Myles Igwebuike

Myles Igwebuike is a Nigerian-American multidisciplinary designer and diplomat. He has crafted his practice through a dynamic blend of disruption and adaptation across various mediums, including design, fine art, sound, architecture, and diplomacy. This culminates in his TED Talk titled "Divergent Thinking as a Survival Strategy." Since 2018, his philosophy has centred on the intersection of curiosity and simplicity, drawing inspiration from the intricate, multi-dimensional, and sometimes paradoxical nature of the Kola Nut. Through a cross-pollination of disciplines, travel, and materials, he views himself as a cultural bridge and a guardian of heritage.

Myles Igwebuike believes in the power of community and its role in the future of design. His mission is to forge a universal design language free from medium constraints, giving birth to a fresh vision of African design. Myles is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Design at the Royal College of Art in London while maintaining a creative and diplomatic presence in the US and the Global South. Igwebuike is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper and has served on the curatorial board for the Sharjah Architecture Triennial and is currently working on two public design projects in eastern Nigeria.