Archimedean Flare

The purpose of this design was to create a contemporary garment inspired by the colors of nature that blends hand crafted weaving techniques with digital pattern making technology. Using both hand weaving and digital textile print technology, an optical illusion is formed from the expressed juxtaposition of gradient colors and the resulting patterns arising from the woven spiraling concentric curved strips. This design is unique and original using both engineered digital textile printing and hand weaving techniques to weave curved semi-circular strips of decreasing widths to create a distinctive spiral radial woven pattern. The quilted jacket showcasing the original textile pattern also adds a one of a kind look. This collaborative design project was able to integrate technology and hand craft techniques that was inspired by the radial geometric growth patterns and colors found in nature creating a contemporary garment that can be worn in a versatile ways

Anahata Pulse

The purpose of this design was to create digitally textile printed woven fabric strips by exploring curved lines and color gradients that visually represent the Sanskrit concept of the 4th Chakra, Anahata. Anahata is 4th of 7 Chakras in our bodies that is located in the center of our chest and serves as a bridge between our body, mind, emotions and spirit and is the source of love. This design is unique and original using both engineered digital textile printing and hand weaving techniques. Furthermore, the designers were challenged to weave curved semi-circular strips with straight strips to create a distinctive radiating woven pattern. This collaborative design project was able to integrate technology and hand craft techniques creating a sophisticated wearable art piece that was inspired by the 4th Chakra, Anahata, a swirling wheel of energy that is thought by some to be the source of love

Assessing the learning outcomes of Fashion Design students who studied away

As we recognize the importance of global competency to a fashion student\u27s education, we offer various opportunities for our students to be involved in international programs. Having several programs running simultaneously across the globe under one curriculum presented several challenges, such as discrepancies in learning outcomes, varied physical and emotional responses, and diverging acquired skillsets. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to assess learning outcomes for fashion design students, after studying away. Using online surveys, a total of 62 study away participants during academic year 2014-15 were invited, and 29 responses were collected (response rate = 46.7%), to find out where they studied away, and how prepared they felt regarding the list of knowledge/skills that are required as a senior design student. The findings from this study shed light on understanding our current students\u27 perception of their learning outcomes after studying away, as well as their preparedness for the senior-level design coursework

Polyfrost

The purpose of this project was to create a contemporary upcycled garment driven by the concept of the golden ratio through the use of re-purposed and post-consumer material which in this case came from used knit socks. This design project shows the designers interest in the ways of in which object becomes entangled with the concept of deconstruction and reconstruction. The fabric for this dress was created by placing and sewing together different size triangle shapes of socks by following golden ratio and the surface of the jacket was embellished by various sized fiber berries from socks materials. The main foot part of the socks was cut into triangle shapes and seamed together to create a dress. The ribbed cuffs parts of the socks were sewn together to create a bolero jacket. The toe parts of the socks were used to create fiber berries to embellish the bolero jacket

Neon Moire

The purpose of this project was to develop a design using digital textile printing on organza fabric and op art inspiration. Additionally, the aiming of this project was to create a sensible, ready-to-wear garment, which could potentially be sold at any large retailers. The design was developed by creating digital geometric shapes of different sizes using computer aided design tools and digital textile print

Job Expectations, Job Preference, and Learning Expectations of Apparel Merchandising and Design College Students

The majority of current college students represent Gen Y (born between 1977 and 1992). The current workplace population includes 42% of Gen Yers, 31% of baby boomers, and 27% of Gen Xers; Gen Yers will make up 75% of the American workforce by 2025 (Treuren & Anderson, 2010). As they are just starting to impact the workplace, it is critical to understand the characteristics of Gen Y that might influence workplace environment

Irradiated Traditions: Navajo People Wearing the Yellow Dust of Uranium Toxicity

This project involves a multidisciplinary team including a fiber artist/textile surface designer, an apparel designer, a Navajo matriarch and traditional weaver, and a multimedia artist. This design was originally developed for ‘Hope and Trauma in a Poisoned Land,’ an Arizona exhibition where invited artists explored the impact of uranium mining on Navajo lands and people. The two designers incorporated the work of a skillful and revered Navajo weaver who has herself experienced the personal trauma of uranium in her family and on her land. Through her weaving, she told the story about how the very fabric of Navajo family and tribal lives were permanently changed because of uranium toxicity. The second designer then created nuno felt fabric that harmonized with the weaver’s rug. The first designer then created a contemporary outfit, infused by all of the fabrics and design elements, relying on traditional Navajo garment style