As part of the 45th anniversary of KazGASA, the International Educational Corporation hosted a series of educational events titled Design Showcase, bringing together students and leading professionals from the design industry.

The program included lectures and master classes that served as an effective platform for interaction between students and industry practitioners, discussion of current trends, and exploration of real-life professional cases. The format enabled students to gain practical knowledge and better understand the requirements of the modern market.

The invited experts who shared their experience and professional insights included:

• Madina Kassymbekova – Chair of the Industry Committee of the School of Design, member of the Educational and Methodological Association, Head and Conceptual Director of Vertex Studio;
• Ekaterina Pupchenok – member of the Industry Committee and Educational and Methodological Association, Creative Director of Vertex Studio;
• Victoria Baelevа – Founder of Wabi-Sabi Studio;
• Anna Kotelnikova – Founder of Bianco Nero Studio;
• Tatyana Kolesnikova – Founder of BRIO Interior Studio;
• Yana Khokh – Head of In Art We Trust Studio;
• Marina Sapunova – Founder of ACCORDO PRIMA Interior Design Bureau.

During the sessions, students received valuable practical recommendations, professional insights, and the opportunity to ask questions directly to industry experts.

IEC (KazGASA) expresses its sincere gratitude to the initiators of Design Showcase – Ekaterina Pupchenok and Madina Kassymbekova – for their high level of organization, active involvement, and contribution to the development of practice-oriented education.