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I am involved in mentoring young
entrepreneurs who have started interior
design businesses & also lecture to
various students at different educational
institutions sharing my knowledge &
skill to inspire young designers. I see
this as investing into the lives of the next
generation of designers.
I have been a keynote speaker at
various Design Congresses such as DAS
Conference in Midrand, World Online
Congress, & World Interiors Day in Lagos
& Abuja, Nigeria. I see this as investing
into the lives of designers.
I have recently finished my term as
a co-opted Board Member of the IFI
(International Federation of Interior
Architects/Designers) & am now serving
as Ambassador for Africa for the IFI
Regional Council.
Hotel in Nigeria, a show gallery in Kuala people from all walks of life throughout I believe that it is important to be
Lumpur, Malaysia and Corporate Head Southern Africa, Nigeria, USA, Europe involved in CSR initiatives & have done so
Offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, & Dubai attended the course. I also wrote since the inception of my business. These
and Botswana. My 30 years of experience and presented a 2 year Higher Certificate include JAM (Joint Aid Management) &
working in Africa has given me a in Interior Design and Décor which was Robin Good Initiative.
deep understanding & insight into the accredited by the CHE. I am honoured to be a member of The
continent’s powerful creative energy. I offer face to face interior design & African Institute of The Interior Design
I believe that as a designer it is vitally décor workshops using my Urban Chic Professions (IID), the professional body
important to give back to design by Design Kit in a Box which I created, where representing the Interior Design Industry
investing in the future generation. I share my valuable 10 step process to in South Africa. The IID has been an
I have always been passionate about equip delegates to create beautiful spaces. integral part of my design growth & I
teaching & upskilling people in design. I My vision for 2022 is to launch online find it an invaluable source of expertise
was asked by Garden & Home magazine design & décor modules where I will & knowledge, networking & cross-
to present to their readers around South teach design online using my many polination of ideas, the collaboration of
Africa once a month for several years & international projects as case studies. design with like-minded colleagues as
then eventually to write & present a Design I have been one of 5 judges for many well as the wealth of design knowledge
& Décor Course for its readers. This was the years in the prestigious Caesarstone & inspiration & am thankful for the vital
fore runner of the in-depth DVR Design Student Design Awards as well as other role that the IID plays in my design career.
Academy One Year Correspondence Course national design competitions including dw
which I wrote and presented. Over 2000 SA Floors Annual Awards & Decorex. www.iidprofessions.org.za

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