Dive into the heart of East Africa's design scene with inspiring stories, industry insights, and the voices shaping the future of design. Join us on this journey to celebrate creativity, innovation, and culture!
Inside African Banking Systems: What Really Happens Behind the Scenes
In this episode of the Kampala Design Podcast, I sit down with Joan Kagyezi, a business consultant with over a decade of experience in core banking and financial systems across Africa.We explore what really happens behind banking systems, why solutions work in some markets and fail in others, and the challenges banks face when implementing and managing digital systems.
From system failures to user adoption, this conversation highlights the critical role of context, people, and design in building systems that actually work.
20 Apr 2026
Cybersecurity by design. Are Our Systems Really Secure?
In this episode of the Kampala Design Podcast, I sit down with Fameous Orishaba, a cybersecurity professional in Uganda’s banking sector, to unpack what cybersecurity really means, why it matters, and the risks behind today’s digital systems. From fintech integrations to career growth, this conversation sheds light on the unseen side of technology.
29 Jun 2025
Kampala Design Meetup 2025
The Kampala Design Podcast discusses the upcoming Kampala Design Meetup 2025, an inaugural event for Uganda's design community to promote well-designed products.
27 Jun 2025
When The Grind Feels Heavy
The host discusses feeling stuck and drained as a designer, offering coping mechanisms for listeners experiencing similar challenges.
27 Apr 2025
Sectors In Which UX Designers Can Be Useful Besides Tech
UX Designers entering the market or those currently looking for better work tend to narrow their search down to start ups or traditional tech companies which seem to be few in our market. In this episode, I try to break down traditional companies within which UX Designers can prove useful in their digital transformation agenda.
26 Apr 2025
Why UX Design's Adoption by Ugandan Companies is Painfully Slow
Charles gives some local context on why most Ugandan companies are still lagging behind when it comes to adopting UX Design in their product development processes and what needs to be done to accelerate this mindset.
19 Apr 2025
We started a video channel on YouTube. Allow me reintroduce myself
We bring you the the Kampala Design Podcast, a space to tackle tech related topics in Uganda, East Africa and beyond with emphasis on product design. In this video, Charles, the podcast host set the stage for future episodes of the podcast. Enjoy!
6 Feb 2025
The Fear of Transition - Lessons from My 9-Year Journey as a Self-Taught Designer
Charles has been a self-taught designer for close to a decade, and his journey has been full of transitions – each one coming with its own set of challenges, doubts, and lessons. In this episode, Charles shares his story, unpacks some fears that many designers face, and offer actionable advice to help you navigate transitions in your career.
21 Jan 2025
Balancing Creativity with Burnout as a Designer
In this episode, Charles talks about burnout and its effect on designers. He further offers steps to managing it maintaining the much needed creativity. Have a listen and continue the conversation in your circles.
18 Jan 2025
Building a Personal Brand That Attracts High-Quality Clients
Charles talks about personal branding as a designer and how it has benefited him so far. He offers tips on how you can build one of your own and how you can leverage it to move to greater heights.
17 Jan 2025
A Designer's Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Charles shares his own personal experience with imposter syndrome and how he has managed to navigate it and become more confident.
14 Jan 2025
Growing the Design Community
In this introductory episode, Charles makes the case for why designers should listen to this podcast. He gives some insights about the current design scene in Uganda and the region at large.
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