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About 

nmbello Studio is a commercial and artistic design studio founded and led by Nifemi Marcus-Bello. The practice is rooted in curiosity, humility, and a deep respect for both people and place.

We believe in understanding what is available, without trying to force an ego on to the process. Over the years, we have learnt to get rid of all pre-existing ideas and allow the process dictate the design. As a studio, we embrace the newness and lack of a true design process as it frees us up for an opportunity to be reintroduced to the familiar with fresh eyes and a fresh perspective.

Based in Africa, we have learnt that a lot of humility is required to fully benefit from what the continent has to offer. It is deeply spiritual, in the sense that culturally, Africa is rooted in respect for people and places. There is a strong sense of what is sacred, and the same applies for design on the continent; we get out what we put into the process.

African design, much like African culture requires humility and respect - expect to learn and grow and not dictate what should be.

Acquisitions

- The Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York, United States.
- The Design Museum, London, United Kingdom.
- The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, United States.
- The Brooklyn Museum, New York.
- The Denver Art Museum, Denver. 
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)


Studio Team

Nifemi Marcus-Bello
Jaiyeola Osho  
Emily Jessica Awino 
Segun Balogun