Linda Speldewinde, Founder and Managaing Director of Academy of Design (AOD) affiliated with Northumbria University, UK is celebrated as the personality who launched Sri Lanka's first fashion and design school. With much enthusiasm, Linda spoke to us about the way in which she seeks ventures in strengthening Sri Lankan design, elucidating milestones in her journey, as a design entrepreneur in shaping relations between students, industry professionals and fashion retail.