4.2. Jomo Tariku - Artist/Industrial designer/Data Scientist- Ethiopia/USA

My African Aesthetic

Jomo Tariku is an Ethiopian American Industrial designer, artist and data scientist. He was born in Kenya, raised in Ethiopia and currently lives and has his design practice in the USA. Jomo's work and research has been covered by many publications such as Architectural Digest, de zeen, Vogue, The Design Edit etc. His work is currently in the collection of major museums in the USA and some of his beautiful pieces were featured in the set for Marvel's Black Panther, Wakanda Forever movie.
He is one of the founding members of BADG (Black artists + Design Guild)- "a member-driven platform for creative professionals seeking community, collaboration, and creative support.” On this episode; Jomo shares his personal and career journey, his struggles and achievements on this journey and his hopes and dreams for the future of black designers in Africa and the diaspora.
Instagram: @jomotariku
Website: https://www.jomofurniture.com/

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Instagram: @myafricanaesthetic
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فصل ها

1. 4.2. Jomo Tariku - Artist/Industrial designer/Data Scientist- Ethiopia/USA (00:00:00)

2. African Aesthetic in Architecture and Design (00:00:12)

3. Exploring African Aesthetics in Industrial Design (00:15:32)

4. Black Designers (00:27:15)

5. Data and African Designers' Importance (00:36:39)

6. Design Documentation and Legacy (00:51:12)

7. Reflections on Documentation, Education, and Creativity (00:56:10)

8. Feature: Marvel's Black Panther, Wakanda Forever movie. (01:02:35)

9. What does the African aesthetic mean to you? (01:12:05)