FREE DOWNLOADS & RESOURCES

WE LOVE SHARING. We’ll be adding more free downloads & resources as time goes by, so if you have something to share with the community, let us know! When people ask you how you got it, please let them know about us.

  • WALLPAPERS: Each one is approx 500-900kb in high resolution, so these all look AMAZING on your phone 📱, tablet 💊 or computer 💻. Simply save the image
  • FESTIVAL GUIDES: Take a look back in time and rediscover what the community was up to a few years ago!
  • RESOURCES: We’ve included some useful resources from around the internet for you to make use of. You shouldn’t be bored anytime soon.

PHOTO WALLPAPERS

metal texture wallpaper with The Things That We Do text
Metal texture from The Things That We Do exhibition
Live panting by Native Nariobi on dancers who performed afterwards- free downloads wallpaper
Native Nairobi at Nairobi Design Muzes (4500 x 3000)
Wooden bowl from The Things That We Do exhibition
Wooden bowl from The Things That We Do exhibition
- LED Light emitting eyelashes worn by Zahra Um Ailana- free downloads wallpaper
Zahra Um Ailana at Nairobi Design Weekly (4500 x 3000)
Hand sketch of elephant with intricate patterns by Jasmine Jethwa, shown in ultra violet light- free downloads wallpaper
Jasmine Jethwa elephant UV @ Nairobi Design Weekly

PATTERN WALLPAPERS

Blue Nairobi Design Week pattern on bright green background
Blue NDW pattern on green background
Purple NDW pattern on red background
Purple NDW pattern on red background
Blue NDW pattern on purple background
Blue NDW pattern on purple background
Purple NDW pattern on blue background

FESTIVAL GUIDES

OTHER STUFF TO CHECK OUT

IT’S EVERYWHERE! The internet is full of amazing free resources that we can all learn from, Whether you’re just getting started in design, a creative professional, or something in between you might find something interesting below. Full resource guides coming soon!

THE FUTUR

On a mission to “teach one billion creatives how to make money doing what they love”, they’re always sharing knowledge on their YouTube channel that all designers, creative freelancers and creative directors should have.

One of the most practical resources we’ve found if you’re trying to make money from your creative pursuits.

#1BminusOne

DESIGNKIT BY IDEO

The design agency has put together whole toolkits of resources that are available as free downloads, including the “Field Guide to Human Centered Design”.

Alos be sure to check out the openIDEO page for even more resources on everything from building a team to storytelling.

YOUTUBE GO

If you’re in one of 130+ countries on the list (including Kenya, you can use YouTube Go. A lot of us don’t have access to Wi-Fi all the time.

Now you can download tutorials, lectures and documentaries you need for later and rewatch them without all the buffering!

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You’re part of the community, and we’d love to know what you think!

 

  • What’s missing? What should it do?

  • What don’t you like? What do you like?

  • What can we do better?

 

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