Netflix series Made by Design celebrates the work of 13 architects and designers who live and work in Nigeria. The show's co-producer Titi Ogufere picks five architects and designers featured in the TV show for Dezeen that she believes deserve greater recognition.
The documentary series, which can be watched on streaming site Netflix, provides insight into the achievements and contributions made by designers based in the West African country.
Each episode uses in-depth interviews to explore the process and work of the creatives. From CM Design Atelier architect Tosin Oshinowo to Moe+ Art Architecture director Papa Omotayo, the series is intended to shine a light on the power of design coming out of Africa, or what Ogufere refers to as "the womb of creativity". "Africa is the womb of creativity ? this is my belief," Ogufere told Dezeen. "So it [the series] is about sharing that with the world: for me that was important."
The American International School Lagos Staff Housing building by MOE+ Art Architecture
Ogufere argues that the coronavirus pandemic created a shift in the way contemporary Nigerian design is created, consumed and celebrated. Thus the timing of the series was crucial.
"Covid made people stop and think and design," she explained. "I was always so bored so I was like: 'okay, let's go again, let's get these people to begin to think and get the people in the [African] continent to share their ideas."

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