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Afaina de Jong is a Surinamese-Dutch architect based in Amsterdam. She possesses a unique design aesthetic that fuses various international design practices with an underpinning of feminine African design and cultural principles. Afaina bases her distinctive approach to modern and contemporary architecture on the perspective that good design is for everyone and should be accessible to everyone. Working from her down-to-earth design studio, AFARAI, in Amsterdam's historic Jordaan neighborhood, Afaina most recently designed the groundbreaking "Slavery" exhibit for the principal  Dutch National museum, The Rijksmuseum. Four years in the making, this exhibit was the first of its kind in the Netherlands. While heading her design studio, Afaina has been designated as Head of Masters in Contextual Design at Design Academy Eindhoven. We enjoyed sitting down with Afaina in her Amsterdam studio, and we invite you to listen in on our conversation. AFARAI is an Amsterdam-based architectural agency specializing in spatial design and strategy, led by architect Afaina de Jong. The studio aims to cross the boundaries of the traditional architecture practice by dealing with the existing city with an intersectional and interdisciplinary approach, integrating theory and research with design. As a studio, AFARAI considers itself a feminist practice that encourages change on social and spatial issues and accommodates differences. Source: http://www.afarai.com/about     Special Thanks to: Photo credits: Kwadwo Amfo Kwadwo Amfo on Instagram   A heartfelt thank you to Vangelis Pavlidis of Sanit Mils Records for providing us with the beautiful song, “A L'autre bout de monde” by Bleu Reine. Merci mille fois Bleu Reine - Sanit Mils Records on Facebook and Instagram - BLEU REINE on Facebook and Instagram   Orlando Jousset for audio production and copy layout for this episode

Dr. Sabine Fonderson is a medical doctor currently residing in The Netherlands. She is the founder of Hellodoc, an online medical service which offers expats and international students living in The Netherlands a temporary solution when they do not have a general care physician or access to a local health clinic.Learn more about Dr. Fonderson’s work hereDr. Fonderson on LinkedIn Special Thanks to:Dr. Sabine Fonderson for sharing her time with MAKERAnother Level music provided by Tobe Nwigwe Tobe Nwigwe on Instagram and Spotify Orlando Jousset for audio production and copy layout for this episode Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE hereMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram

CEO of OL Consulting, Olympia LePoint is best known for her role as an award-winning rocket scientist, science entertainer and self-help author. As an internationally recognized scientist, LePoint helped launch NASA's Endeavour, Discovery, Columbia , and Atlantis Space Shuttles , part of a career total of 28 Space Shuttle Launches. She won The 2003 National Engineer of the Year "Modern Day Technology Leader" Award and the 2004 Boeing Company Professional Excellence Award . Learn more about Olympia’s work hereSpecial Thanks to:Olympia LePoint for sharing her time with MAKERMusic provided by Zydd of MFKZTMFKZT on InstagramThank you Nick Khoury of AirFM Orlando Jousset for audio production and copy layout for this episodeLearn more about MAKER MAGAZINE hereMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram

A MAKER exclusive with Eritrean Neuroinformatician, Dr. Sennay Ghebreab, Associate Professor Socially Intelligent Systems, Scientific Director Civic AI Lab, Program director Master Information Studies at the University of Amsterdam.Learn more about Dr. Ghebreab here and on the website of the University of Amsterdam Special Thanks to:Dr. Sennay Ghebreab for sharing his time with MAKERAnother Level music provided by Tobe Nwigwe Tobe Nwigwe on Instagram and Spotify Orlando Jousset for audio production and copy layout for this episodeCoco Olakunle for the beautiful pictures of Dr. Sennay GhebreabSee more of Coco's work on Instagram Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE hereMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram

Eno Jonah is a California based Nigerian textile design entrepreneur as well as a collector of antique African textiles, and African art. Clarification: Eno Jonah would like to make the following correction to our interview. Podcast location: 18:59. Jonah meant to say, “Machakosis a county with beautiful green hills on the route to Arusha or Mombasa.”  Learn more about Nzuri and Eno here Style Revolutionary The Union Atelier 55 Design Designer Discovery Pamono Be social with NZURI@nzuritextiles1217NZURI on FacebookNZURI's LinkedIn Special Thanks to:Eno Jonah for sharing her time with MAKERMusic for this episode:Wes Montgomery from the album, While We’re Young Theme music expertly remixed and provided by Phoniks, Hip Hop Producer | Graphic Designer, Co-Founder Don't Sleep RecordsTel # +1 207 232-9703Email: phoniksbeatz@gmail.com phoniksbeatz's WebsiteInstagram: @phoniksbeatsOrlando Jousset for audio production and copy layout for this episode

Leroy Niemel is a brand manager and creative based in the Netherlands. Learn more about Leroy here:Instagram: @canvas.blackSKANDL PodcastInterview with Visionarism Special Thanks to:Leroy Niemel for sharing his time with MAKERMasaai Warrior music provided by Bamba Al Mansour of BlackstereoBamba Al Mansour on InstagramBlackstereo on Mixcloud Orlando Jousset for audio production and copy layout for this episodeCoco Olakunle for the beautiful pictures of Leroy NiemelSee more of Coco's work on Instagram Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE hereMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram

