2. WELCOME
Thank you so much for being a part of Fashion Africa: Open For Business Globally!
We’re excited to kick off this week-long virtual Think Tank during the first ever
Social Media Week Lagos.
Over the course of 5 days, we are bringing together a diverse group of industry
change agents across Africa and the Diaspora to lead a discussion on the
opportunities and challenges within the global African fashion industry.
The goal is to exchange information and best practices in an open and collaborative
environment – ultimately leading to inspiration, action, and innovation.
Each panel discussion is live-streamed and open to the public for attendees
to view in real-time around the globe. Additionally, each discussion is being recorded
and turned into a series of webisodes that will launch March 2013 in order to
foster continuous dialogue, growth, and action.
3. ABOUT THE PANEL
Africa’s richness and diversity provides a wealth of resources for designers to
draw inspiration from – ranging from unique textiles to natural resources and a
vast array of cultures. In this virtual discussion, leading designers will share their
experience with, and perspective of, designing for global consumers while
drawing inspiration from various aspects of African culture. Topics of discussion
include translating inspiration from local cultures into global design, the fine line
between cultural inspiration and cultural appropriation, the role of African wax
print within the global fashion industry and more!
Panelists:
Jacqueline Ytuarte, Maiyet Jewelry Designer
Lisa Folawiyo, Jewel By Lisa Founder and Designer
Loza Maleombho, Loza Maleombho Founder and Designer
Stella Jean, Stella Jean Founder and Designer
Moderated by:
Mahelia de Randamie, Vogue Italia Editor and The Style Broker Founder
Hosted by:
Enyinne Owunwanne, Heritage1960 Founder and Chief Curator
4. PANEL LOCATION + TIME
This panel discussion is being live-streamed and powered by Google Hangouts.
In order to view the discussion live, go to Heritage1960’s Google Plus Page:
http://gplus.to/Heritage1960.
The panel discussion begins at:
11am EST | 4pm GMT | 5pm WAT.
The Google Hangout will be open (but not yet viewable to the public)
30 mins prior to the start of our discussion.
Please join the Google Hangout no later than:
10:45am EST | 3:45pm GMT | 4:45pm WAT
5. HOW TO JOIN THE GOOGLE HANGOUT
1. Log into your “Fashion Africa” Gmail Account. (Note: Your “Fashion Africa”
gmail address and password will be sent to you in a separate email.)
2. Once you have logged into your “Fashion Africa” Gmail Account, you will
receive an email from Google+ with the subject “H1960 Live is inviting you to
join a Hangout” at 10:30am EST | 3:30pm GMT | 4:30pm WAT.
3. Open this email and select “Join Hangout” (see below).
6. HOW TO JOIN THE GOOGLE HANGOUT
4. A new browser will open indicating that “You are about to join a hangout”
5. Select “Join” to enter the Google Hangout (video conference room).
You should be able to
see yourself in this
box if your camera
is on.
7. HOW TO JOIN THE GOOGLE HANGOUT
6. Once inside the Google Hangout, you will see:
This enables private chat,
not viewable by the public,
in case you want to share
any questions/comments
with each other during the
Hangout.
You should be able to
see yourself in this
box if your camera
is on.
8. GOOGLE HANGOUT TIPS
Webcam
Since this is a video chat, you will need to use a computer that has a webcam enabled.
Lighting
Google Hangouts work best in a well-lit environment. If you can’t flood the room with light,
make sure you set up a light source facing you (behind the webcam, but directing light towards
you).
Audio
To ensure the best audio, please make sure you are in a quiet, controlled environment. Google
Hangouts will pick up on background noise, so make sure there are no noise distractions
around you.
If you experience an echo, there are two possible causes.
1. A Hangout participant is playing the live stream of the Hangout in another browser window.
Please make sure you are not playing the live stream in another browser window.
2. Two people are dialed into the Hangout in the same physical room. Please make sure you
are the only person in your room dialed into the Hangout.
