Elias Sigo-Sobgwi

Observation of the manufacturing processes of medical devices (neonatal incubators, phototherapy lamps) and ecological equipment (anti-COVID disinfection gantries, solar food dryers). Discovery of the logic of innovation through simplicity, local prototyping, and adaptation of machines to the needs of the field. Introduction to the design-thinking approach applied to technical and social problems.

Regular publication of photographs of landscapes, cities, scenes of life and monuments under the hashtag #TheCountryIsBeautiful. Launch of 2 national photo challenges, bringing together enthusiasts around the beauty and diversity of the country. Creation of visual content, development of a graphic identity and animation of the community on social networks.

Study and decomposition of everyday objects (shoe, helmet, avocado...) to extract principles of forms that can be integrated into an architectural project. Introduction to earth construction: experimental implementation, awareness of traditional techniques and sustainability issues. Active participation in co-design and project presentation sessions.