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Hali Oduor

If you can’t travel…

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…then get on the way now – Visit Kenya virtually

Fighting wanderlust with Urban Change Lab

Are you missing travelling as much as we are? Seeing other places like the warm indian ocean, interacting with nice strangers, getting surprised by new experiences like being chased by a mountain goat. That’s what we love, you too? We know, we can’t bring you out of the lockdown but we can add an experience to get you in the mood for your next trip…

Hali Odour with her new bag
Hali Oduor with her new bag

With a simple idea you start your journey..

A simple sentence: “I would like a brown leather bag” and your conversation with your tailor in Kenya starts. She will ask you questions and together you will make your project.

A virtual trip to another continent… And if you want to go to Kenya anyway, just pick up your bag at your tailor (but we also deliver everywhere with DHL).

Start your journey now

Hali Oduor’s idea

“A light tan leather duffle bag.
2 Short straps
1 long strap
and pockets inside..
“

The realization, a journey

First, your tailor clarifies all questions with you. During the production, you get a direct insight via videos and photos and you coordinate.

Check out Hali Oduor’s project

Pick up by yourself or have it delivered

Hali Oduor did not receive her bag via DHL as planned, but picked it up herself in Nairobi from Claudia Kimani at the end of her virtual journey. Both options provide surprising insights.

The urban change lab experience is a unique one. As the client I was able to design my bag and be a part of the process hand in hand with the artisan. The whole experience and having my idea realized intrigued me and I wanted to meet Claudia, the artisan behind the bag. The Urban Change Lab has a great concept going and I enjoyed my experience with them.

Hali Oduor

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Jochen Baumeister

About Jochen Baumeister

Jochen is the founder of the Urban Change Lab. He is a serial entrepreneur and consultant with more than 20 years experience. He has an degree in urban planning from the University of Dortmund. Furthermore he in an educated craftsman in electronics. This contributes to a better understanding of the challenges the local artisans working for us face. Jochen is married to a Kenyan medical doctor who brought him closer to Kenyan society.

Custom made for our clients

custom made leather card case

custom made leather card case

custom made drawer insert 390 x 483 mm

custom made drawer insert 390 x 483 mm

custom made inserts for cutlery drawers

custom made inserts for cutlery drawers

custom made white bed

custom made white bed

custom made shorts-suit in arctic blue

custom made shorts-suit in arctic blue

custom made shoulder bag: green fabric with dog paw print

custom made shoulder bag: green fabric with dog paw print

The Urban Change Lab helps you to realize your ideas for hand-crafted items. Your concept will be crafted by an artisan in Africa (e.g. Kenya, Ghana or Rwanda). If you like, you can establish contact with your artisan in the process. A positive side-effect of Read More…

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