Articles

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Research Article

A GRAPHIC DESIGN ANALYSIS OF USABILITY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF ANTI-COUNTERFEITING FEATURES ON ANTI-MALARIA PACKAGING IN NIGERIA

Yusuf M.S^*, Abdullahi A.M, Azi J.I., Abdulrahman A

Every day in Nigeria, patients visit pharmacies to obtain vital anti-malarial drugs. Trusting the packaging, they may unknowingly purchase counterfeit, ineffective, or harmful medicine. This doctoral research examines a key visual communication failure: the "security gap" between anti-counterfeiting graphics on pharmaceutical packaging and their usability. Focusing on anti-malarial medicine, the s...

Jun, 2026 pp. 1-9

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Research Article

DIGITAL ADAPTATION OF OYO CULTURAL SYMBOLS FOR MODERN PRINTING OF FABRICS

Olaipupo Olawunmi Balikis^*, Gwari, W. B., Saliu, A. R

This study investigates the digital adaptation of indigenous Oyo cultural symbols into motifs for contemporary textile fabric printing. Focusing on selected visual symbols of Oyo people in Southwestern Nigeria, the research adopts a practice-based research approach in which traditional motifs are digitally reconstructed using vector-based design software, and applied to polyester fabric through dy...

Jun, 2026 pp. 10-16

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Research Article

RECYCLING FABRIC WASTE FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION: CREATIVE PATHWAYS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ECONOMIC VALUE IN ZARIA FASHION HOUSES

Osumeje, B. O.^*, Bako, G.W., Saliu, A. R, Lawal, K. M

Textile waste poses environmental and economic challenges in developing countries with limited recycling systems. This study investigates recycling potential for pre-consumer fabric waste from fashion houses in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. An exploratory studio-based methodology combined systematic waste quantification, observations, semi-structured interviews, and hands-on experimentation. 300 k...

Jun, 2026 pp. 17-25

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TRANSLATING LOCAL GEOMORPHOLOGY INTO TACTILE RELIEF: OFF-LOOM HAND-TUFTING AS A MODERN INTERPRETIVE MEDIUM FOR PLATEAU STATE LANDSCAPE ART

Shemfe F. N.^*, Bako, G.W., Saliu, A. R

This study addresses the need for modern textile practices to interpret and promote Nigeria's natural heritage, specifically the unique landscapes of Plateau State. Despite the area's rich geomorphology, its artistic documentation through contemporary textile techniques and exploration, such as hand-tufting, remains limited. Furthermore, the aesthetic values of these natural sites are increasingly...

Jun, 2026 pp. 26-36

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Research Article

TYPOGRAPHICAL ELEMENTS USAGE ON BILLBOARD DESIGN AND HOW IT AFFECTS READABILITY

Izumah A. Y.^*, Abdullahi A.M, Abdullahi I.M., Amedu N.

Poor legibility of most typographical elements on billboards across Kaduna indicates that they lack conformity to standard principles and elements of typographic use, thereby, affecting the qualities of billboard design in terms of legibility, readability, kerning, leading and suitability as affected by the space, height and baseline. The basic objectives of this study are to determine the typogra...

Jun, 2026 pp. 37-51

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Research Article

SIMULATION OF WEAVING DRAFT PATTERNS ON HAND EMBROIDERED CAPS (KUBE) USING COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN IN TEXTILES

Abdullahi M.^*, Bako, G.W., Abdullahi S.

This study explores the simulation of weaving draft patterns for hand-embroidered Hausa caps (kube) using Computer-Aided Design (CAD), specifically CorelDraw. It emphasizes alphabetical coding (name drafting) as a structured alternative to conventional pattern drafting methods. The primary aim was to digitally simulate these weaving drafts to produce scalable embroidery designs. Adopting a practic...

Jun, 2026 pp. 52-62

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Research Article

UTILIZATION OF TIGER NUT (CYPERUS ESCULENTUS) CHAFF ASH AS A FLUX IN CERAMIC GLAZE

Aigbudume T.E^*, Opoku E.V, Alkali C.V.

This study explores the valorization of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) chaff ash (TNCA), a fibrous agro-waste by-product, as a sustainable flux material in high-fire ceramic glaze formulations. The research addresses the environmental burden of agricultural waste and the reliance on imported ceramic raw materials in Nigeria. TNCA was produced by calcining dried tiger nut chaff at 800°C and analyze...

Jun, 2026 pp. 63-70

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Research Article

FORMULATION OF LOW-TO-MEDIUM TEMPERATURE GLAZES USING VARYING PROPORTIONS OF GROUNDNUT SHELL ASH AS A BASE MATERIAL

Ogunwole V.B^*, Balogun A.

This study investigates the use of groundnut shell ash (GSA) as a sustainable base material in the formulation of low to medium-temperature ceramic glazes using the triaxial blend method. The research was aimed at determining the effects of varying proportions of GSA in combination with feldspar and kaolin on the physical and aesthetic properties of glaze coatings fired between 1000°C and 1180°C. ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 71-78

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Research Article

ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AI IN GRAPHIC DESIGN: EXAMINING AUTHORSHIP, OWNERSHIP, AND RESPONSIBILITY IN NIGERIAN AND AFRICAN CONTEXTS

Danjuma, G.^*, Abdullahi A., Abdullahi I.M., Abubakar S.

The implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the field of graphic design is transforming the conception, creation, and distribution of visual content. Since the integration of generative image systems, AI usage has been incorporated into professional design procedures. Although the technologies broaden the creative opportunities and accelerate the production process, they also carry...

Jun, 2026 pp. 79-87

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Research Article

EVALUATION OF POSTERS AS EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS FOR ENHANCING HEALTH EDUCATION IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN SABON GARI, NIGERIA

Danjuma, G.^*, Abdullahi I.M., Abdullahi A., Balogun A.

Inadequate and outdated instructional materials have impeded the effective teaching of health education in many Nigerian public primary schools. This study, was conducted to assess instructional posters aimed at improving pupils’ understanding and performance in health education. The study employed a combination of survey and quasi-experimental research designs. The target population consisted of ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 88-97