Lecturer and Head of Higher Certificate in Creative Development
Qualifications
Research Interests
My current research explores the intersections of co-design and design thinking within curriculum design in Higher Certificate programmes. I am particularly interested in how collaborative and human-centred design approaches can be integrated to enhance learning experiences and strengthen their real-world relevance. My interests also extend to fashion and textiles, and as an emerging researcher, I am passionate about contributing to innovation and growth in design education.
Biography
I hold a Master’s degree in Consumer Science from the University of Pretoria, where my research, titled Luxury value perceptions that drive South African female consumers’ purchase intent for luxury exotic leather accessories, explored consumer behaviour in the luxury fashion sector. I currently work in higher education as the Programme Coordinator for Higher Certificate in Creative Development at Vega, specialist school of Emeris. As an emerging researcher, my work focuses on curriculum design through the lenses of co-design, design thinking, and human-centred design. I have presented my research at national conferences, including SAPHE 2024 (Curriculum Development: A Design Thinking Case Study) and DEFSA 2025 (A Human-Centred and Collaborative Approach to Curriculum Design for Higher Certificate Programmes in Creative Disciplines – A Case Study). My current research continues to explore how collaborative and human-centred design approaches can enhance learning experiences and real-world relevance in creative education. In addition, I have a strong interest in fashion and textiles and am currently exploring innovative and sustainable fashion and textile practices.
Lecturer and Head of Higher Certificate in Creative Development
Qualifications
Research Interests
My current research explores the intersections of co-design and design thinking within curriculum design in Higher Certificate programmes. I am particularly interested in how collaborative and human-centred design approaches can be integrated to enhance learning experiences and strengthen their real-world relevance. My interests also extend to fashion and textiles, and as an emerging researcher, I am passionate about contributing to innovation and growth in design education.
Biography
I hold a Master’s degree in Consumer Science from the University of Pretoria, where my research, titled Luxury value perceptions that drive South African female consumers’ purchase intent for luxury exotic leather accessories, explored consumer behaviour in the luxury fashion sector. I currently work in higher education as the Programme Coordinator for Higher Certificate in Creative Development at Vega, specialist school of Emeris. As an emerging researcher, my work focuses on curriculum design through the lenses of co-design, design thinking, and human-centred design. I have presented my research at national conferences, including SAPHE 2024 (Curriculum Development: A Design Thinking Case Study) and DEFSA 2025 (A Human-Centred and Collaborative Approach to Curriculum Design for Higher Certificate Programmes in Creative Disciplines – A Case Study). My current research continues to explore how collaborative and human-centred design approaches can enhance learning experiences and real-world relevance in creative education. In addition, I have a strong interest in fashion and textiles and am currently exploring innovative and sustainable fashion and textile practices.
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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