Yolandi Burger

Yolandi Burger is a Research Fellow at the School of Design and Creative Arts, University of the Free State. She holds a PhD in Higher Education Studies and an M-Tech in Design. Her work focuses on co-design methodologies, graphic heritage, social impact, and urban development, with a particular emphasis on collaborations between communities, NGOs, and creative industries.

Education:

• PhD in Higher Education Studies, University of the Free State (South Africa)
• M-Tech in Design, Central University of the Free State (South Africa)

Research Interests:

• Graphic heritage preservation and its application in urban development
• Co-creation strategies for post-pandemic city branding
• Social impact through design education and pedagogy
• Memorialization of historical figures like Nelson Mandela

Article Trends: Yolandi’s publications explore graphic heritage interventions, Madiba’s legacy in urban spaces, and co-design approaches to reviving post-pandemic tourism. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing collaborative frameworks for social and urban transformation.

Awards & Recognition: No awards explicitly listed in the provided text.

Grants & Advising: Advises on curriculum design frameworks for inclusive education in graphic design. Collaborates with the Nelson Mandela Foundation to develop digital prototypes for heritage projects.

Labs & Teams: Works with interdisciplinary teams including heritage practitioners, urban planners, and NGOs to advance graphic heritage projects in Gauteng and beyond.