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About

Design without Borders Africa is a company that applies user-centred design practices to address complex challenges faced by organisations, businesses and communities in low and middle-income countries. Using design as a tool, DwB contributes to the development of new products, systems and solutions within the business environment, urban development and development/aid projects in developing countries.

Our Background

Since our founding in 2001, our company has consistently delivered impactful, contextually appropriate, and sustainable solutions in countries in Sub Saharan Africa, Latin America and Asia through contextually responsive design. We take immense pride in our team of dedicated experts specialising in Industrial, Product, and Service design employing human-centred and systems thinking approaches to achieve innovation.

The Team

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Abigail Turinayo

Head of Design

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Dennis M. Nkurunziza

Designer

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Lawrence J. Okoth

Head of Product Development

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Nancy Akera

Administrator/Design Researcher

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Nora Kawira

Designer

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Phillip Ofwono

General Manager

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Sheila Niyonsaba

Designer

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victor Muwonge Semaganda

Senior Designer

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Esther Nshakira

Market Design Lead

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Grace Akwiyo O.

Accounts Assistant

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Thomas Ibale

Designer

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Elsie Anne Atim

Communications designer