The International Design Exchange was a collaborative programme developed by university professors and designers in Graphic Design programmes at American University in the Emirates (AUE), Central Washington University (CWU), University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and Syracuse University (SU), New York to promote design excellence and enhance students learning, professional practice and experience.

The International Design Exchange was a collaborative programme developed by university professors and designers in Graphic Design programmes at American University in the Emirates (AUE), Central Washington University (CWU), University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and Syracuse University (SU), New York to promote design excellence and enhance students learning, professional practice and experience.

The current edition of the design exchange evolved to showcase the work of students and their professors from four universities. The work included in the show covered major areas of the creative practice from corporate, editorial, interactive to poster design.

The project was curated by Prof. (Assoc.) Dr Arafat Al-Naim, AUE, Prof. David Bieloh, CWU, Prof. Ben Dolezal, UTA and Prof. Rebecca D Kelly, SU, Prof. (Assist.) Wamidh Jamil, AUE.

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About American University in the Emirates

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) is dedicated to be one of the leading higher educational institutions, providing an integrated pathway for students to become creative, effective, and productive members of the community. The American University in the Emirates (AUE) coeducational undergraduate and graduate degree granting institution of higher education, is committed to preparing students as global citizens for successful employment and continuing education by offering student centred quality teaching, learning, research, and service opportunities through multidisciplinary academic degree programs.

The College of Design is considered one of most dynamic Colleges at the University AUE. It consists of four important programs that are unique, and very technical. The College of Design at AUE provides its students, a wide variety of educational and career opportunities, and encourages creative minds for the students to be able to peruse professional careers in the industry. Students learn the theoretical knowledge, as well as learning the practical experience to prepare them for challenging careers in any of the following programs.