Belle Yemofio
Belle Yemofio | |
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| Known for | interior design |
| Website | https://www.ellendavisinteriordesign.com/ |
Belle Yemofio is a Ghanaian interior designer who serves as the founder and creative director of EllenDavis Interior Design. She is known for her contributions within Ghana’s design industry and a winner of Italy International Design Award.[1][2]
Early life and education
She began her early career in the United States. She was raised in a family with a background in creative work: her father is an architect, her mother engaged in knitting and crochet, two of her siblings are architects, and another is a confectioner.[3]
Career
She initially worked in banking. During this period, she undertook interior decoration projects for family, friends, and her own residence and developed an interest in sourcing decorative and antique items. After more than thirteen years in banking, she transitioned to interior design and has worked in the field for over eight years.[3]
In June 2022, she received two awards: a Luxury Lifestyle Award for luxury residential interior design in Ghana, and a She Achiever recognition in interior design at the African Women Awards organized in Egypt. In November 2021, she was named Most Respected CEO in Interior and Exterior Design at the Ghana Industry CEO Awards.[4] In May 2021, she received recognition in interior design at the Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards.[5]
Her work has been referenced in publications including, The Business Executive (issue no. 105, 2021), Glitz Africa Living, Dream Magazine Africa, Humble Beginning Stories (Canadian blog), and Ghana 365 (UK blog).[3]
In 2024, Forbes Africa included her in its “Big Ideas and Small Giants: Purpose-Driven and Proudly African” feature.[6] She is an author of the book The Art and Science of Interior Design.[7] In 2026, she received a nomination for African Interior Designer of the Year at the Africa Golden Awards.[8]
References
- ↑ "Ghanaian designer Belle Yemofio wins prestigious award at International Design Awards in Milan - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "EllenDavis Interior Design strengthens design excellence through strategic supplier conversations - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 "The Curve Residence Project". IIDA Italy International Design Award. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ Atafori, Ayuure (30 November 2021). "Top CEOs win at 4th Ghana Industry CEOs Awards in Accra". The Business Executive. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ Journalist, Andy Frimpong Manso-; Journalist, Andy Frimpong Manso- (31 May 2021). "23 industrious women honored at 7th Feminine Ghana Achievement Award - Republic Online". Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "Big Ideas And Small Giants: Purpose-Driven And Proudly African". www.forbesafrica.com. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "Belle Yemofio Unveils 'The Art and Science of Interior Design' - A Masterpiece of Creativity and Expertise - AmeyawDebrah.com". 29 January 2025. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "Ghana's Belle Yemofio wins Int'l design award in Milan". 14 March 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2026.