Reflections on Season 1_Eunice and Penina

Reflections on Season 1_Eunice and Penina

Author: Eunice Nanzala Schumacher, Penina Acayo Laker April 24, 2021 Duration: 23:47
After such a rich first season, Eunice and Penina (co-hosts) sit down and reflect upon key themes such as: the role of identity and knowing ones heritage when designing in the African context; the value of telling our own stories, in our own African way and lens; and how our education system needs to stay relevant to meet the demands of today's landscape; that emerged from our conversations with our guests. A huge thank you to all our guests for sharing their stories and invaluab...

Hosted by Eunice Nanzala Schumacher and Penina Acayo Laker, My African Aesthetic is a conversation about design, place, and community seen through a distinctly African lens. This isn't a history lesson, but a present and future-focused exploration of how African aesthetics and design philosophy actively shape sustainable neighborhoods and gathering spaces across the world. Each episode delves into the practical and philosophical ways these principles manifest, moving beyond theory to highlight real projects, ongoing research, and documented stories. The dialogue you'll hear is built on a foundation of thoughtful construction, aiming to recenter the narrative around the roles Africans have always played-and continue to play-in global placemaking. It’s for anyone curious about the intersection of art, visual culture, education, and the built environment, offering a platform where the process is as important as the final product. Tune in for a podcast that connects cultural heritage to contemporary practice, framing design as a vital tool for community creation and stewardship.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 39

My African Aesthetic
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1.8. Doreen Adengo (RIP) : USA. Uganda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:45
Doreen Adengo is an Architect based in Kampala, Uganda where she runs an architectural firm called Adengo architecture. Much of Doreen’s work is focused on communicating the value of professional design services in Afric…
1.7. Abigail Turinayo: Uganda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:15
Abigail Turinayo thrives on Creativity! As a practicing fine artist, who then studied architecture from Makerere University in Kampala Uganda, worked and lived in both Europe and Africa, she is extremely passionate about…
1.6. Abigail Turinayo: Uganda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:36
Abigail thrives on Creativity! As a practicing fine artist, who then studied architecture from Makerere University in Kampala Uganda, worked and lived in both Europe and Africa, she is extremely passionate about the role…
1.5. Mugendi K. M'RITHAA: Kenya [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:08
In this episode, Prof. Mugendi K. M’Rithaa reflects on his time as president of the World Design Organization and his passion for mentoring young African designers, inspired by the legendary Esther Mahlangu. He also disc…
1.4. Mugendi K. M'RITHAA: Kenya [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:52
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, includin…
1.3. Laverne Wyatt: South Africa. Norway [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:54
In this episode we chat with Laverne Wyatt, a graphic communications manager, author, social entrepreneur and African design enthusiast from Durban, South Africa. Laverne shares with us how growing up during apathied in…
1.2. Dr. Kenneth Ssemwogerere: Uganda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:14
Dr. Kenneth Ssemwogerere talks about transitioning from architecture school into professional architectural practice—being trusted to be the resident architect of Uganda’s new State House construction in Entebbe. His pas…
1.1. Dr. Kenneth Ssemwogerere: Uganda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:48
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Ssemogerere; a Registered and Practicing Ugandan Architect, Educator, Project manager and Founder of SASA Innovation Design Center talks about his upbringing, educational background and how h…