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Sesan Mathematical Instruments: How Olusesan Tolu Brings Nigerian School Days into the Digital Era
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For any Nigerian kid growing up, the "Maths Set" was a rite of passage. It was the original status symbol—from the sharp click of the metal tin to the way we guarded our protractors like treasure. We all remember the specific smell of the metal and the iconic blue branding that promised we were ready for "Technical Drawing" or "Further Maths."

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3D designer and animator Olusesan Tolu (@olusesan__tolu) has tapped into that collective memory for Lagos Meet, taking that heavy tin from our school bags and reimagining it as a sleek, "nifty" keyring. It’s a brilliant nod to our roots; Tolu has managed to shrink down all that nostalgia into a pocket-sized accessory that feels both modern and deeply familiar. By meticulously recreating the "Sesan Mathematical Instruments" in a 3D space, he’s not just showing off technical skill—he’s giving us a piece of our childhood back.