Garreth van Niekerk joins SABC News to discuss LRNCE and the future of African design
Garreth van Niekerk joins SABC News to discuss LRNCE and the future of African design

Beheld co-founder Garreth van Niekerk joined SABC News to discuss LRNCE, Moroccan craft and the future of design in Africa. Following LRNCE being named Decorex Africa’s 2026 Designer of the Year, Garreth spoke about the Marrakech-based studio’s ability to bring Morocco’s craft traditions into a distinctive contemporary design language. He also reflected on what LRNCE’s success tells us about sustainability and the future of African design, where local materials, artisan knowledge and cultural specificity are becoming sources of global strength. Watch the full interview on SABC News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce6BMaT3cdo
Beheld co-founder Garreth van Niekerk joined SABC News to discuss LRNCE, Moroccan craft and the future of design in Africa. Following LRNCE being named Decorex Africa’s 2026 Designer of the Year, Garreth spoke about the Marrakech-based studio’s ability to bring Morocco’s craft traditions into a distinctive contemporary design language. He also reflected on what LRNCE’s success tells us about sustainability and the future of African design, where local materials, artisan knowledge and cultural specificity are becoming sources of global strength. Watch the full interview on SABC News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce6BMaT3cdo