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17-25 October 2026

WDW United Nairobi Design Week

During Nairobi Design Week 2020, creatives from many different backgrounds came together for a collaboration with a legacy: #PaintTheCourt

Hosted by Nairobi Design Week

This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

'Labelled Human' music video shoot (final day)
'Labelled Human' music video shoot (final day)
A case study & open source design toolkit including: Basketball Court & 'The Urban Residency' Mural Painting Jam & Studio Sessions & Music Video Dance Design Workshops Access Ramp & Skate Access #LabelledHuman campaign Exhibits
#PaintTheCourt is a case study and open source design in how design can: *Bring diverse communities together to create real impact in the short, medium and long term. *Uncover and solve challenges in a united effort that brings everyone value. *Susta
Dancer Antonate in front of #LabelledHuman mural
Dancer Antonate in front of #LabelledHuman mural
Jesie Otumba ©Nairobi Design Week
©Lyra Aoko at 'Paint the Court' after completion
©Lyra Aoko at 'Paint the Court' after completion
Lyra Aoko © lyraoko.com
Skater & mural by Mush Muragz at design workshops
Skater & mural by Mush Muragz at design workshops
Jesie Otumba ©Nairobi Design Week
Basketballers trial run the court on launch day
Basketballers trial run the court on launch day

About Nairobi Design Week

Creative collaborations with purpose ❤️ We focus on community, and use design methodologies to explore the value of creativity in making positive changes across the world. Every year, we focus on a theme to expand our understanding of design in that area, and share it with our community. These are central to our work and our values. 2020: 'Design is for Everyone' 2021: 'Together' We're an all year community platform, and host the 'Afrika Design' podcast, available on all platforms.

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Executive Producer Adrian Jankowiak
Art Director Naitiemu Nyanjom
Producer Phinoshey
Director Rango M
Director of Photography Fred Warui
Fuad Mbigi Assistant Director
Musicians Clef & Bandana (Steve Mwangi, Marvin Maina, Fidelis Makau, Kevin Mburu, Kubo Felix), Bakhita, Sogallo, Caleb
Lead Choreographer Mani Mungai
Animators Izzy Mboe & Rawson Masoud
Gaffer/ Wrangler Isaac Awene
Skateboarders Adam Yawe, Antoinette, Antony Mwangi, Brian Korir, Dennis Kipkoech, Ernest Wangui, Junior Gheshohe, Kevin Mandara, Richard Okongo, Robert Floka
Rollerskaters Jesse Otumba, Boaz Ndemo, Daniel Musunji, Haile Vernon, Jimmy Omondi, Julius Nyerere, Keith Wafula, Kevin Kiarie, Mike Mulwa, Oxoon Onyang’
Dancers Antonate Aiko, Collo Phobia, Jean Karen Aiko, Seise Bagbo
Muralists Afrorenaissance Collective (Chela, Sogallo, Caleb, Swift, Native Nairobi), Quotmie, Muchira Muraguri, Ernest Wangu, Humans Of Nairobi Design Week
Basketballers Duncan Mwendwa, Kiama Mburu, Byrone Ochieng’, Wilberforce Odhiambo, Joseph Mburu, Leone Oduor
'The Urban Residency' participants Farhia Elmoge, Kashyap Gohel, Grishon Ngare
NDW Team Felix, Alinda, Jay Vins & the NDW2020 volunteers!

Partners

Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week
Sponsored by WDW United Nairobi Design Week