Unhinged: A Design Discourse

About Unhinged: A Design Discourse

Conversations on African Urban futures, placemaking, memory, AI, delivery systems and the politics of Space. Architecture or Design not as an object but influence- As narrative, as control and as possibility

Publisher

Lorato Nonofo

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Mar 2025

Latest episode

3 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Curating Care: Art, Archives & Imagining African Storytelling With Fadzai Muchemwa

   On this episode we explore the politics of archives, the power of curatorial practice, decolonising cultural institutions, African memory, dissent, ecological justice, and the role of art in shaping how we understand ourselves and our futures. With Fadzai Veronica Muchemwa who is the Director of Curatorial Services at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe.

2. 

   19 Jul 2026

   The Business Behind Great Architecture W/ Henning Rasmuss

   What does it take to build an architecture practice that shapes cities across Africa? In this episode , architect Henning Rasmuss explores architecture, leadership, business growth, urban development, placemaking, and the future of African cities. Discover insights on building resilient firms, meaningful places, and a lasting architectural legacy.

3. 

   3 Jul 2026

   Art as a medium of Expression with Wilson Ngoni

   In this episode, we explore art as a medium of expression and its profound ability to tell stories, preserve culture, challenge perspectives, and inspire social change. From painting and sculpture to architecture, design, photography, and film, we discuss how creative expression shapes our identities and influences the world around us. https://youtu.be/zltS02MIv60?si=kwouY3hpIduLxx1u (https://youtu.be/zltS02MIv60?si=kwouY3hpIduLxx1u)

Who has been a guest on Unhinged: A Design Discourse

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Talor Stewart
• Samuel Thuo
• Lekwalo L Mosienyane
• Thato Jessica
• Gianni Manis

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

4,657,711,060

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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