CAAD at the American University of Sharjah showcases a selection from its Six Degrees exhibition, featuring projects by recent graduates and highlighting emerging talents.

Following its debut in June 2024, the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at the American University of Sharjah brings to Dubai Design Week a curated selection from its Six Degrees exhibition. Featuring work from the original showcase, this special traveling edition highlights projects by Spring 2024 graduates, now CAAD alumni, making their mark in the design industry. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for the creative community and industry professionals to engage with the impactful work of emerging talents as they journey from academia to the professional stage.

About CAAD:

The College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at AUS is recognized as a leading institution in the UAE for architecture and design, ranking among the top 200 globally in these fields (QS World Subject Rankings, 2023). CAAD emphasizes the transformative power of design through hands-on making and exploration, fostering deep understanding and innovative reimagining of systems. Its integration of a liberal arts core prepares students as articulate, critical thinkers, making them highly sought after by employers and graduate schools.

CAAD faculty play a crucial role in this success, providing intensive studio instruction and engaging in creative and scholarly activities. Over the past 25 years, CAAD students and alumni have received numerous prestigious awards and have excelled in further studies at top institutions worldwide.