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Stories behind the culture of design problems, systems and solutions. We’re talking to creatives from every corner of Africa and learning how they use design. Brought to you by Nairobi Design Week (@nairobidesignweek). Hosted by Adrian Jankowiak (@adrianj.ig) & Naitiemu (@naitiemu) Edited by GroMartian. Produced by www.nairobidesignweek.com Episodes and transcripts at www.Afrika.Design Thank you for tuning in, hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a review to let us know what you thought.
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Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Earth day, Woodstock concert, Vietnam war, Hippies…what do they have in common?
The Peace Symbol.
The infamous peace symbol is one of many. It was designed not for peace but for nuclear disarmament.
This was after the devastation that the first and second world war brought upon the world especially in Europe. Many were tired of the conflict which never seemed to have an end in sight. The general sentiment at the time was “this has to stop!”. The destruction being caused was not just affecting human beings but also the planet.
Naitiemu shares the history around peace symbols and how this positive message was transmitted between cultures through design. We explore peace symbols in East Africa, West Africa and the world.
Which symbols of peace are you familiar with?
This is the 17th episode under the ‘Shifting Narratives’ program supported by the British Council SSA Arts.
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Naitiemu’s Website: https://www.naitiemu.com
Adrian Jankowiak’s Website: https://www.adrianjankowiak.com
Seven Symbols of Peace: https://7symbolsofpeace.com
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Music by: Ngalah Oreyo (@ngalah_oreyo) and Mercy Barno (@merc.b_)
For the full episode transcript: https://www.afrika.design/peace-love-design
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