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The Africa International Design Awards (AIDA Awards) is a new global voice honouring African Design. AIDA Awards 2027 is now open šŸ‘šŸ½
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The next chapter starts now. Entries for the 2027 AIDA Awards Africa are officially OPEN! šŸŒāœØā  ā  Fresh off an inspiring inaugural edition and the ongoing celebration of our 2026 winners, we're ready to discover the next generation of designers shaping Africa's creative future.ā  ā  Whether you're a designer, design studio, or student, this is your opportunity to showcase your work, gain international recognition, and join a growing community that's celebrating the very best of African design.ā  ā  Missed last year's edition? Here's your chance to be part of what's next. ā  ā  šŸ† Make your mark. Enter today: www.africainternationaldesignawards.com by @aidawards
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One evening. One historic milestone. šŸ†ā  ā  The inaugural AIDA Awards Ceremony brought together an extraordinary community to celebrate a shared passion for design, creativity, and innovation. It was an evening of well-deserved recognition, meaningful connections, and the beginning of a new tradition for African design.ā  ā  This is only the beginning. Relive the highlights from a night we'll never forget! ā  ā  šŸŽ„ Video Credit: Yves Tamomoā  @tyck_lamar ā  #africainternationaldesignawards #aidaawards #africandesign #awardsceremonyā  taken in Cotonou, Benin by @aidawards
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Meaningful conversations, meaningful connections. šŸ¤ā  ā  Across a morning of panel discussions and thought-provoking presentations, the AIDA Awards Design Talks & Conferences created a space for ideas to be shared, perspectives to be challenged, and the future of African design to be explored.ā  ā  A sincere thank you to every speaker for making the programme such a memorable exchange of ideas, and to SeĢ€meĢ€ City and Africa Design School for welcoming our community and hosting this special gathering. ā  ā  See how the conversations unfolded ā€” watch the official recap! ā  ā  šŸŽ„ Video Credit: Yves Tamomoā  ā  #africainternationaldesignawards #aidaawards #africandesign #awardsceremonyā  taken in Cotonou, Benin by @aidawards
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ā€œDesign is a way of creating dialogue, connecting people beyond their backgrounds and preserving culture.ā€ā  ā  For Milan-based multidisciplinary designer Terry Aidoo, receiving the 2026 Product Designer of the Year award for The Kabila Collection marks a meaningful milestone in his journey.ā  ā  Inspired by African courtyards and the spirit of community, The Kabila Collection explores how design can bring people together while celebrating individuality and collective identity.ā  ā  Watch to hear what this recognition means to Terry šŸ†ā  ā  #africainternationaldesignawards #aidaawards #africandesign #designaward by @aidawards
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Ubuntu Design Framework | Winner in Print & Digital - Book and Magazineā  ā  The Ubuntu Design Framework applies a human-centered approach to product design, drawing on the way communities are built.ā  ā  Individual, family, community, and interconnectedness form the four pillars of the framework, guiding design and organizational development across every level.ā  ā  Lead Designer: Batsirai Madzongaā  ā  šŸ“ Dubaiā  ā  Learn more about the framework in the link in bio. ā  ā  #africainternationaldesignawards #aidaawards #africandesign #designaward by @aidawards
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For Moroccan designer Ghizlaine Elmanjra, luxury starts with knowing where things come from, and who makes them. šŸ‡²šŸ‡¦ā  ā  The Baazz Sneaker reimagines Moroccoā€™s rural babouche through contemporary design, bringing together traditional craft, local production, and transparency.ā  ā  Named Fashion Designer of the Year at this yearā€™s AIDA Awards, Elmanjra shares how the project is reshaping ideas of African luxury and why creators should have the space to tell their own stories.ā  ā  āž”ļø Read the full exclusive interview in the link in bio. ā  ā  #africainternationaldesignawards #aidaawards #africandesign #designaward by @aidawards
