Folasayo Enoch Olalere is a designer, educator, and interdisciplinary NRF-rated researcher. He holds a PhD in Product Design, and his main research interests are the links between contemporary design, design process and indigenous knowledge systems (IKS). The exploration of these links, from an experience-centred viewpoint, is the basis for his interdisciplinary research in design for experience, heritage sustainability and social change.
DEFSA promotes relevant research with the focus on design + education through its biennial conferences, to promote professionalism, accountability and ethics in the education of young designers. Our next conference is a hybrid event. See above for details.
Professional Members in good standing can receive a certificate of membership, but DEFSA cannot provide confirmation or endorsement of skills whatsoever. DEFSA only confirm membership of DEFSA which is a NPO for Design Education in South Africa (https://www.defsa.org.za/imagine).