Emerging Pathways: Expanding Access to Design for Young Black Creatives, presented by Nigeria
Emerging Pathways will spotlight the future of design through the lens of education, access and representation. This event explores traditional and non-traditional routes into the design and cultural industries, with a focus on supporting the next generation of Black creatives.
| Dates | Thu 19 Jun 2025 |
| Times | 11am–1pm |
| Space | Screening Room |
| Price | £5 |
Through panel discussions, a documentary screening, access to resources and keynotec onversations, the event will reflect on the structures shaping access to design careers and examine how institutions, communities and individuals can collectively foster more inclusive, interdisciplinary futures. Anchored by the NIgeria pavilion’s central themes of identity, heritage and cultural continuity, Emerging Pathways will serve as a call to action—pushing beyond visibility toward systemic change.
Speakers:
Myles Igwebuike
Designer and Curator, Moderator of the Panel Discussion
Aisha Augie
Director-General at the Centre for Black and African Arts & Civilisation (CBAAC)
Joyce Addai Davis
Fashion Research Tutor, Royal College of Art, on inclusive education and cultural identity in design
Ticket information
Session tickets are free if purchased in conjunction with a Biennale admission ticket, or £5 without an admission ticket.
Please note, your discount will be applied at checkout. Session tickets do not include admission to the Biennale.
Sessions start promptly in The Screening Room at the scheduled time. Please arrive five minutes before the session starts to avoid disappointment..