Oladele Agboola's latest project, "Arira," reimagines the traditional coal pot as a functional piece of art. Inspired by nostalgia and the essence of African culture, this design preserves tradition in a modern form. Follow him @delkrapht to see more of his innovative product designs.

Oladele Agboola's project 'Arira' reimagines the traditional coal pot as a modern, functional art piece.

Lagos Meet is showcasing talented Nigerian creators and hosting 'playful' meetups and insightful conversations to inspire more excellent work.

Lagos Meet

Arira

aul Dapo Akintunde is a chartered architect and industrial designer. He is a vehicle designer, and loves sketching concept for vehicles on any piece of paper he can find. Paul is the Director Of Design And Construction at IVIXI Design — a leading indigenous automobile company.

Paul Dapo Akintunde, with his architectural expertise and MA in Vehicle Design, brings a unique perspective to automotive design. His vision for cars that work for Africa is clear in his detailed sketches, combining good looking and sustainable when addressing the continent's transportation needs.

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Profile of Paul Dapo Akintunde, a chartered architect and industrial designer who specializes in vehicle design.

Automobile Sketches

Uzoma Ndulue is an artist, industrial designer and fashion designer at @goodroad_collection, She is currently studying for a masters in Industrial design at Arizona State University.

Uzoma Ndulue writes “Most game chairs that exist today are imbedded with the digital gaming experience, and typically come in a single seating form. The SAYÒ chair centers an analog board game, imbedding movement with the seesaw effect and changing LED lights, thus depicting the emotion of nature, life, and play. SAYÒ taps into the inner childhood by encouraging human physical interaction, play, and colors. SAYÒ means “Joy Arrives” or “A good time” in the Yoruba language and is a merger of the word ‘Seesaw’ and ‘Ayò’. I designed The SAYÒ chair in an attempt to answer the question of how might we encourage interpersonal communication and connection, while boosting the human state of mind in the art of play.”

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Artist Uzoma Ndulue designs SAYÒ chair to encourage physical interaction, play, and colors, merging seesaw and board game elements.

The SAYÒ chair

By weaving the cultural significance of the Ayo game into a contemporary furniture piece, Josh Egesi demonstrates how industrial design can preserve and celebrate heritage. The bench is more than a product; it’s a conversation piece, sparking dialogue about Africa's historical and creative contributions. This project’s strength lies in its dual purpose: it serves as an object of utility while fostering a sense of identity and pride. Josh’s approach to industrial design is deeply intentional, proving that design can simultaneously be functional, aesthetic, and culturally rich.

Josh Egesi's Ayo Bench combines modern design with the African board game Ayo, reflecting African heritage and sustainable design.