Advocating for Design Education Excellence in Ghana.
DesignGhana welcomes educators, students, practitioners, media houses, and institutions aligned with design. Members gain access to research, events, professional recognition, and community networks
About
DesignGhana.
Founded in 2017, DesignGhana advocates for design education and practice by cultivating pedagogy, scholarship, respect for diverse practices, and meaningful partnerships. We collaborate with stakeholders to raise professional standards, promote design excellence, and inspire civic responsibility through design.
What we do.
Registration and oversight of design practice in Ghana.
Collaboration with national and international bodies
Education and research in design.
Conferences, discussions, and civic design services.
Membership.
DesignGhana welcomes educators, students, practitioners, media houses, and institutions aligned with design. Members gain access to research, events, professional recognition, and community networks. Membership requires enrolment and dues as regulated by our council.
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Advocating for Design Education Excellence in Ghana
Design Ghana is a non-profit initiative founded in 2017 by educators, researchers, and design advocates. Our goal is to embed systems thinking and design practice into Ghana’s educational and civic landscape. We believe that…
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Participants representing Design Ghana were in attendace at the Afrika Design Week event to learn and engage with other design…
The Pan Afrikan Design Institute in collaboration with Design Ghana and KNUST presents the 2022 Afrika Design wee…
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