INI ARCHIBONG

DESIGN BY INI

Claim to fame: Ini Archibong is an awardwinning designer based in Basel, Switzerland, who is known for collaborating with skilled craftsmen in glass, ceramic, marble and other unique materials. A son of Nigerian immigrants and resident of America, Singapore and Switzerland, Ini incorporates inspiration from his travels to produce his dreamy, colourful designs.

What to expect from this DI talk: “I’m going to talk about the application of craft,” says Ini. “I hope my talk will inspire the

Design Indaba audience to take a closer look at local craftsmen and to find ways to incorporate craft into their designs. Craft has always had a place in our lives, but we face the risk the losing these older crafts if we don’t put them to use.”

Ini on Design Indaba: “It’s an amazing opportunity to address such a large international audience, especially so recently after having graduated. It’s like a dream come true to be able to share my thoughts and philosophy with so many people. As I am of African descent, it’s exciting to finally be able to share my work on the continent, as well as to absorb South Africa’s creativity.”