Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elham Etemadi, Head of Textile and Fashion Design at ARUCAD, serves as a jury member in the Desdemona’s Handkerchief Design Competition.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s Othello, the award ceremony will take place on April 20, 2026, at Othello Castle Park. The winning design will be produced as a tourism product, reflecting the cultural story of Famagusta through contemporary design.