On this podcast, we interrogate african aesthetics and african design philosophy with african/black design professionals, african design enthusiasts/advocates, educators, creatives and storytellers living and practicising in africa and the african diaspora. We talk about how their work and design process intersects with their African Aesthetic; and what the african aesthetic means to them both as individuals and as members of their communities.
Our platform centers research on african aesthetics and african design philosophy in africa and the african diasporas. We encourage dialogue with and between african/black design professionals and creatives aiming to inspire young and upcoming black/african designers and create an authentic, educative, supportive, professional and sustainable community.
We are open to collaborations and are glad to engage in projects, seminars, workshops and other engagements that center african aesthetics and african design research.
WYATT
If you fail to represent yourself, someone will come up with an idea of who they think you are and put it out there
—Laverne Wyatt
Laverne Wyatt is a graphic designer, communications manager, author, and social entrepreneur from Durban, South Africa. She currently resides in Norway where she works with advertising & design firms in South Africa, Malta and Norway. As a communications manager, Laverne creates, implements and oversees marketing solutions that communicate and promote the work of her clients. Her clients span various industries from construction to oil and gas companies; home health and beauty; to Start Up and governmental organisations.