Biography and expertise
Yaw's research interests revolve around decolonisation, African philosophy, design education, and cultural narratives. His research explores integrating indigenous identities and traditional methodologies into African design education curricula, critiquing colonial influences and advocating for culturally authentic, community-driven pedagogies. Ofosu-Asare employs postcolonial theory, storied ethnography, autoethnography, arts-based, and participatory research methods to navigate postcolonial experiences, unpack complexities of decolonisation in education, and integrate creative practices and community engagement. He seeks collaborations in design, education, and technology, exploring the intersection of indigenous knowledge systems and design practices to develop culturally relevant, sustainable curricula education systems. Partnerships with digital literacy initiatives focused on enhancing online learning environments and user experience through design principles are also of interest.
Yaw's work contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals
