Founded by Ifeanyi Oganwu, Expand Design Ltd is a London-based studio engaging in architecture and furniture design by investigating the correlation between history, base materials and opportunities presented by state-of-the-art fabrication techniques. Through our projects, we unearth unidentified typologies that are inspired by the past, grounded in the present, and on a journey to a new aesthetic domain.
Lahlou, Hicham and Mugendi K. M’Rithaa. African Generation: The Power of Design. Langages du Sud. Casablanca, Morocco. 2019.
The new publication co-written by Lahlou and M’Rithaa explores and highlights the creative force emerging from the continent and diaspora, presenting the work of forty-nine designers, architects and artists.
English Language Edition
ISBN-10: 995469532X
ISBN-13: 978-9954695326
Marking the UK launch of publication, ‘African Generation: The Power of Design’, the panel discussion touched on design creativity from the continent and diaspora.
Moderated by Clarisse Kapferer, Langages du Sud; panel included Hicham Lahlou, author, designer, design ambassador; Cher Potter, V&A Museum London; and Ifeanyi Oganwu, Expand Design Ltd.
Date: Wednesday, 18 September 2019.
Where: 100% Design Auditorium, Olympia London.
