Joanne Hayek

Joanne Hayek is a Professor and Researcher at the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation since February 2021, collaborating with prestigious institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and The New School’s Parsons School of Design. As a Co-Founder and Designer at VANINA since May 2007, Joanne leads a social enterprise focused on the intersection of fashion and sustainability. Additionally, Joanne serves as a Senior Lecturer at the American University of Beirut's Department of Architecture and Design, committed to promoting sustainable development within the community. In 2012, Joanne founded AN OPEN STUDIO to facilitate interdisciplinary research in sustainable design. Previous experience includes architectural roles at WORKac and Architecture Studio, complemented by an educational background in Architecture from Columbia University, the Architectural Association, and the American University of Beirut.