College of Design
Overview
Career Opportunities
Overview
“Eventually everything connects – people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se.” – Charles Eames
CDES Vision
The College of Design at AUE is committed to becoming a leader in creative design education both in the United Arab Emirates and internationally. To achieve this goal CDES is committed to providing students with critical theoretical knowledge, as well as market-oriented practical expertise to better prepare our graduates for their future.
CDES Mission
The College of Design at AUE empowers students through creative research, critique, personal growth, and diverse applications of design methodologies.
Career Opportunities
Students who graduate from the College of Fine Arts and Design are highly motivated and creative individuals who can pursue professional career opportunities. They will be employed in diverse fields and professional areas in the challenging world of arts and design.
- Animation
- Illustration
- Web Design
- Interior Design
- Universal Design Consultancy
- Fashion Design
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STATS & FUN FACTS
209
ENROLLED
STUDENTS
4
UNDERGRADUATE SPECIALIZATIONS
70%
OF ENROLLED STUDENTS RECEIVE AID
120+
ALUMNI WORLDWIDE
Faculty
Prof. Taha Duri
Professor / Dean
Dr. Toufic Haidamous
Assistant Professor / Department Chair - Interior Design
Mr. Wameedh Jamil
Assistant Professor / Department Chair - Graphic Design
Ms. Shlagha Agarwal
Assistant Professor / Department Chair - Fashion Design
Mr. Rahul Malpure
Assistant Professor / Department Chair -Digital Animation
Dr. Arafat Al Naim
Associate Professor
Dr. Luca Donner
Assistant Professor
Ms. Jill Alexandria
Assistant Professor
Mr. Ali Matay
Assistant Professor
Mrs. Ghada Mohamad
Assistant Professor
Mr. Neven Mihic
Assistant Professor
Mr. Gaurav Jain
Assistant Professor
COLLEGE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
| Name | Designation |
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Dr. Eng Ani Atanasova |
CEO and co-founder of Pixelhunters, UAE
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Hamid Kerayechian |
CEO of Ayana Holding
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Mr. Kris Barber |
Director, Dgrade, Dubai, UAE
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Manal Ajaj |
Fashion Designer, Dubai
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Paul Bishop |
Owner & Founder/Bishop Design company
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Saad Moaswes |
Managing Director -Bond Interiors Company
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Mr. Ali Abdulla Sharif |
Head of Marketing - Ministry of Interior General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners affairs - Dubai - (AUE Alumni)
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Mina Ghassemi |
Co-owner and head of fashion design department - (AUE Alumni)
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Ms. Salama Al Hajeri |
AUE Alumni – college of Design -in interior design - (AUE Alumni)
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