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, ...
African pottery is known for its intricate patterns and textures, which are often inspired by nature and cultural symbols. ...
Preface -- Introduction -- Entrances and halls -- Color, pattern, texture -- Living rooms -- Furniture forms -- Kitchens and dining rooms -- Art and objects -- Bedrooms -- Textile tradition -- Outdoor ...
African textile designers are taking the world of fashion by storm, thanks to their bold patterns and rich cultural heritage ...
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 ...
Beauty and ingenuity can be found around every corner of a new fashion exhibition in Chicago. One mannequin wears a stunning, contemporary piece fashioned primarily from cowrie shells. Another models ...
(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 ...