DIP — Design Innovation Program
Our Story

Designed in Africa, for Africa.

DIP is a design innovation programme building the next generation of East African entrepreneurs, one cohort at a time.

Our Vision

An East Africa where every founder has access to the design discipline that world-class ventures are built on.

Ayushi Chandaria, Founder and Director of the Design Innovation Program
Meet the Founder & Director

Ayushi Chandaria

After majoring in Product Design at Stanford University, Ayushi discovered the immense power of creative problem-solving through design thinking. Wanting to return her learnings to Kenya, she founded the Design Innovation Program. She is part of the Africa Forbes 30 Under 30.

Beyond design education, Ayushi has worked with paraplegic swimmers, STEM education, and other social impact initiatives in Kenya through the Chandaria Foundation. She is passionate about creating social change, and is currently pursuing her MBA at Harvard Business School.

The Team

The people behind the programme.

A small, committed team of designers, educators, and ecosystem builders — all dedicated to the same conviction.

Vincent Rapando

Vincent Rapando

Course Program Director

Scott Bellows

Scott Bellows

Faculty Director

Savannah Kagiri

Savannah Kagiri

East Africa Program Lead

Shalom Abebe

Shalom Abebe

Program Coordinator

Nicholus Kioko

Nicholus Kioko

Program Manager

Bethlyn Anyango Were

Bethlyn Anyango Were

Administrative & Events Support Assistant

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