Evgeniia Ivanycheva is an interior designer with over a decade of experience specializing in diverse projects within the food and beverage, hospitality, and residential sectors across various locations and settings, with projects featured in esteemed publications such as SALON Interior and AD Magazine.

Coming from a theatrical set design background, she brings a unique perspective to her work, considering not only the visual aesthetics but also emphasizing factors such as acoustics, temperature, tactile experiences, and lighting scenarios, recognizing their significance in enhancing human well-being. Her teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that design should be purposeful, functional, sustainable, and relevant to its location and original intention.

As a creative professional, she values continuous learning and development. She has obtained certificates from Chelsea College of Art and Design and Milano Business School, where she completed the HORECA Project Design & Marketing program. She is currently pursuing a LEED Green Associate certification, further expanding her knowledge and expertise in sustainable design practices.

Evgeniia is a multidisciplinary artist exploring different kinds of medium and styles. As a creator, her objective is to explore the extraordinary nature of ordinary objects. She is currently living and working in Hanoi where has been creating using watercolors, photography, Al, and more.

Dr. Andrew R. Woollock is a scholar and educator with over 25 years of experience in transnational higher education, including 21 years in Asia. He has held senior academic positions such as tenured Associate Professor at Daito Bunka University (Japan), Full-time Lecturer at Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University, and Associate Director of Programmes and Acting Head of Fashion at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton (China campus).

He holds a Ph.D. from Queen’s University Belfast, where his doctoral research, fully funded by the Department of Employment and Learning, explored socially engaged arts. He also earned an M.Ed. from the University of Southern Queensland (Australia), an M.A. in Photography from Nottingham Trent University (UK), a First-Class B.A. (Hons) in Graphic Design/Photography from Southampton Institute (UK), and an ND in Graphic Design from Lincolnshire College of Art & Design (UK).

With extensive expertise in teaching, research, and academic management, he has also served on multiple steering and academic committees. Dr. Woollock is an interdisciplinary researcher with numerous international publications, as well as a practicing artist in photography and visual arts. His strong background in UK quality assurance and wide-ranging international experience bring a global perspective that bridges creativity and practice in education