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August 5, 2020

Surviving Covid

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The design team got to prototype a "fixed cooking

The design team got to prototype a "fixed cooking station" made primarily from rammed earth. Take a look at the process behind the work meant to reduce unintentional burn injuries among children in informal settlements. Share your thoughts and questions on this with us and stay tuned for more updates! 😊

Weekend is here!🤗 In the fight against COVID-19

Weekend is here!🤗
In the fight against COVID-19, getting vaccinated is key to protecting us against serious illness if we are exposed to the virus. You are not 100% bulletproof, but you have a pretty good armor.
Keep staying safe, and continue to adhere to the recommended SOPs as we get into the weekend!

Big news alert💥 Today Design without borders is

Big news alert💥 Today Design without borders is launching our very own book called “Empowering Africa through design- African solutions to African problems”. Here you can read about the organization and the people behind, our story and vision of using design as a problem solver. Gain real insight in the work we do and the road towards the future😄

The first edition is only in Norwegian, but the second one will be in English. We would love to hear your thoughts about the book, and if you would be interested in reading it. For our Norwegian friends and followers, you can pre-purchase your book TODAY by following the link down below at Starskudd.no⬇️

https://startskudd.no/prosjekt/empowering-africa-through-design/26d33619-97a7-471c-bdd5-1d75929dbb6a

🛠️ Some of the work in progress!🛠️ A "

🛠️ Some of the work in progress!🛠️ A "fixed cooking station" designed as an improved safe cooking solution primarily made from rammed earth that accommodates room for food preparation, cooking, and storage of sharp objects. The same mold can ideally be used by up to 5 households in an informal setting.

Every year, children in Uganda under the age of 5 suffer from unintentional injuries mainly caused by burns, falls, and cuts, to mention a few. Research conducted within 615 households in informal settlements showed a prevalence of almost 900 incidents annually, caused by exposed fireplaces, unsuitable playgrounds, poor waste disposal, and open drainage channels. Design without Borders, in collaboration with @makere and @imperiallondon are working to pilot environmental modifications that have been designed to try and reduce some of the injury risks among children in low-income urban areas in Uganda.

Excited to be testing the cooking station soon!! And we'll be sharing the other ideas being prototyped!😊

The world is complex and needs equally complex sol

The world is complex and needs equally complex solutions to match that complexity. We often think we need “simple” solutions but these wouldn't be up to the task we need them for. Bad design complicates things unnecessarily and confuses us. However, good design can “tame” that complexity. The ultimate reason we need complexity is so we can UNDERSTAND users…..something design empowers us to do.

_Living with complexity

There is currently a lot of information being circ

There is currently a lot of information being circulated about different remedies promising to help "cure" covid. Whereas some foods may help treat some of the symptoms of the virus, overall, we should aim to maintain a balanced diet and eat foods that boost our immunity. Be careful about what you're advised to take by others, and ensure to crosscheck with a health professional to avoid harming yourself. Continue to practice the SOPs, and get your covid-19 vaccination from the @ministryofhealthug.
Stay safe & Stay healthy!✨

As designers, most times we don't know the answers

As designers, most times we don't know the answers and are faced with ambiguity in every project. The most important thing, however, is to get comfortable with the process of not ALWAYS having the answers, and be open to the limitless opportunities that present themselves once we make ourselves vulnerable✨
Credit: @ideo

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Tough times never last, and maintaining a healthy

Tough times never last, and maintaining a healthy support system is key to making it through. Absurd times call for absurd amounts of love...so reach out to people you can rely on when you fee overwhelmed. Get help, or forward these hep lines to your loved ones.
Text @topowayouthuganda on +256782-180-185.
Call @ministryofhealth_uganda toll free on 0800-100-066.

