yiiya:
to innovate
to create
to invent
to fabricate
to find a better way
to pioneer
to start from scratch
to develop
RETHINKING PRODUCT DESIGN
Join us for a deep dive into the world of industrial design. With yiiya, we hope to challenge the industrial design industry by highlighting the importance of designing appropriate products that meet the needs of resource-poor environments. Through immersive stories of local artisans, architects and designers, we hope to inspire us to imagine a future where design enriches lives and uplifts communities. It invites us to admire local talent and create products that speak the language of the people they serve.
RETHINKING PRODUCT DESIGN
Join us for a deep dive into the world of industrial design. With yiiya, we hope to challenge the industrial design industry by highlighting the importance of designing appropriate products that meet the needs of resource-poor environments. Through immersive stories of local artisans, architects and designers, we hope to inspire us to imagine a future where design enriches lives and uplifts communities. It invites us to admire local talent and create products that speak the language of the people they serve.
MEET THE MAKERS
Through the lens of Emile Waterkeyn and Merlijn Lewerissa, two passionate Industrial Design Engineering students, “Yiiya” takes you on an immersive adventure to Uganda. Witness firsthand their encounters with local designers, artisans, and visionaries who are pushing the boundaries of design to address real-world challenges in low resource settings.
Big thanks to Max Bernaerts who joined our forces the second time returning to Kampala and helped us finish the documentary.
MEET THE MAKERS
Through the lens of Emile Waterkeyn and Merlijn Lewerissa, two passionate Industrial Design Engineering students, “Yiiya” takes you on an immersive adventure to Uganda. Witness firsthand their encounters with local designers, artisans, and visionaries who are pushing the boundaries of design to address real-world challenges in low resource settings.
Big thanks to Max Bernaerts who joined our forces the second time returning to Kampala and helped us finish the documentary.
