Play, Grow, Make

Adrian is interested in how we develop and harness life-centered design in the 21st century. He likes to embrace ‘play, grow, and make’ as a creative philosophy.

He is the founder of Nairobi Design Week, an annual design festival and all-year community platform that connects creatives to cultural and commercial opportunities.

He sits on the board of World Design Weeks, where he contributes to tech and experience, and learns how design festivals around the world are shaped. He has worked with communities such as African Crossroads and beyond.

His journey after graduation began with fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), human-centered design, and prototyping new technologies. 

Adrian grew up making models, drawing, and absorbing the cultures around him. He studied industrial design & technology, and has designed products, systems, brands, campaigns and programmes, in industries as broad as toys, home care, personal care, manufacturing, packaging, fishing, solar, and water & sanitation.

Adrian works as a strategist developing ways to support the creative sector, and spotlighting market opportunities across industries.

He shares his knowledge and experience through conversations, workshops, and consulting.