
1.4. Mugendi K. M'RITHAA: Kenya
In this episode, we’ll be diving into the work of Prof. Mugendi K. M’Rithaa, a transdisciplinary industrial designer with a focus on socially conscious design. Prof. M’Rithaa has taught across several countries, including Kenya, Botswana, South Africa, and Sweden. His expertise spans areas like Design Thinking, Human-Centered Design, climate change mitigation, social innovation, and universal/inclusive design. He’s particularly passionate about how design can advance Africa’s developmental agenda and address complex problems.
He’s a founding member of the Network of Afrika Designers and has been involved with global design networks, including the Association of Designers of India. He also served as the President of the World Design Organization, where he worked to elevate industrial design’s role in solving critical issues around the world. Currently, he’s teaching at Machakos University in Kenya and leading Holos Creative Solutions, a design consultancy focused on co-creating innovative, socially conscious solutions that celebrate African culture. Tune in to learn about his inspiring work and how design can make a real difference in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future.
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