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Embracing a philosophy of slow design centred around the art of considered craftsmanship
Craftsmanship | Design | Opinion | Sustainability

Embracing a philosophy of slow design centred around the art of considered craftsmanship

ByTapiwa Matsinde 27 February 20256 June 2025

The design world and consumers are increasingly recognising the benefits of slow design. As the term suggests,…

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What do we actually mean by sustainable in craft and design?
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What do we actually mean by sustainable in craft and design?

ByTapiwa Matsinde 27 November 20246 June 2025

The term ‘sustainable design’ is used a lot these days. At a recent tradeshow, I overheard an…

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How accessibility to grassroots crafts led to a passion for exceptional craftsmanship & design
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How accessibility to grassroots crafts led to a passion for exceptional craftsmanship & design

ByTapiwa Matsinde 8 July 20226 June 2025

I grew up surrounded by craft, in a way I took it for granted. By craft I…

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Curating The Artisan: a crafted tea room
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Curating The Artisan: a crafted tea room

ByTapiwa Matsinde 13 April 20226 June 2025

After months of prepping and planning, not to mention delays due to the pandemic Homo Faber, the…

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Homo Faber the event dedicated to craftsmanship returns for a second edition
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Homo Faber the event dedicated to craftsmanship returns for a second edition

ByTapiwa Matsinde 6 April 20226 June 2025

Homo Faber returns in 2022 for a second edition of the groundbreaking cultural event dedicated to contemporary…

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Enter the exceptional world of craftsmanship, design and art from Africa
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Enter the exceptional world of craftsmanship, design and art from Africa

ByTapiwa Matsinde 5 April 20226 June 2025

Some months ago I was invited to be part of the selection committee for Art & Exception….

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Eva Sonaike’s Conversations on African Design series
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Eva Sonaike’s Conversations on African Design series

ByTapiwa Matsinde 5 April 20226 June 2025

Textile designer Eva Sonaike started a new Instagram Live series in lockdown called Conversations on African Design….

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