Design & Innovation Exhibition product engagement

Launched in 2019, it provides a platform for both emerging and established creatives to present work that reflects a uniquely Nigerian design ethos while meeting global standards of quality and innovation.

This year’s edition took place during Design Week Lagos (October 2025) as part of a national exhibition program. It aims to spotlight the shift from concept to production and offers visibility to work created through the NDIC, Incubator, and broader Hub.

Exhibited: Ijoko Ore - Model 02

2025 Theme: Building a Made in Nigeria Brand

Okay Africa Publiction

Select 7 Designers that created impactful stories through design.

Design Week Lagos Official

Meet the visionaries behind the Made in Africa Exhibition. A showcase of Africa’s next generation of design leaders. From bold ideas to masterful craftsmanship, these exhibitors are redefining what it means to design for the future.

Press and Highlights

Launched in 2019, it provides a platform for both emerging and established creatives to present work that reflects a uniquely Nigerian design ethos while meeting global standards of quality and innovation.

This year’s edition took place during Design Week Lagos (October 2025) as part of a national exhibition program. It aims to spotlight the shift from concept to production and offers visibility to work created through the NDIC, Incubator, and broader Hub.

Exhibited: Ijoko Ore - Model 02

"Reimagining What It Means to Be Made in Nigeria

The Design & Innovation Exhibition is a flagship event of Design Week Lagos, serving as a showcase of original ideas in furniture, product, and industrial design. The exhibition champions new materials, bold aesthetics, and manufacturing breakthroughs from some of Nigeria’s most exciting designers."