On Thursday November 23, 2023, an interactive session for international collaboration and opportunities was organized by Interior Design and Graphic Design Department. The event, hosted at the Syndicate Hall of Lahore College for Women university Lahore, brought together the innovative minds of Institute of Design and Visual Arts and School of Art and Creative Industries Teesside University UK in a shared pursuit of pushing art and design boundaries.

 

In a vibrant exchange of ideas and creativity, Vice Chancellor LCWU Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz and Ms. Lynne Hugill, a Principal Lecturer (International) at Teesside University emphasized the importance of cross-cultural collaboration in today's interconnected world. Mr. Syed Abidi, Regional Director Teesside University (Pakistan & MENA Region), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Afzal, Dean Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences LCWU, Ms. Ayesha Sadiqa from Graphic Design and Ms. Farhana Naz from Interior Design Department engaged in an interactive session aimed at fostering international collaboration and exploring exciting opportunities in the world of art and design.

 

A highlight of the event was the exhibition of different projects from the students of Interior Design through the exploration of different materials, products and models in different design techniques. Throughout the session, discussions focused on the vast opportunities for faculty and students to broaden their horizons through exchange programs, joint exhibitions, online training programs and advanced initiatives in the field of art and design. Faculty members explored potential avenues for higher education and collaborative projects that would leverage the strengths of each institution.

 

As the session concluded, the participants left with a renewed sense of inspiration and a shared commitment to breaking down barriers through the universal language of art.