Volume 10, Issue 1 (June)

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.77kzvtry

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 DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.ma7sv5cb

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 DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.qg7906at

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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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.hi9ge1t1

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 DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.mldccspi

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 DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.1x8xzjnv

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 DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.l0q9oszd

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 DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.6o85nf3a

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 DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.b00dlreu

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 DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.81b2fre1

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

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.35prsmhb

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMART-LINK APPLICATION FOR ENHANCING INFORMATION SHARING AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA

Zirra, B. G^*, Azi J.I., Dakyes S.U., Eze C., Abdullahi A.M

The integration of mobile technology has revolutionized the dissemination of information across various sectors of human endeavour, including higher education. This study proposes the development of an Android application tailored to enhance information dissemination and information sharing among undergraduate students of industrial design at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The envisioned applicat...

Jun, 2026 pp. 98-110

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.enqbk811

CONTEXT-RESPONSIVE DIGITAL TYPOGRAPHY: READABILITY AND LEGIBILITY ACROSS MOBILE, TABLET, AND DESKTOP INTERFACES

Shagaya, M.O^*

Typography in the digital age has transitioned from static, print-oriented practices to dynamic systems designed for screen-based communication. As digital interfaces increasingly mediate reading and information exchange, typography plays a critical role in usability, accessibility, and meaning-making. This study systematically examines how typography adapts across mobile, tablet, and desktop inte...

Jun, 2026 pp. 111-123

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.1xisewr8

EXPLORING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ADIRE IN FASHION: PROMOTING YORUBA CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Adepeko, E.O.^*, Adeoye, O.I.

Adire, a traditional Yoruba textile art form, holds immense cultural significance in Nigeria. Adire fabrics are some of the symbols of cultural heritage among the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria. This paper explores how Adire has transcended its utilitarian purpose to become a symbol of Yoruba identity and heritage. Through the lens of photography, and how contemporary designers and artists ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 124-137

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/ndr.2026.07xswwwd

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT FOR ENHANCING STUDENT ENROLMENT INTO PRINTING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

Kurawa A.B^*, Abdullahi A.M, Azi J.I., Abubakar S.

This study investigated the design and development of social media content to enhance information dissemination and improve student enrolment in Printing Technology programmes across polytechnics in Northern Nigeria. Utilizing a studio-based research method, the study employed CorelDRAW 2024 and Adobe Premiere Pro to develop 11 e-posters and a promotional video. A subset of three posters and one v...

Jun, 2026 pp. 138-152