Coco is available for both commercial and fine art photography | film projects worldwidePlease click here to learn more about Coco’s work: WebsiteFilm sample: Over de Buren | About the Neighbors by - Coco Plooijer (Final)Watch Coco’s film hereDec 21,2019 article in Dutch national newspaper: Het Paroolhttps://www.parool.nl/kunst-media/coco-olakunle-ik-was-overweldigd-door-de-mooie-en-stijlvolle-mensen-in-nigeria~b3f68522/ LinkedinInstagram KABK | Royal Academy of  Art, The Haguehttps://www.kabk.nl/https://www.kabk.nl/en/? 3 Questions with Coco Olakunle | Courtesy of The Photography Dept. Royal Academy of Art, The Hague    Special Thanks to:Coco Olakunle for sharing her time with MAKER Music for this episode:Wes Montgomery from the album, While We’re Young Theme music expertly remixed and provided by:PhoniksHip Hop Producer | Graphic DesignerCo-Founder Don't Sleep RecordsTel # 207 232-9703Email: phoniksbeatz@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.dontsleeprecords.com/Instagram @phoniksbeats Orlando Jousset for audio production and copy layout for this episodeKwadwo Amfo for the beautiful portrait of Coco Olakunle Kwadwo Amfo Photography (kwadoamfo.com) Instagram @kwadwoamfo Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

Learn more about Paul Jeffrey's work here: https://paulrenefurniture.com Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

Learn more about Ashley’s work here.Special Thanks to:Ashley Baccus-Clark for sharing her time in Amsterdam with MAKER Dimension X sample courtesy of Archive.orgMusic Ashley Baccus-Clark PT I courtesy of Yerim CamaraNSAF detail cards courtesy Hyphen-LabsPart II Ashley Baccus-Clark recorded at Studio Coco, AmsterdamOrlando Jousset for audio production and copy layout for this episode Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

Learn more about Ashley’s work here.Special Thanks to:Ashley Baccus-Clark for sharing her time in Amsterdam with MAKER Dimension X sample courtesy of Archive.orgMusic Ashley Baccus-Clark PT I courtesy of Yerim CamaraNSAF detail cards courtesy Hyphen-LabsPart II Ashley Baccus-Clark recorded at Studio Coco, AmsterdamOrlando Jousset for audio production and copy layout for this episode Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

Learn more about Rob hereWatch Rob's videos here  Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/   

Learn more  about Ms. Chisala’s work here. Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

Learn more about Mr. Alaquiva’s work here:https://www.emmaialaquiva.com/http://opticvoices.org/https://www.wqed.org/tv/watch/onq/flyboyshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R35wnM78P4Ihttps://www.wqed.org/tv/watch/onq/torchbearers-story-pittsburghs-freedom-fightershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-Y83Z9nNUY De La Soul, Me Myself and I Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

To learn more about Dr. Anyiam-Osigwe and her husband, Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe, click here: www.bufforiginals.comLearn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

Find out more about MyriaMMaxo here: https://myriammaxo.com Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

Check out Rilan and the Bombardiers' latest album, "Afro Dite"Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

Find out more about Jacqueline here:/En savoir plus sur Jacqueline et Little Africa ici: http://littleafrica.frLearn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here:/En savoir plus sur MAKER MAGAZINE ici: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

To learn more about Thando, click here: https://www.instagram.com/thandohopa/?hl=enhttp://pirellicalendar.pirelli.com/en/article?article=3555MAKER would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Melinda Shaw of Shaw Media, South Africa for making this interview possible.Learn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

MAKER would like to extend a warm thank you to Roshaun and Maritza for their beautiful work and welcoming embrace during our California visit in 2017.A big thank you to the City of Sacramento for providing detailed information on the city's history.*http://www.cityofsacramento.org/Visitors**Learn more about Unseen Heroes here: http://www.unseen-heroes.comLearn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

To learn more about David and his work, click here : https://galerienumber8.comhttp://daviduzochukwu.comhttps://galerienumber8.com/artists/25-david-uzochukwu/works

(Biographical information courtesy of October Gallery) Alexis Peskine is represented by October Gallery, London.MAKER would like to thank:Fraser Brough and Jack of October Gallery for their kindness and generosity in sharing Alexis’ work and biographical details with us. Learn more about October Gallery here : http://www.octobergallery.co.uk/To learn more about Alexis Peskine’s technique of painting with nails, please see his interview with Raquel Villar-Pérez for http://africanah.org/alexis-peskine-power-figures/October Galleryhttp://www.octobergallery.co.uk/nataal.com/alexis-peskine

MENDO - a candy store for book aficionadoshttps://www.mendo.nl/https://www.instagram.com/mendobooks/         

Learn more about Brigitte's R-STYLED here (http://www.rstyled.com/) and here (https://www.instagram.com/rstyled/) 

Learn more about Marème Malong and the institutions she mentioned in the podcast.http://www.galeriemam.nethttp://fondationdonwahi.org/fr/home.htmlLearn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

Learn more about Richard here: http://www.richardterborg.com/AboutLearn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

Click here to learn more about Tobehttps://www.tobenwigwe.comLearn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/

See more of Akona's work here: http://akonakenqu.wix.com/photographyLearn more about MAKER MAGAZINE here: https://www.makeramsterdam.nlMAKER MAGAZINE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maker_amsterdam/