2. Designer
3. Earth Lover
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Immersing himself in a profound study of music, art, and design both within and beyond academic realms, Kwaku Opoku has developed a versatile sensibility, seamlessly integrating these disciplines. He believes this fusion creates environments conducive to meaningful conversations and interactions. Over the past 14 years, Kwaku grappled with a neurological condition, compelling him to confront identity in his work—an introspective dialogue with himself. This inward-facing conversation shaped his deep investigative mindset, evident in various projects such as Kenteverse—a multi-faceted Art, Design & Music endeavor exploring Kente's inherent power to create.
In Kenteverse, he primarily employed sounds from the weaving process to generate novel Kente designs and experiences, providing a glimpse into a universe driven by Sound & Rhythm. On a profound level, projects like Kenteverse have sparked discussions about the intrinsic power sound wields in shaping Language, History, and even Fashion.
Currently based in Basel, Kwaku is actively creating new works and exploring diverse art forms within his practice—ranging from sound to sculpture and everything in between. As a co-director of Small Hype, a design agency with a presence in Ghana and the US, Kwaku actively engages in environmental endeavors, aligning with his passion for meaningful projects.
Branding, Advertising & Curation
Nubuke Vernal Exposition (Young. Ghanaian Artists)/ 2014 - 2015
Branding & Management
Creative Director at Tekuma / 2016 - 2017
Design, Advertising & Management
Graphic Designer at New School / 2015 - 2017
Design & Leadearship
Designer and Partner at Small Hype / 2018 - Present
Design & Leadearship
Creative Director at Giraffe Mobile Library / 2018 - Present
Nubuke Vernal Exposition (Young. Ghanaian Artists)/ 2014 - 2015
Branding & Management
Creative Director at Tekuma / 2016 - 2017
Design, Advertising & Management
Graphic Designer at New School / 2015 - 2017
Design & Leadearship
Designer and Partner at Small Hype / 2018 - Present
Design & Leadearship
Creative Director at Giraffe Mobile Library / 2018 - Present
IB Diploma
Tema International School
Tema, Ghana
2012 - 2014
Bachelor in Fine Arts
Parsons School of Design
New York, USA
2014 - 2017
Master of Design
The Basel School of Design – Academy of Art and Design HGK – University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
Basel, Switzerland
2019 - 2021