Writing & Talks
Articles and talks on fashion, research, and being.
The Inside and The Outside: Identity Performance in the Context of Social Research | Writing the Arts and Humanities in Africa
I narrate my experience in a Global North–Global South collaborative research module and reflect on how identity performance and the 'inside-outside' positionality impact the quality and output of social research.
Read the articleBrokering collaborations between academia and the creative economies in Africa through creative imagination workshops | Industry and Higher Education
This case study reflects on the role of Creative Imagination Workshops in brokering collaboration between higher education and selected creative sectors in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Read the articleThe Role of Place in Fashion Innovation & Production in Kenya | African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Conference, Nov 2023
This presentation explores the role of place in fashion innovation and production in Kenya, drawing on three case studies funded by the AHSCE Nairobi Collaborative Voucher Scheme.
Watch the talkSystems for Sustainability & the Role of Diversity & Inclusivity in shaping wearable design | EATLW 2023
I engaged in a panel discussion on systems for sustainability and the role of diversity and inclusivity in shaping wearable design.
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