Permanent Faculty
Education:
MArtDesEd, University of New South Wales (UNSW, Australia), 2009
MA History, Karachi University (KU), 2004
Founder of The Karachi Collective, an online platform creating scholarship on Art and Design within South Asia and its diaspora. Editorial board member and guest writer, Journal of Art and Design Education Pakistan, NCA, Lahore. Member, Critical Knowledge Lab, Karachi Biennale Trust.
SAIRA DANISH AHMED
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Faculty-History and Contextual Studies
Education:
MS Marketing and Merchandising, Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2014.
BFD (Hons), Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2011
Jauhar began her career in 2005, specializing in bespoke fashion. With fifteen years of work experience in crafting custom-made fashion pieces, overseeing an atelier, and sharing her knowledge through teaching, Jauhar has played a key role in shaping the fashion design curriculum at ITC.
Amina Jauhar
Fashion Program Coordinator,
Faculty- Fashion Design
Education:
MA (Hons.) Visual Arts, National College of Art, 2018.
BFA, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, 2015.
Mir is a visual artist. She has been displaying her work in prominent art galleries in Pakistan and internationally. With a keen interest in painting, Mir creates dynamic family portraits employing a unique aesthetic language. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Mir has been a devoted art educator.
Sarah Mir
Academic Coordinator,
Faculty- Drawing and Contextual Studies.
Visiting Faculty
Education:
MA Art History and Criticism, The State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2019.
BD Industrial Design, University of Karachi, 2013.
Nageen Shaikh is a Fulbright scholar, art historian, critic, and industrial designer. Her research and pedagogy prioritize questions of production over ideation in South Asian art, contemporary artists’ studios, and collaborations between materials, design, and science.
Nageen Shaikh
Faculty –History and Contextual Studies
Education:
BFD (Hons), Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2009.
Mannal Jayyad Dar is a fashion designer and entrepreneur. Her areas of expertise encompass Fashion Illustration, Pattern Making, and Draping. Her teaching career commenced in 2015, and she has been sharing her passion for fashion ever since. Beyond that, Dar is a dynamic entrepreneur, managing her own clothing line and home decor business.
Mannal Jayyad Dar
Faculty- Fashion Design
Education:
MS Marketing and Merchandising, Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2019
B. Des Textile Design, Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2013
Maria Fazal is a Textile Designer and Educationist. Since 2015, she has been associated with several institutions where she teaches specialized courses, including Techniques and Processes, Print Design, Surface Embellishment, Business Planning and Application, Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures, and Marketing courses.
Maria Fazal
Faculty – Textile Design
Education :
MBA, Institute of Business Management, 2008.
BBA, Institute of Business Management, 2005.
Nazia Latif has nurtured a profound passion for language. Her journey has encompassed editorial writing, content creation, and academic research. Her portfolio has expanded to encompass teaching Culture Studies, Descriptive Writing, Oral and Written Business Communication Skills, Business Management and Leadership, and Business Ethics.
Nazia Latif
Faculty – Business Communication Skills
Education:
B. Des Textile Design, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, 2001.
A highly accomplished textile professional with Al Karam Textiles (2001-2016). In 2016, she made a transition to the education sector, sharing her extensive knowledge and expertise with aspiring designers. Simultaneously, Akram has ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing a brand specializing in innovative textiles, including weaving, print, and embroidered embellishments.
Qurat Ul Ain Akram
Faculty – Textile Design
Education:
BFA, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, 2016.
Razin Rubin is a visual artist. Rubin has been actively showcasing her artwork, both in Pakistan and the United States. Additionally, Rubin has been an integral part of the Vasl Artists’ Association since 2017, where she serves as a Project Coordinator. She has been a member of the design faculty at ITC since its inception.
Razin Rubin
Faculty- Design
Education:
Bs(Hons.) in Textile Design Technology, Textile Institute of Pakistan, 2017.
Shagufta Hameed is an accomplished instructor in CAD and Computer Fundamentals. Applying her skills, she embarked on a career at Zellbury, as a Textile Designer for three years. Subsequently, Hameed joined GulAhmed-Ideas as a senior Textile Designer till 2022.
Hameed’s unwavering commitment to education, coupled with her industry experience, positions her as an invaluable asset to the ITC community.
Shagufta Hameed
Faculty- Textile Design/CAD
Education:
BFD (Hons), Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2014.