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SonnenglasĀ® SOMO Solar Lighting System | Winner in Product Design - Eco Design ā  ā  SOMOĀ® is a modular personal solar lighting system developed to provide clean, reliable light in communities without electricity.ā  ā  As the swappable core of the SonnenglasĀ® ecosystem, its compact Gen6 module delivers warm illumination powered by either sunlight or USB-C.ā  ā  Company: Sonnenglas GmbHā  Lead Designer: Sonnenglas GmbHā  Design Team / Other designer(s): Studio Scazzigaā  Manufacturer Name: Sonnenglas GmbHā  ā  Learn more about the project in the link in bio. ā  ā  #africainternationaldesignawards #aidaawards #africandesign #designaward by @aidawards
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House M: Rejuvenation of an Idiosyncratic Modernist House | Winner in Architecture - Residential Architecture & Winner in Interior Design - Renovation Interior Designā  ā  House M preserves Pancho Guedesā€™ original 1985 architecture while introducing contemporary amenities and spaces.ā  ā  Retaining its vaulted roofs and historic character, the renovation adds garden rooms, ponds, a planted-roof cottage, and refined material interventions that blend seamlessly with the existing structure.ā  ā  Company: Kate Otten Architectsā  Lead Designer: Kate Ottenā  Architecture Firm: Kate Otten Architectsā  Photo Credit: David Ross, Aneeqa Martinsonā  ā  šŸ“ Johannesburg, South Africaā  ā  Find out more about the project in the link in bio. ā  ā  #africainternationaldesignawards #aidaawards #africandesign #designaward by @aidawards
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For a designer working on a global stage, being recognised by Africans on an international level carries great significance. ā  ā  Charles Johnson, Principal at Driven by Charles and recipient of the 2026 Fashion Design of the Year Award, draws inspiration from art, music, product, people, cultures, and languageā€”bringing these influences into a practice rooted in his perspective of African design.ā  ā  For Charles, African design is ultimately about solving problems shaped by the realities of the continent. And AIDA plays a role in making that work more visible, showing the world what African and diaspora designers can create on an international stage. šŸŒā  ā  #africainternationaldesignawards #aidaawards #africandesign #designaward taken in Cotonou, Benin by @aidawards
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Reni Aso Oke Set | Winner in Fashion Design - PreĢ‚t-aĢ€-porter & Textile: Eco-Textile & Bio-Based Fabricā  ā  This ensemble combines a flowing kimono, delicate bralette, and relaxed trousers crafted from traditional locally woven Aso Oke fabric.ā  ā  Natural materials, hand-spun yarn, and traditional weaving techniques create a distinctive look while supporting a low-impact, energy-efficient production process.ā  ā  Company: M.O.Tā  @motthelabel Lead Designer: Mo Agustoā  ā Distributed by @onuli_official šŸ“ Lagos, Nigeriaā  ā  Learn more about the project in the link in bio. ā  ā  #africainternationaldesignawards #aidaawards #africandesign #designaward by @aidawards
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ā€œStitched, a story of our homeā€ brings the intricate embroidery of South Africaā€™s Keiskamma Art Project into contemporary interiors, transforming hand-stitched narratives into wallpaper, fabrics, and homeware through digital scanning. ā  ā  Led by Tracy Lynch of Clout/SA, this collaboration brings together traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design while creating new opportunities for the artists behind the work.ā  @tracyleeloves @clout_sadesign ā  The project won Product Design of the Year at the 2026 AIDA Awards, bringing their stories and craftsmanship to a whole new audience.ā  ā  āž”ļø Read the full exclusive interview in the link in bio. ā  ā  #africainternationaldesignawards #aidaawards #africandesign #designaward by @aidawards
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Sankofa Display Font | Winner in Print & Digital - Other Graphicsā  ā  Sankofa Display is a typeface developed as part of the Sankofa Design System Project, promoting cultural diversity and inclusivity in digital design.ā  ā  Inspired by African heritage, the font encourages designers to draw from their cultural identities while bringing greater representation to platforms such as Google Fonts.ā  ā  Lead Designer: Batsirai Madzongaā  Client Name: Googleā  ā  šŸ“ Dubaiā  ā  Learn more about the project in the link in bio. ā  ā  #africainternationaldesignawards #aidaawards #africandesign #designaward by @aidawards
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