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The IID Student Advisory Committee

he IID is aware that South year students with a realistic idea of what a national body for interior design
Africa has many young, talented to anticipate in the working world. professionals, and advise the IID on
Tinterior designers and would The Student Advisory Committee is current student affairs and issues. The
like to interact with them more. The one of five committees that make up ultimate vision of the committee is to
IID wants to empower its young student the IID. This newly formed committee bridge the gap between interior design
members by amplifying their individual has the potential to grow, evolve, and students and the professional industry
voices and collaborating with them to continue to have a significant impact by connecting students to a national
shape the industry's future. IID student on young interior design professionals. community of other students and
members can anticipate online talks and The Student Advisory Committee aims interior design professionals. dw
other activities that will provide final- to improve the IID’s presence amongst
interior students, promote the IID as www.iidprofessions.org.za

Nomfundo Mtshali
Trevor Sibanda – IID Student
Nomfundo Fortunate Desiree Asand'amahlabangane Mtshali is a
Advisory Committee Chairperson twenty-three-year-old student at the Durban University of Technology
Trevor is a young interior designer living and working in Johannesburg. completing her Interior Design qualification whilst serving as a
His passion for assimilating information and forming creative solutions to member of the IID Student Advisory Committee.
existing interior design problems has led to him furthering his education at She was born and bred in the colourful city of Durban, KwaZulu
a post-graduate level. He is currently employed as an Assistant Lecturer at Natal, and cites the city’s rich mix of historical architecture and
the department of interior design and is currently completing his Master its residents as a major influence on her work. Her passion for the
of Arts in Design specialising in Interior Design. As a young interior preservation of historic architectural and interior details in new
designer and academic, he is on a steep and steady learning curve with a interventions is noticeable in her early designs. She loves a good
fervent focus on local urban regeneration strategies. Trevor’s enthusiasm challenge and believes that nothing is impossible. Nomfundo aims to
for student affairs has led to him serving as the chairperson of the African explore as many creative industries as possible and aims to further her
Institute of Interior Designers (IID) Student Advisory Committee where he interior design and architecture knowledge as a young creative. She
continues to have an impact on the development of interior design students. aspires to be internationally known for her designs and to be involved
in local and international projects.

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