**5. The challenges of Cultural Inspired Design Education in Nigeria**

Craft in the context of globalization represent a balance between preservation of tradition and global awareness of the diversities of culture. The traditional handcraft in Nigeria is one of the sustainable options for producing objects and artifacts using natural and local materials. The introduction of formal training in industrial design has complemented the role of traditional craft production culture. The problems facing the development of culturally inspired design in Nigeria is classified under the following:

