Daouda Diouma

Senegal (FR)

My name is Daouda Diouma and I give all kinds of rubbish a new life by collecting and recycling them from the street. I create little figurines and decorative items out of them. I get my inspiration from nature: Birds, butterflies and insects are my main motifs. Out of spoons, coffee pots, sandals, glasses, shoe brushes, sponges, tree roots, fabric scraps, I create something completely new. I sell my items on local markets and through Facebook groups.

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From the Design Up community

„Upcycling is an important pillar in establishing a circular economy. In the Global South in particular, it contributes to the preservation of traditional handicrafts, to an increase in the quality of life and creates prospects for young people.“

Selly Wane, project manager

About Design Up

With the upcycling project Design Up, we bring together creators from Germany and Senegal who develop and design collections in tandem.