The founder of Design Week Lagos, Titi Ogufure, has said Design Week Lagos, 2022 edition, is aimed at bringing together a community of creatives to enhance innovation in the built and design industry.

She said, “Design Week Lagos is an annual celebration bringing together a community of African designers, architects, creative industries, and stakeholders with a vision to create a recognizable and sustainable design culture for Africa. Its mission is centered on highlighting the importance of all design disciplines and their impact on economic, social, cultural, and environmental development.”

The fourth edition of the event themed, ‘Beyond The Box,’ kicked off with a cocktail opening event on Wednesday at the Livespot Entertainment Center in Ikate-Lekki.

According to a statement, the opening event was an exclusive reception that was officially inaugurated by His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal, the Oniru of Iruland.

It was followed by a private viewing of the bold and captivating African designs at the Design Week Lagos Exhibition, led by the founder, featuring some interior and architectural designers, WOODstyles, Sava Homes, C•Ceramica Limited, Kohler, among others.

During the cocktail opening, Ogufere expressed her heartfelt pleasure in the Design Week Lagos 2022, saying it would present an opportunity for African designers to show their unique craft to the world.

She said, “I am so excited about the Design Week Lagos Exhibition. We have different designers at the exhibition from different parts of the world, including product, interior, space, and architectural designers. Cities, spaces, structures, furniture, and everything we see have to be designed to ensure usability and satisfaction.

“What Design Week Lagos is doing helps us function better in the design aspects of our life. We all think about designs in different ways but for us, we want to show you designs beyond the box.”