ARTiculate Design Lab.

Advocate for Underrepresented Artist of Color.

The lab's mission is to build a knowledge base of current and past practitioners using data, research, events, shows, presentations, multi-media mediums, educational platforms, papers, and publications to change the design canon. Articulate gathers, analyses, and presents data specific to the demographics that will benefit from investments and grants in the art space by demonstrating the economic impact of the arts in underrepresented communities. The organization also educates and trains current and future generations of artists, designers, and makers using cutting-edge technology and manufacturing. 

JOMO TARIKU

​Articulate Design Lab’s founder, Jomo Tariku, is a pioneer of modern Africa furniture design with works exhibited on 4 continents. He is recognized for his work as a data researcher, along with being a respected design critic and commentator. Jomo has lectured or presented at Princeton University, MoMa, California College of the Arts, Cranbrook Academy and Anderson Ranch Art Center. 

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Jomo is a co-founder of Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG), whose mission is to build a more equitable and inclusive creative culture. He is passionate about his fellow artists and generous in mentoring and promoting emerging Black designers globally.