Sibtain commenced her career as a fashion designer. Her entrepreneurial passion led her to launch her fashion label, SHENANNZ, based in Pakistan, the UK, and Switzerland. Sibtain’s fashion collections have been exhibited and showcased at prestigious platforms, including Montreux Moda and Globus-Switzerland.As an educator, she aims to bridge the gap between industry and academia.
Shenila Ali Sibtain
Faculty- Fashion Design
Education:
MS Marketing and Merchandising, Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2016.
BA, F.G College, 1991.
Following her education, Abdulla pursued a career in the visual arts field. Since 2007, she has been associated with teaching at various design institutions in Karachi, where she has offered courses related to fashion, art history, and computer-aided design.
Tasneem Abdulla
Faculty- Fashion Design
Education:
B.Des, National College of Arts (NCA), 1989.
Iqbal Ahmed is a senior architect and designer with four decades of experience in the dynamic world of design and architecture. He specializes in calligraphy, portraits, model making, 3D modeling, sculpture, steel and wood crafting. Mr. Ahmed’s illustrious journey in the field began in 1983, and since then, he has been dedicated to the craft of transforming spaces into functional and visually captivating environments.
Iqbal Ahmed
Faculty- Drafting
Education:
MS Marketing and Merchandising, Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2012.
BFD (Hons), Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2009
With a remarkable career spanning fourteen years, Qamar has been involved in the field of academia since. In addition to his academic contributions, Qamar has also pursued private practice, gaining exposure while working for various fashion design brands in Karachi.
Saad Qamar
Faculty- Fashion Design
Education:
B.Arch, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, 2020.
Ozair Bin Mansoor is both a practicing architect and a professional artist, with a focus on documenting urban architectural heritage. As a practicing architect, he runs his own architecture studio, Design Forum. Mansoor’s distinct blend of architectural insight and artistic ingenuity enriches his contributions to both fields.
Ozair Bin Mansoor
Faculty- Drawing
Education:
MS Marketing and Merchandising, Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2015.
BFD (Hons), Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2013.
Emmanuel is a professional fashion designer and stylist, with a career around various high-end fashion brands. He has designed collections featured on renowned runways in Pakistan and internationally. Teaching since 2013, Emmanuel has earned multiple fashion awards early in his career and presently serves as the Head of the Fashion Design Department at Shamsha Hashwani.
Abel Emmanuel
Faculty- Fashion Design
Education:
B. Des Textiile Design, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, 2002.
MS Marketing and Merchandising, Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2021.
With over 18 years of teaching experience across various design institutes, Khan has expertise in a wide spectrum of areas, including weaving, printing, surface embellishments, textile jewelry. Beyond academia, Khan has collaborated with numerous NGOs, contributing to craft intervention initiatives. She is currently working as Head Designer at Bonanza.
Faiza Khan
Faculty- Textile Design
Education:
B.ID, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, 2015.
Muhammad Abrar Khokhar holds a degree in Interior Design from the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (2015). With six years of teaching experience and eight years of field experience, he has conducted various workshops at different institutes, including the Pakistan American Culture Center (PACC) U.S Embassy Pakistan, SPELT Conference, Sindh Young Leader Conference, and the University of Karachi. Currently, he serves as an Interior Design lecturer at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture and as a lecturer and thesis advisor at Indus University.
Muhammad Abrar Khokhar
Faculty- Interior Design
Education:
MA, University of Brighton, Brighton, UK, 2022
MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design, USA, 2004.
B.Des, Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design 1999.
Muhammad Umer Rehman identifies himself as a maker. He completed his B.Des at the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (1999), affiliated with La Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. He further pursued a master’s (2004) at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, US.
Muhammad Umer Rehman
Faculty- Fashion Design
Education:
Ph.D.(South Asian History), University of Karachi, (ongoing).
M.Phil. Art History, University of Karachi, 2021.
M.A. History, University of Karachi, 2014.
B.A. (Hons) History, University of Karachi, 2013.
Saqib Ahmed is a distinguished scholar and educator with a rich academic background and extensive experience in the field of Art History and Cultural Studies. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Social Science (History) from the Department of History at the University of Karachi.
Saqib Ahmed
Faculty- Academic Writing
Education:
BFA, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, 2017.
