Design Innovation as a Sustainable Means to Raise Awareness of Ghana’s Indigenous Clothing Style

Mohammed Ibrahim, Atta Kusi Ankrah, Mark Oduro Brobbey, Adu Acheampong, Amos Emmanuel, Maud Schall, Michael Obeng Nyarko · 2026 · Journal of Design and Craft Studies

Summary. This study investigates Ghana's traditional 'densikran' royal clothing style using design innovation to raise awareness among youth. Researchers applied digital design methods using Adobe Photoshop to transform adinkra symbols into innovative cloth designs through simplification, exaggeration, and abstraction. The approach streamlines production of intricate traditional patterns, reduces design time, and creates opportunities for sustainable livelihoods while preserving Ghana's cultural heritage and empowering local communities.

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DOI

10.35738/jdcs.v1.2026.02

Countries

Ghana

Regions

Africa

Categories

indigenous-innovation, entrepreneurship, general-innovation

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2026-10-01