Patrique deGraft-Yankson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Graphic Design at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in Ghana. With a background in Arts Education, he has been teaching since 1986, focusing on nurturing students' creative abilities. His interest in integrating information and communication technology (ICT) into education led to postgraduate studies on the influence of ICT in teaching Art and Design in Ghana. His research examines the role of Art and Design in education and critiques the preference for colonial design principles, advocating for design education that is culturally relevant in Ghana. He emphasizes traditional symbolism and iconography, aiming to redesign the indigenous material world for societal wellbeing amid technological advancements. Prof. deGraft-Yankson holds a PhD and an MA in Art Education from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He has been pivotal in transforming Graphic Design Education at UEW, focusing on the pedagogical implications of ICT in Visual Arts and Design Education.