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, ...

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 ...

African-inspired patterns and textures are making a bold statement in modern interiors, blending heritage with contemporary aesthetics. From geometric mud cloths to earthy color palettes, these ...

Busayo Olupona didn’t always love the vibrant clothes of her native Nigeria. When she moved from Lagos to California, she showed up for her first day of middle school in a colorful, patterned Nigerian ...

Each year, everyone’s favorite vision board app sets out to uncover the most compelling fashion, beauty, home, and lifestyle aesthetics on the cusp of becoming the next big thing. This year, the ...

Onyinyechi Jennifer Omole is a United Kingdom-based Nigerian artist. Onyinyechi draws inspiration from the vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and compelling stories found in African fabrics. Growing ...

Preface -- Introduction -- Entrances and halls -- Color, pattern, texture -- Living rooms -- Furniture forms -- Kitchens and dining rooms -- Art and objects -- Bedrooms -- Textile tradition -- Outdoor ...

AD PRO members enjoy exclusive benefits. Get a year of unlimited access for $25 $20 per month. Last week marked the close of Design Week Lagos, a 10-day festival celebrating contemporary African ...

African weaving techniques are influencing Scandinavian textiles in a big way. The colorful and intricate patterns of African ...

(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 ...