Azra Nazir Shahid

Brief Bio

A highly experienced design professional with a Bachelor of Design from NCA Lahore (1988), bringing over 25 years of extensive industrial practice alongside 11 years of dedicated academic experience. My career objective is to integrate professional expertise with academic excellence to foster a dynamic learning environment that bridges theory and practice. I aim to contribute to the development of future designers through innovative teaching, industry-informed curriculum development. With a strong foundation in design thinking, project execution, and mentorship, I seek to play a pivotal role in advancing education while continuing to engage with contemporary professional challenges.

Education
Bachelor of Design	NCA Lahore	1988

Professional Experience
Senior Lecturer	Department of Fashion Design	2016 – Till now
Training manual for women vocational training	(collaboration with THAAP) Program inovated design products	2016
Worked with	(Fertilizer factory, Multan), Heritage School System, Lahore, Zakariya Public School, Multan, Shahawar Group of Schools & Colleges, Multan to develop teacher-student resource, Material and teacher training on children art education.	2000 – 2014
Book writer	More than 60 books on art education (Preschool- Junior level)and art teacher’s Manual	1990 – 2007
Award Winner Author by book	Twice	2006 – 2007
Junior Section Head	National Book Foundation, Islamabad	2005 – 2012
Vice Chairperson	Multan Craft Council Multan	Since 2003
Chairperson	Child Arts & Craft Society	Since 1995
Master trainer	Vocational Training	2014

Participated in a program in South Punjab in collaboration with the Trust for History, Art and Architecture of Pakistan (THAAP).
Served as Master Trainer for the Vocational Training Program at Small Industries, Dera Ghazi Khan (2014).
Worked as Curriculum Designer for Rural Women Training at PATTAN Organization (2012).
Served as TEVTA Master Trainer for the Vocational Teachers Training Project (2010).
Worked as an Illustrator and Designer for the Convention of the Women Councilor Network on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), organised by PATTAN (2008).
Conducted Training and Exhibition for Girls in Textile and Ceramic Work at Multan Arts Council (2003–2007).
Served as Teacher Training Consultant for the Adult Literacy Project at Education Foundation, Lahore (2005–2007).

Research Interests

My research interests focus on traditional craft revival, children’s art education, vocational design training, and the integration of heritage techniques such as pottery, batik, and textile arts into contemporary art education practices

Research Impact

Publications:

Art Books
Authored more than 30 books on preschool and junior-level children’s art education and teacher’s manuals (1990–2007)
Articles appearing in in-house organs / Creative Activity
Developed various teacher guides and manuals including Learning before Teaching (2 Volumes, 2007–2008)
Contributor to resource material development for art education in schools.

Teaching & Supervision

Courses

Textile Design
Basics of Design
History of Costume
Fashion Design Studio
Human Anatomy Studio
Sewing

Supervision:

B. Fashion Design04 (completed)

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy is to integrate real-world industry experience with academic learning, enabling students to develop practical skills, critical thinking, and a strong design sensibility

Awards & Recognition

Award Winner Author by book, National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan on Preschool activity books Twice 2006-2007