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Graduate Mentor
Interior Design and Architecture Graduate Career CatalystGraduate Mentor
Sep. 2024I empower Interior Design and Architecture Graduates to overcome career barriers and secure the roles of their dreams.
Senior Lecturer
University of BrightonSenior Lecturer
Mar. 2024Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Advisory Board Member
Durban University of TechnologyAdvisory Board Member
May. 2023Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaAs a member of the Advisory Board for the Department of Interior Design at DUT, I provide input and sound boarding on educational development using my expertise as a globally experienced academic.
Senior Lecturer, EDI Lead of the Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment
University of LincolnSenior Lecturer, EDI Lead of the Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment
Feb. 2022 - Mar. 2024Lincoln, England, United KingdomLink Tutor presenting final year BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design programme between University of Lincoln and Hong Kong Design Institute. As Link Tutor, I strategize, manage, develop, and deliver the final year curriculum of the BA (Hons) IAD programme. Lead of EDI at the Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment Researcher in the field of retail design, focusing on cultural sustainability and identity
Co-opted Expert Member of the Board
International Federation of Interior Architects/DesignersCo-opted Expert Member of the Board
Feb. 2020 - Feb. 2022New York, United StatesAs a co-opted expert member of the board of the IFI, I brought unique future-focused, regional, and educational expertise to the board while taking a global perspective. I contributed to the following highlight programmes: IFI IAD Education Policy Review and Resolution IFI Insite Co- chair IFI African Regional Roundtable I participated in further IFI initiatives and activities occurring during my board term.
Lecturer & Programme Coordinator BSc Interior Architecture
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van PretoriaLecturer & Programme Coordinator BSc Interior Architecture
May. 2015 - Feb. 2022GautengCoordinator of BSc Interior Architecture Programme Year 2 Lead for BSc Interior Architecture Lecturer in Design, Design Theory, Material Studies Coordinator for the Material Studies Module Stream Supervisor for students in Masters in Interior Architecture (Prof) Researcher Member of the EBIT Faculty Curriculum Transformation Committee
Interior Architect
Self-employedInterior Architect
Feb. 2014Brighton, England, United KingdomI employ a human-centred and research driven approach to design. I champion collaborative and co-creative design approaches. I facilitate localised design practices. I have conducted professional practice projects in: Retail Design Exhibition Design Hospitality Design Graphic Design Branding
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Winking PlumBlogger
Feb. 2014 - Feb. 2016PTA, JHBPersonal Blog
Stand up Comedian
Zakkiya KhanStand up Comedian
Apr. 2013 - Feb. 2015GautengStand up comedy www.zakkiyakhan.com
Design Partner
The Design PartnershipDesign Partner
Mar. 2012 - Feb. 2014Parktown North, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaHospitality design, Retail design, Exhibition Design
Candidate Senior Architectural Technologist
Ruben Reddy ArchitectsCandidate Senior Architectural Technologist
Feb. 2008 - Dec. 2008Durban Area, South AfricaDesign development Written documentation Graphic presentations (brochures) Working drawings Team design and individual design 1. Joze Plecnik Stadium – Slovenia (Regeneration of a club soccer stadium of historic value designed by Slovenian Architect Jose Plecnik) 2. Milady’s Sky bridge – Durban (Design of a bridge connecting two retail buildings in Durban City centre) 3. Mthatha Stadium – Mthatha (Design of a training ground stadium in preparation for FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup)
Candidate Senior Architectural Technologist
Harber and AssociatesCandidate Senior Architectural Technologist
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2007Durban Area, South AfricaDesign Development 3D Presentation Submission Drawings Client Meetings 1. Habitat for Humanity builder’s manual (A3 complete submission drawing for self building) 2. Carnegie Art Gallery Competition (Extension to heritage architecture that opens the existing to courtyard space) 3. House Wilson (Estate housing with Frank Lloyd Wright influence)

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