Professional Development for a Career in the Modern Retail Industry: An Experiential Project
This project describes and investigates one aspect of preparation for a successful career in the retail industry. Company and personal philanthropic endeavors for a successful retail career are discussed in a research paper, covering research intertwined with personal experience and responsibilities as the TWU Student Ambassador for the National Retail Federation.
Course: FT 4943
Supervising Professor: Deborah Young
Market Outlook for 3D Printing for Mass Production in Apparel Design
I will explore whether the 3D printing industry is a cost-effective alternative to the creation of clothes the traditional way.
Course: FT 3403
Supervising Professor: Remy Odukomaiya
The Process of Modern Design: Navigating the Technical Design Platform through Apparel Collection Development
I will create an electronic collection of garments with sized patterns and technical instructions.
Course: FT 4303
Supervising Professor: Sheri Dragoo
How Sustainability Affects Fashion
I will investigate variables of fashion involvement and their relationships with sustainability, specifically, recycling perceptions and behaviors.
Course: FT 4923
Supervising Professor: Sheri Dragoo
Communicating Design Innovation: Defining Strategies in the After-Five Couture Market
I will interview local couture designers, complete a couture collection, and make one garment from the collection.
Course: FT 4033
Supervising Professor: Sheri Dragoo
Mix and MAXimize: A Merchandising Approach for Kenneth Cole New York
I will assess the merchandising and promotion of Kenneth Cole departments in major department stores and provide an instruction manual for improved store layout, design, merchandising, and promotion.
Course: FT 4113
Supervising Professor: Anna Magie
Behind the Scenes: Kaledo Studio for the Apparel Industry
I will revise the current training manual for the Kaledo computer program.
Course: FT 4303
Supervising Professor: Sheri Dragoo
Marketing and Product: Ready-to-Wear
I will complete a market research report of a normal pret-a-porter (ready-to-wear) consumer.
Course: FT 4213
Supervising Professor: Sheri Dragoo