Taha Istahsan Ali is a professional fine artist with a passion for teaching. With a diverse range of artistic skills and extensive experience in various mediums, Ali seeks the opportunity to share his knowledge and inspire budding artists as a teacher.
Taha Ali
Faculty-Visual Merchandising
Education:
MS Marketing and Merchandising, Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2012.
BFD (Hons), Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2005
After graduating in Fashion Design (2005) from Asian Institute of Fashion Design (AIFD) Haya Ansari proceeded to take up teaching. She started teaching the basic fashion courses and over the years she has expanded her teaching to include portfolio development and design thesis. Ansari also completed her Master Degree in Fashion Marketing from Asian Institute of Fashion Design (AIFD) in 2012.
Haya Ansari
Faculty- Fashion Design
Education:
MArtDesEd, University of New South Wales (UNSW, Australia), 2009
MA History, Karachi University (KU), 2004
Founder of The Karachi Collective, an online platform creating scholarship on Art and Design within South Asia and its diaspora. Editorial board member and guest writer, Journal of Art and Design Education Pakistan, NCA, Lahore. Member, Critical Knowledge Lab, Karachi Biennale Trust.
Rachel Gomez
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Education:
MS Marketing and Merchandising, Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2014.
BFD (Hons), Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2011
Jauhar began her career in 2005, specializing in bespoke fashion. With fifteen years of work experience in crafting custom-made fashion pieces, overseeing an atelier, and sharing her knowledge through teaching, Jauhar has played a key role in shaping the fashion design curriculum at ITC.
Franklin Doyle
Assistant Professor of History
Education:
MA (Hons.) Visual Arts, National College of Art, 2018.
BFA, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, 2015.
Mir is a visual artist. She has been displaying her work in prominent art galleries in Pakistan and internationally. With a keen interest in painting, Mir creates dynamic family portraits employing a unique aesthetic language. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Mir has been a devoted art educator.
Rodney Estrada
Lecturer in Philosophy
Education:
MA Art History and Criticism, The State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2019.
BD Industrial Design, University of Karachi, 2013.
Nageen Shaikh is a Fulbright scholar, art historian, critic, and industrial designer. Her research and pedagogy prioritize questions of production over ideation in South Asian art, contemporary artists’ studios, and collaborations between materials, design, and science.
Calvin Foster
Lecturer in Journalism
Education:
BFD (Hons), Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2009.
Mannal Jayyad Dar is a fashion designer and entrepreneur. Her areas of expertise encompass Fashion Illustration, Pattern Making, and Draping. Her teaching career commenced in 2015, and she has been sharing her passion for fashion ever since. Beyond that, Dar is a dynamic entrepreneur, managing her own clothing line and home decor business.
Eva Willis
Assistant Professor of Science and Philosophy
Education:
MS Marketing and Merchandising, Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2019
B. Des Textile Design, Asian Institute of Fashion Design, 2013
Maria Fazal is a Textile Designer and Educationist. Since 2015, she has been associated with several institutions where she teaches specialized courses, including Techniques and Processes, Print Design, Surface Embellishment, Business Planning and Application, Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures, and Marketing courses.
Hester Cox
Professor of Politics
Education :
MBA, Institute of Business Management, 2008.
BBA, Institute of Business Management, 2005.
Nazia Latif has nurtured a profound passion for language. Her journey has encompassed editorial writing, content creation, and academic research. Her portfolio has expanded to encompass teaching Culture Studies, Descriptive Writing, Oral and Written Business Communication Skills, Business Management and Leadership, and Business Ethics.
Cordelia Nichols
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Education:
B. Des Textile Design, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, 2001.
A highly accomplished textile professional with Al Karam Textiles (2001-2016). In 2016, she made a transition to the education sector, sharing her extensive knowledge and expertise with aspiring designers. Simultaneously, Akram has ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing a brand specializing in innovative textiles, including weaving, print, and embroidered embellishments.
Luke Robertson
Assistant Professor of History
Education:
BFA, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, 2016.
Razin Rubin is a visual artist. Rubin has been actively showcasing her artwork, both in Pakistan and the United States. Additionally, Rubin has been an integral part of the Vasl Artists’ Association since 2017, where she serves as a Project Coordinator. She has been a member of the design faculty at ITC since its inception.
Eleanor Parsons
Lecturer in Philosophy