Design Week Lagos 2026
- Design Week Lagos
Made by Design – Private Screening at Design Week Lagos.
Advice for visitors: Arrive early, bring a small notebook, and be ready to listen and learn. Made by Design is a documentary series that shows the work of African architects, interior designers, and product designers. This private viewing showed two episodes from season 2 and season 3. You will watch stories about people who think about how buildings, rooms, and everyday objects are made. The films use pictures, interviews, and short clips to help you see how ideas become real things. At the screening, it is good to sit quietly while the film plays. You can clap at the end and share your thoughts with others nearby.
This event is a chance to learn about design in a simple way. The episodes show how designers solve problems, like making a house cool without air conditioning or making furniture that lasts a long time. The ideas are shown in short parts so they are easy to follow. If you like drawing, you can sketch something you see and try to make your own idea later. If you like building, think about how you would change a room to make it better. The filmmakers also talk to people who use the designs. This helps you understand why design matters for daily life. After the screening, you can ask questions or talk with friends about your favorite part. You might also meet designers and learn how they started their work. That can help you if you want to study design one day.
Try to take one or two simple actions after you watch. First, pick one idea that you liked and try it at home or at school. Second, share what you learned with friends or family. Third, follow the show or the designers online so you can watch more episodes later. Design is about solving problems, helping people, and being creative. The screening is a small step to see how creative work can make life better. Enjoy the film, be curious, and remember that small ideas can grow into big projects that help many people.
DESIGN WEEK LAGOS23rd - 28th OCTOBER 2025.