Ms. Sadiyah Geyer

Overview

Sadiyah Geyer has built up over a decade of industry experience and is highly skilled in executing interior architecture and design projects, focusing on conceptual development, technical documentation, project management, and administration. She has a deep passion for working with people, designing to contribute to the enrichment of society, and creating spaces that provide maximum user comfort and efficiency, with minimal impact on the environment. To share her passion and knowledge of the built environment with aspiring, young interior designers, she joined the University of Johannesburg in the faculty of Art, Design and Architecture as an academic and researcher. Her teaching experience in the past six years has been an energizing and rewarding step in her career. She has more recently completed her MA (Design) qualification at the University of Johannesburg. Her research focuses on urban regeneration strategies through the implementation of interior design as a creative industry. PUBLICATIONS Conference Proceedings Geyer, S & Prinsloo, I. 2021. ‘Embracing change: preserving dynamic interaction and contact with materiality in the online interior design studio’. AMPS Proceedings Series 22.2. Online education: Teaching in a time of change , Ball State University, pp. 140-150 Geyer, S & Gill, A. 2021. 'From design studio to research laboratory: an interior design contribution to urban regeneration studies.' AMPS Proceedings Series 22.2. Teaching – Learning – Research, Manchester School of Architecture, pp. 290-300 Geyer, S. 2021. Johannesburg inner-city regeneration: A reciprocal relationship between selected interior commercial spaces and the creative sense of place in The Maboneng Precinct. MA dissertation, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Geyer, S & Breytenbach, A. 2018. From the inside out: The contributions of interior design within inner city regeneration and placemaking strategies in a creative cluster. 4th Annual International Conference on Urban Planning and Property Development (UPPD). Singapore, Global Science & Technology Forum PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL CONFERENCES, FORUMS, JURIES & WORKSHOPS National conferences Geyer S., & Gill, A. 2020. No strings attached: Disentangling architecture from 'culture" as a strategy for the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings. Full paper submission and Online virtual presentation. 14th National Conference of the South African Journal of Art History. Nelson Mandela University: Port Elizabeth: 25 – 27 September 2020 International conferences Geyer S., & Prinsloo, I. 2021. Embracing change: preserving dynamic interaction and contact with materiality in the online interior design studio. Full paper submission & online virtual presentation. AMPS: Online education: Teaching in a time of change. Ball State University, USA: 21-23 April 2021 Geyer S., & Gill, A. 2021. From design studio to research laboratory: an interior design contribution to urban regeneration studies. Full paper submission & Online virtual presentation. Amps: teaching-learning-research: design and environments. Manchester School of Architecture 2-4 December 2020 Geyer S., & Gill, A. 2020. Spatial ideation: An interior design approach towards architectural heritage conservation. Full paper submission & online virtual presentation. AMPS: Connections: Exploring Heritage, Architecture, Cities, Art, Media. University of Kent, Canterbury: 24-26 June 2020 Geyer S., & Breytenbach, A. 2018. From the inside out: The contributions of interior design within inner city regeneration and placemaking strategies in a creative cluster. Full paper submission & presentation by Breytenbach on behalf of both authors. 4th Urban Planning and Property Development Conference. Singapore: 22-23 October 2018 Research related workshops October 2021: "Training and Mentorship for Practice-based Researchers in Design, Visual Arts and Performing Arts" July 2021: "U21 Mental Health Symposium' presented by Universitas 21 May 2021: "Introduction to Postgraduate Supervision' presented by the University of Stellenbosch May 2021: "Supervising, Coaching and Mentoring Postgraduate Students Workshop' presented by the University of Johannesburg March 2021: "UJ Futures and Beyond Forum' presented by the University of Johannesburg February 2021: "Exploring the Prospects of Using 3D Printing Technology in the South African Human Settlements' presented by the IID February 2021: "Mindfulness for engaging meaningfully in the new era' presented by the University of Johannesburg February 2021: "Motivating Online Student Engagement in and out of the Classroom' presented by the University of Johannesburg August 2018: 'Thesis Dissertation and Formatting' presented by the University of Johannesburg April 2018: 'Turnitin Training' presented by the University of Johannesburg January 2018: 'Introduction to writing for Journal Publications' presented by the University of Johannesburg July 2017: 'Staying the course' presented by the University of Johannesburg July 2017: 'Writing Disciplines' presented by the University of Johannesburg POSTGRADUATE GRADUATES (2020 to 2017) 2020 Dludlu, Silungile Ngqandu, Anathi Boshielo, Lebogang Cousins, Kelsey Dudhia, Shazia Krost, Jessie Mpofu, Fanisa Ngwenya, Bonginkosi Potgieter, Chandre Van der Westhuizen, Martenique 2019 Itumeleng, Tshegofatso Sigauke, Lorraine Duma, Khethiwe Hou, Shu-chen Matlosa, Bokang Nsenga, Lwambiyi Nsibande, Siphumelele Silva, Ana Ueckermann, Christine Verster, Michelle 2018 Akinyi, Marylyne Dlamini, Thembalethu Makhele, Nyakallo Matlaupane, Palese Mojanaga, Boipelo Naidoo, Surita Ortauf, Michaela Seretlo, Keletso Spronk, Roxanne Van de linde, Nicole 2017 Bakambana. Ronny Burgess, Matthew De Wet, Manya Esterhuisen, Alicia Klopper, Kylie Morais, Jessica Rusere, Langton Van der Berg, Leigh Van Klaveren, Pico Zwane, Mpumi MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES Professional Interior Architect member of IID The African Institute of the Interior Design Professions (IID)