In this Design Hussle episode, I talk to Rachael Kangumba, a creative extraordinaire who is using her creativity to mentor youth. She is also one of the founders of Leaves Arts and Animations, a creative studio specializing in industrial design,
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In this Design Hustle Podcast episode, musician Keya Nemesis gives us a glimpse into his passion for rapping. He also elaborates on how he intends to make a difference in the music industry in Uganda by using blockchain technology to
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Diana Bwengye has been working as a creative for the last 12 years. She started as an illustrator and then expanded her skills to include graphic design and is currently a communication design specialist. Listen to her podcast in this
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In this episode of the Design Hustle Podcast, we are introduced to Desire Katana, an illustrator. He tells us about his passion for the visual arts and how he wants to use it for social change. He talks about a
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This year was announced as the United Nations International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable development and hence we have seen a rise in content creators and creatives. One field that is getting more attention in Uganda is photography. But
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Did you know that the start of Cricket in Uganda is contributed to the British rule? From then on it just grew and was introduced to schools like Busoga College Mwiri, Kings College Budo and many others. In this article
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In this Design Hustle podcast episode, our host Patrica Opio talks to Jonathan Asuma, a product designer based in Kampala. Jonathan Asuma leads the team at Rhoots Concepts, a research and development company that is developing smart, customized and broad
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In this Design Hustle podcast episode, I talk to Michelle Ivy, an author and poet. She tells us how she navigates the creative industry in Uganda. She is currently publishing e-chapbooks with cradling affirming poetry. She talks about her hope
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In this Design Hustle podcast episode, Patricia Opio speaks to Kamanzi R., a musician and songwriter. She tells us how she navigates the creative industry in Uganda and what drives her in her work as a musician.
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In this podcast, you will get to hear about the passion of Keren Okuruvu, a marketer who wants to take creatives to the next level. She is the founder and managing director of Brand Factory, a communications and marketing agency based at Design Hub.
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n this era of the fourth industrial revolution, where there is a fundamental change in the way we live, work and relate with each other, technology has taken the driver’s seat.
It is opening us to new chapters in human development. It is not just for some people but for all, especially now that access to Internet has been declared a human right.
Today, in our Design Hustle series we talk a gentleman who is rising up in this field to make a difference. He is a multi-faceted creative, a maestro on the piano and an Information Technology (IT) expert.
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It may seem that some things can not be mentioned and thus are labelled the unmentionables but do you know that the underwear/lingerie industry is quite huge?
According to research, underwear makes up 6% of womenswear products currently retailing online across the US and UK markets combined. This market is expected to hit $250 billion by 2022.
With the pandemic, ladies are looking more towards comfort than anything else. In this Design Hustle episode, we get to speak to Harriet Nannyunja who has ventured into this industry.
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We are in a time of a content revolution where content is king. With the emergence of content platforms like Netflix, Amazon and YouTube, creatives now find it much easier to get their work out to the world. However in
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In this edition of Design Hustle, we talk to Moses Kiboneka aka ‘Uncle Mo’, a car mechanic and comedian. Yes, you read it right, certainly not the most obvious combination of careers. Comedy is not new to Uganda. We have
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After almost losing her child due to working so hard at her job, Judith decided to resign and create her own job. This led to the formation of Jeek Kollections, a jewelry house that is inspired by Africa. Tune in
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Prolific entrepreneur, Jeanne Nyangoma has started a number of businesses including a healthy bakery business. Yes you read right!! She uses gluten free flours that make you savor your sweet with no issues. She has now launched another business, Jollity
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In this Design Hustle, we get to talk to Julius Sese, a musician extraordinaire. If you have never heard of him, now you have the chance to get to know all about him and his inspiration for his new album
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After overcoming various struggles including fertility problems & divorce and losing a job, Pamela Babirukamu has used her story to create Evolving Woman, an organization that helps women to understand themselves and build their confidence. With her group she makes
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In another edition of Design Hustle, we have the pleasure of introducing a long term Design Hub member, Sizoomu Mwamed, Founder of the startup SolarPipo. The innovative company has recently shifted their focus on providing solar solutions and access to funding to diary farmers and diary cooperatives. The objective is to reduce dependency on unreliable and expensive power bills and have a environmentally cost effective alternative to keep their milk cool and prevent it from getting spoiled. At the moment 20 to 40 percent of the milk produced in Uganda is wasted due to lack of timely cooling.
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In this edition of Design Hustle, we have the pleasure of meeting Rebecca Manige, Founder Head Turners Executive Salon. The unisex salon offers all kinds of salon services. Let’s dive in and get to know more about the secret of her success.
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