从一个单一字母到神秘的符号语言，平面设计者Saki Mafundikwa 展示了跨越非洲大陆的多种书写文字，他特別强调了这些书写文字和符号所隐含的历史与文化遗产意义，并力劝非洲的设计者们从这些图形文字上获得新的灵感。全讲可以总结为他最爱的加纳文字， Sankofa，意思是“返回并获得”，也就是“以古为鉴”。

古非洲文字的智慧与优雅

Africa holds a rich and largely unrecognized tradition of written language, from sacred symbols like Nsibidi to the intricate Adinkra proverbs. Some African scripts, such as those developed by the Vai of Liberia and the Bamum of Cameroon, predate European contact and even challenge the timeline of the first alphabet’s invention. Many African designers look outward for inspiration, overlooking a wealth of indigenous creativity. By embracing the continent’s own visual heritage, new generations can create authentic and powerful design.