This week, Amira Rasool is joined by architect and product designer, Tosin Oshinowo, the founder of Lagos-based architecture firm CM Design Atelier, and lifestyle brand Ilé Ilà. On this episode, Amira speaks to Tosin about African architecture, her minimalist design aesthetic and how her Yoruba culture influences her work.

Nigerian Architect Tosin Oshinowo on Creating Designs That Resonate With Culture

Our Folklore is a fashion, art, culture, and design podcast brought to you by The Folklore, a contemporary online concept store and wholesale showroom that curates Africa’s top luxury and emerging designer brands. Our Folklore is hosted by The Folklore Founder and CEO and accomplished arts and culture journalist, Amira Rasool.
Our Folklorefeatures interviews with top creative talents from around the globe. These inspiring innovators are making an impact across various categories and using their talents to deliver quality products and services. 
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Our Folklore is a fashion, art, culture, and design podcast brought to you by The Folklore, a contemporary online concept store and wholesale showroom that curates Africa’s top luxury and emerging designer brands. Our Folklore is hosted by The Folklore Founder and CEO and accomplished arts and culture journalist, Amira Rasool. Our Folklorefeatures interviews with top creative talents from around the globe. These inspiring innovators are making an impact across various categories and using their talents to deliver quality products and services. From South Africa to Nigeria, the UK to the US, Ghana to Brazil, these editors, photographers, tech founders, and musicians all share the same passion, to recognize and support the creativity and talent brewing in Africa and the diaspora.

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Nigerian Architect Tosin Oshinowo on Creating Designs That Resonate With Culture