Please comment below with details of any other organizations providing mental health support. Let’s be each other’s keeper✨ #nandiandtendo

Another week, another #dwbwww... This time from ou

Another week, another #dwbwww...
This time from our own @lawrenceokoth at the Kampala office, sharing some thoughts around #design and #innovation .
The world is currently consumed by the term “innovation” and yet very few can clearly articulate what it really means and how to actually achieve it. At #dwbafrica we see that design provides “the way how”....the process, the tools and the right kind of #mindset. ✨

The #dwbafrica studio specializes in #productdesig

The #dwbafrica studio specializes in #productdesign, a process that involves material exploration, ideation and prototyping to develop meaningful products. Here’s our “WoodyCon”, an outdoor bench that combined timber and concrete.

Second week of #DWBWWW The last year and a half

Second week of #DWBWWW
The last year and a half has been challenging for most of us, in one way or another. The feeling of not being in control of your surrounding and life to the same extent as before #covid19 can be scary, and feel overwhelming at times. But just remember that you hold the power over your mind, and is responsible for how you perceive your situation. Make the most of it in the degree that it is possible, and do not be afraid to turn this new normal into a learning opportunity for personal growth!

For a chance to be featured in our #WWW post, send us a DM or write us a message in the comment section💭🌞

Here’s some highlights from a recently concluded

Here’s some highlights from a recently concluded #productdesign workshop that had our awesome #design team engage with makers from the #crafts sector. Organized by the Ministry of Tourism, the aim was to equip the participants with valuable skills to increase the profitability of their products on the Ugandan market. The full day workshop took the participants through human-centered product design essentials, topped off with a #prototyping activity that got them really thinking about different ways to collaborate and develop #innovative products for different user groups.
Feel free to reach out to the #dwbafrica team for any #workshops on product and service design!

#DWBWWW- Wise Words Wednesday! For the upcoming we

#DWBWWW- Wise Words Wednesday! For the upcoming weeks, we will post a quote, personal reflection or opinion a from either within or outside of the #DWB members every Wednesday. Just because sometimes, sharing the ideas in our minds can plant seeds in those of others! If you have something inspiring that you'd like to feature, feel free to DM us or write in the comments below.💭📝

#dwbcommunication🔊 We’ve all heard about the

#dwbcommunication🔊
We’ve all heard about the misinterpretation of “drinking sanitizer” as a preventative measure against Covid-19. On the contrary, this is extremely harmful to your health! Remember to fact-check any covid-related information.
Stay safe. Stay healthy!✨
#nandiandtendo

#Design#Comicstripe#Covid19#Uganda#Kampala#Oslo#Norway#art#awareness#health#Corona#drawing#learning#nrk#nrkp3#FHI#folkehelseinstituttet#ministryofhealth#happy#smart#love#innovation#peopleofIG#thinking#likes#sanitizer#information#informationdesign

#dwbafrica is bringing you The Adventures of Nandi

#dwbafrica is bringing you The Adventures of Nandi and Tendo in a bid to create more inclusive health communications suitable for younger audiences.
Today #Nandi&Tendo are reminding us all that as we get our #covidvacccine we must continue to adhere to the SOPs and wear our masks. Let’s be each other’s keeper.
Stay safe. Stay healthy!✨

Back at it!! Game-based learning is a valuable too

Back at it!! Game-based learning is a valuable tool to encourage positive behavioral change. #dwbprojects #gamebasedlearning #hcd

From all of us at #dwbafrica We wish you love and

From all of us at #dwbafrica
We wish you love and good cheer for the holidays. #merrychristmas !🤗

Episode #1: TB amidst covid... The pilot episode

Episode #1: TB amidst covid...

The pilot episode of #adventuresofnandiandtendo was inspired by the increasing number of TB cases amongst adolescents that are going undiagnosed due to the similarity in symptoms with the #coronavirus
TB and other respiratory diseases are still very common. The message from our health guardians is to seek medical assistance first and avoid self medicating.

Share widely & let’s all stay on the safe side!
#dwbprojects #healthawareness

How secure is your data?....🤔Thoughts with @def

How secure is your data?....🤔Thoughts with @defenddefenders during a digital security training. #dwbinsights #digitalsecurity

Get your sketch on!!✏️ #dwbprojects #productde

Get your sketch on!!✏️ #dwbprojects #productdesign

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