Lecturer and Head of Communication Design
Qualifications
Research interests
Biography
I began my academic career at Vega in 2013 as a lecturer in Communication Design, teaching both second- and third-year students. Over the years, I became increasingly involved in the awards portfolio, helping to guide and celebrate student achievement. In 2019, I was honoured to be ranked the number one lecturer by the Loeries, and I placed second in 2020.
In 2021, I stepped into the role of Head of Discipline for Communication Design, where I have been able to contribute to curriculum development, academic leadership, and the overall direction of the programme. I completed my Master’s degree in Creative Brand Leadership in 2024, strengthening my expertise in design, branding, and educational practice.
My current research focuses on the relationship between language, culture, and design. In 2025, I presented a paper at the DEFSA conference at Nelson Mandela Bay University, exploring how home languages influence design thinking and the value this brings to communication design students. I continue to pursue research on linguistic diversity, student identity, and inclusive creative pedagogy to help shape the next generation of designers.
Lecturer and Head of Communication Design
Qualifications
Research interests
Biography
I began my academic career at Vega in 2013 as a lecturer in Communication Design, teaching both second- and third-year students. Over the years, I became increasingly involved in the awards portfolio, helping to guide and celebrate student achievement. In 2019, I was honoured to be ranked the number one lecturer by the Loeries, and I placed second in 2020.
In 2021, I stepped into the role of Head of Discipline for Communication Design, where I have been able to contribute to curriculum development, academic leadership, and the overall direction of the programme. I completed my Master’s degree in Creative Brand Leadership in 2024, strengthening my expertise in design, branding, and educational practice.
My current research focuses on the relationship between language, culture, and design. In 2025, I presented a paper at the DEFSA conference at Nelson Mandela Bay University, exploring how home languages influence design thinking and the value this brings to communication design students. I continue to pursue research on linguistic diversity, student identity, and inclusive creative pedagogy to help shape the next generation of designers.
An educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education
Formed by the strategic evolution of The IIE's Varsity College, IIE MSA, Vega and
the School of Hospitality and Service Management, uniting under the Emeris name.
Emeris is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company registration number: 1987/004754/07. View certificate here.
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