Our Story
SADEA was formed in 2020 out of a desire to unite South Asian design educators in the diaspora. Our members are commited to advancing the South Asian design context within the global design landscape.
Board Members
Archana Shekara
Chair
Professor of Graphic Design, Co-Director of Ethnic Studies, and Creative Director of Design Streak Studio at Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, Illinois State University, Normal
Amrita Datta
Vice-Chair
Assistant Professor at Herron School of Art & Design, Indiana University, Indianapolis
Muhammad Rahman
Secretary
Assistant Professor of Communication Design at the Ullman School of Design, University of Cincinnati
Nipuni Siyambalapitiya
Treasurer
Industrial Design Educator, Researcher, and Community Facilitator in Cupertino, California
Student Mentorship Committee
Anmol Shrivastava
Sana Hussaini