CHAI TIME

South Asian Design Educators in South Africa

Join us for Chai Time with Dr. Neshane Harvey, Vice Dean, and Dr. Reshma Maharajh, Senior Lecturer, both at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Together, they will share stories from their teaching, bold insights into design education, and reflections on working within diverse cultural and academic contexts. 🌍

This conversation is an exciting opportunity to explore pedagogy, practice, and the evolving role of design across geographies, creating space for connection, dialogue, and shared learning. ✨

Topic: South Asian Design Educators in South Africa

Friday, May 15th, 2026 | 12 – 1 PM ET / 6 – 7PM SAST

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85696837048

Dr. Neshane Harvey is Vice Dean at the University of Johannesburg and a Professor of Fashion Design. Her work explores human-centered and socially responsive approaches to design education, with a focus on shaping meaningful, reflective learning experiences.

Dr. Reshma Maharajh is a Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Her practice spans design education, research, and artistic inquiry, with a focus on identity, culture, and lived experience

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Chai Time

Panel discussions where stories of adaptation, South Asian model-minority myths, perceptions and perspectives, challenges, and growth are shared through a long-living tradition of sharing a cup of Chai.