Shaping the future of design in Africa

We’re a design foundation. We build the community, programmes, and platforms African designers need to turn culture, context, and craft into meaningful work.

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About dEX Ghana

dEXGhana is a design community and foundation based in Accra, Ghana. We equip and connect designers, educators, and innovators across Africa through experiences, research, and collaboration. Our work draws from the cultures, contexts, and craft traditions that make African design distinct. And we give the community a platform to keep pushing it forward.

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Our focus areas

Education and capacity building

We help designers build the skills, tools, and confidence to do work that’s rooted in context. That happens through our conference, monthly labs, podcast, and advisory work.

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Community and collaboration

We create the spaces where designers, disciplines, and traditions meet. University circles, community spaces, and events across Ghana keep the community connected year-round.

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Advocacy and impact

We use design and data to shape how African design is practised, valued, and represented. Think national research, policy conversations, and circular design projects.

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Featured projects

dEX Design Conference 2026

Our biggest conference yet returns 12 to 14 November 2026 at the National Theatre of Ghana, Accra. Three days. Three themes. Sustainable design for people, planet, and profit.

dEX Labs

dEX Labs is our free monthly learning session, open to everyone. Each edition brings in a different facilitator to teach one practical skill, from branding systems to UX research to production workflows. Three hours. Hands-on. Built for designers who want something they can use right away.

dEX Design Conference 2025

The first edition under the new name, dEX Design Conference, brought together designers, educators, and industry leaders to trace how African design has grown, where it stands today, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the tools, workflows, and possibilities ahead.

Featured projects

dEX Design Conference 2026

Our biggest conference yet returns 12 to 14 November 2026 at the National Theatre of Ghana, Accra. Three days. Three themes. Sustainable design for people, planet, and profit.

dEX Design Conference 2026

dEX Labs

dEX Design Conference 2025

From our audience

Dexghana really outdid themselves at this year’s DEX Design Conference. The workshops, masterclasses, and panel discussions were all top-notch. Truly a memorable experience, and I can’t wait to see what they have in store for next year!

— @sorji_grey

Stepping into dEX felt like walking through the lens of creativity itself. From setup to stage, every angle carried the energy of design, culture, and vision coming alive.

— @motioncaptures

dEX Design Conference 2025, and I’m still amazed to how this year’s event was put together, I loved the experience. Seeing young people come together to talk about the past, present and the future was exciting to experience, to imagining how AI will reshape storytelling and craftsmanship, the conversations were nothing short of transformative. For me, it wasn’t just about design trends, it was about seeing how Africa’s design community is building bridges between tradition and innovation. The conference proved once again that design here isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about identity, problem-solving, and influencing global culture.

— @tasteofkomla

Dex Ghana helped us connect with the right creatives. Our collaboration grew because of the shared vision.

— Kojo Agyeman

I loved the storytelling workshops. They made my brand voice clearer and my portfolio stronger.

— Naa Ado

From mentorship to real-world guidance, it felt practical. I shipped projects faster and with better quality.

— Yaw Owusu

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