ODA at World Industrial Design Day 2021

World Industrial Design Day 2021 explored the topic of diversity – celebrating the diverse stories, perspectives, and experiences of designers, innovators, leaders, and educators from around the world. To mark the occasion, WDO hosted a 24-hour event, let’s talk: diversity, that featured over 70 speakers from almost every corner of the globe. Through a series of thoughtful and engaging conversations, discussions and workshops, we listened, we learned and we celebrated the power of diversity in design across all disciplines, regions, and cultures.

OPEN DESIGN AFRIKA AT WORLD INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DAY

On 29 June 2021, Open Design Afrika (ODA) was invited to host two sessions in collaboration with the WDO’s Young Designers Circle, Dr. Ralitsa Debrah and Chris Pandolfi at the World Industrial Design Day: “Let’s Talk Diversity”

As the moderator of one of the sessions, our Founder and CEO, Suné Stassen was joined by two dynamic Afrikan women, #Kenyan national, Dr. Njerie Mwagiru, a Senior Futurist at the Institute for Futures Research at the University of Stellenbosch Business School, and Benedicta Chukwuyem Apuamah, founder of Girls for Development Goals Foundation from #Nigeria. World Design Organization #widd2021 #widd2021diversity #letstalkdiversity

More about the World Design Organisation HERE

More about the World Industrial Design Day 29 June 2021 – “Let’s Talk Diversity” HERE

WATCH THE ODA SESSION ON “LET’S TALK DIVERSITY”

TOPIC OF SESSION: “Following Nature’s Lead: The Power of Diversity as a Catalyst for Change and Prosperity”

To design a better world means that every citizen of this world plays a vital role as part of a ‘global design team’. Diversity is a key anchor to catalyze and ignite systemic change on a grand scale. In this discussion, the role of diversity will be explored within and beyond design and the creative industries.

MODERATOR: Suné Stassen

GUESTS INCLUDED: Benedicta Chukwuyem Apuamah and Dr. Njeri Mwagiru