Justin Ikerionwu

Muenfua Lewis and Justin Ikerionwu, By Design

They built a coffee table magazine to showcase Black creatives; Why this week’s issue will be By Design’s last

The sixth and final issue of By Design magazine is a culmination of the work of three Black men who saw a lack of community and representation in Kansas City’s art ecosystem — and decided to create their own, shared Muenfua Lewis and Justin Ikerionwu.  “By Design has always been about going deeper and breaking…

Saturday MRKT, Justin Ikerionwu, By Design magazine

Saturday MRKT invites creatives, makers to vibe in a space with vintage grocery store feel

A crossroads for creative collisions is planned this weekend amid a celebration of street/pop culture, said Justin Ikerionwu. “[We want to] bring together the different members of the creative and entrepreneur community and through … conversations and overall just a great vibe, they can interact and form future collaborations,” said Ikerionwu, organizer of the Nov….