Jr Neville Songwe

Prof. Jr. Neville Songwe boasts a distinguished career spanning over 18 years, marked by extensive expertise in product design, UX design, and entrepreneurship, which he's cultivated across a global spectrum, from Africa and Europe to North America and Asia. His fluency in English, Italian, and French underscores his international reach. Currently, he holds the esteemed full-time position of Professor of Industrial Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia, USA, a role he has embraced since 2017. Concurrently, he is the founder and principal of Joneso Design, a product design consulting firm.

Prof. Songwe's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in industrial design and visual communication from the prestigious Istituto Superiore per le Industrie Artistiche (ISIA) in Rome, Italy. His unwavering commitment to academic excellence led him to pursue a Master's degree in industrial design (MID) at the renowned Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. His brilliance and dedication earned him the "President Scholar" scholarship and the Industrial Design Faculty Award in 2005 at RISD.

At SCAD, Prof. Songwe serves as an esteemed educator, imparting his vast knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students through a combination of on-ground and online courses. Additionally, he shoulders the role of a graduate program coordinator, significantly influencing the academic journeys of young industrial designers. Professor Songwe's contributions extend beyond the classroom, with his academic achievements underscored by the publication of his book, "An Industrial Design Guide, Vol 1 – Understanding the Science of Product Design," in 2022. His academic pursuits harmoniously coalesce with his practical accomplishments, as evidenced by the innovative creation of "BrijoTM," a Compact In-Vehicle Information and Communication System (CIVICS) designed for law enforcement vehicles, which gained widespread acclaim and media recognition, including features on CNN's "The Next Big Thing" and ABC 6 News. Notably, his influence on the field extends to holding four utility patents in the automobile industry, granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Prof. Songwe's professional journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to academic and design excellence.