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“Eventually everything connects – people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se.” – Charles Eames
CDES Mission
The College of Design at AUE empowers students through creative research, critique, personal growth, and diverse applications of design methodologies.
The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) has granted AUE’s Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, and Bachelor of Science in Animation the designation of Substantial Equivalency with accredited programs in the United States.
11250 Roger Bacon Drive,
Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248, USA
Telephone: +1-703-437-0700 nasad.arts-accredit.org
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
- Fashion Design
- Universal Design Consultancy
COLLEGE OF DESIGN
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STATS & FUN FACTS
4
PROGRAMS
343
ALUMNI WORLDWIDE
163
ENROLLED
STUDENTS
72%
OF ENROLLED STUDENTS RECEIVE AID
Updated as of October 23, 2025
Faculty
Prof. Taha Duri
Professor / Dean
Dr. Toufic Haidamous
Assistant Professor / Department Chair - Interior Design / Acting Department Chair - Fashion Design
Mr. Wameedh Jamil
Assistant Professor / Department Chair - Graphic Design / Acting Department Chair - Digital Animation
Dr. Luca Donner
Associate Professor / Program Director – Master of Architecture
Dr. Arafat Al Naim
Associate Professor
Dr. Ahmad Nizam Othman
Assistant Professor
Ms. Shlagha Agarwal
Assistant Professor
Mr. Gaurav Jain
Assistant Professor
Ms. Ferwa Ibrahim
Assistant Professor
Mrs. Mai Zoheir
Assistant Professor
Mr. Darren Herbert
Assistant Professor
Ms. Laura Londono Victoria
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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