Prof. Srini Srinivasan is a highly accomplished design educator, designer, and entrepreneur in creative design and technology development, with over 30 years of experience in Silicon Valley, the United States, Europe, and Asia. Presently, Srinivasan is a Professor of Industrial Design at the Design Institute of Innovation Shanghai (DIIS) and additionally the Chief Operations Officer … Continued

GLOBAL DESIGN PRINCIPLE Kourosh Salehi is a British architect, Urbanist and educator with over 25 years international experience in the UK, Asia and the Middle East. He has led the design process for a number of urban skylines in cities like London, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Doha, as well Mecca and Riyadh. He is a … Continued

Associate Professor Milagros Zingoni is the Director of the School of Interior Architecture at the University of Tennessee and the Director of Diversity Relations for the College of Architecture and Design. Before this, she was tenured Associate Professor at Arizona State University where she started her academic career 16 years ago. During this tenure, she … Continued

Chris Abbate is the founder of Novità Communications, a 28 year old PR, Marketing and Social Media firm focused on architecture, design and culture with a speciality in sustainability and wellness. Novita` is thirty person agency headquartered in NY with team members across American and is also part of a network of global agency partners. … Continued

Sarmad firmly believes that architecture is a technology that facilitates life. For him, the built environments inspire human beings and constitute a major factor in their well-being. Guided by this vision, he employs established and emerging technologies as a means to attain excellence and sustainability in the built environment. He holds international experience in governmental, … Continued

Reza is an award-winning architect, published poet and an exhibited photographer. He has been designing buildings in Canada since his graduation with a master’s degree in 1996. His architectural work has been published in many magazines, newspapers, and various online platforms, over the years. He has been an invited architectural critic and a mentor to … Continued

Early in her career, Nicole dedicated her efforts to collaborating with manufacturers, distributors, and contractors, aiming to deepen her comprehension of materials essential for her designs. This hands-on approach allowed her to grasp installation techniques firsthand, fostering an understanding that has positioned her as an ally throughout the construction process. Subsequently, Nicole transitioned into a … Continued

Professor Steffen Lehmann, Ph.D. Assoc. AIA, Dr.-Ing. (TU Berlin), AA Dipl (London) is an internationally recognized designer, strategic leader, entrepreneur, engineer, senior academic, author, and urbanist. In 1993, he registered as a licensed architect and urban designer in Berlin. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, AIA and the RIBA. He is … Continued

RSA (ELECT), FRIA, FRIAS Professor Alan Pert became Director of Melbourne School of Design in October 2012 and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Architecture Building & Planning at the University of Melbourne in 2021. As Director and Deputy Dean his role has been to shape a distinctive Identity for the faculty and to inspire … Continued