Julia Hornsby, left, Phat Nguyen, Ellie Bushong, Jeremy Bernardoni, Hanna Todaro, Script Condron, Barbara Trippeer, Chanjuan Chen.

CVAD Fashion Designers present at the ITAA annual conference

The 2024 annual conference of the International Textile and Apparel Association, held from November 20–30 in Long Beach, California, embraced the theme “Making Waves Towards a Sustainable and Equitable Future.” At this prestigious event, CVAD Fashion Design faculty and students showcased their innovative research and outstanding designs.

Key highlights from the conference include poster presentations and exhibitions by both faculty and students. Notable achievements include Assistant Professor Jeremy Bernardoni receiving a Paper of Distinction Award in the Pedagogy and Professional Development Track and graduate student Lasya Aji Silpa for earning the esteemed ITAA Award for Creative and Innovative Employment of Techniques – Graduate.

The ITAA is a professional and educational organization that fosters the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge in textile and apparel disciplines. Comprising scholars, educators, and students in higher education, the association serves as a vital resource for advancing leadership and service to society.

Below is a list of designs and presentations showcased by CVAD faculty and students at the conference.

Professional-Level Presenters

Jeremy M. Bernardoni
Salon Session: Threading Unity Throughout ITAA: A Collaborative of Fashion Academics Across Content Areas and Career Levels;
Poster presentation: Design as Data Developing an Approach to Design Research Data Analysis Through ZeroWaste Design;
Presentation: Developing an Aesthetic Language for Fashion Design Communication;
Presentation: Exploring Aesthetic Language for Design Refinement to Enhance Fashion Design Translation in Generative AI.

Chanjuan Chen
Design: “Parametric Harmony”

Jin Gyu Park, Hae Jin Gam, Johnnie Stark, and Barbara Trippeer 
Presentation: Aligning Sustainability Design Education with Professional Perspectives: Addressing Discrepancies 

Jennifer Stanley, Hae Jin Gam, and Jeremy M. Bernardoni
Presentation: Empowering Design: A Holistic 3D Visual Analysis Approach for Breastfeeding and Postpartum Fashion Development

Jennifer Stanley, Hae Jin Gam, and Chanjuan Chen 
Presentation: Enhancing the Apparel Design Learning Experience with Virtual Reality

Graduate Students

Lasya Aji Silpa
Design:  “Yin-Yang – A Tale of Balance”
and
Design: “Lotus Noir – A Tale of Beauty and Decay”
Design Mentor: Hae Jin Gam

Gloria Mifetu
Design: “Bantu Knots”
Design Mentor: Barbara Trippeer
and
Design: “Exploring 3D Printing with Black Hair in Design: Bantu Knots and Braids”
Design Mentor: Hae Jin Gam

Undergraduate Students

Ellie Bushong
Design: “Marine Debris”
Design Mentor: Jeremy M. Bernardoni
Script Condron
Design: “Bard of the Future”
Design Mentor: Hae Jin Gam 
Julia Hornsby
Design: “Reptilian Phoenix”
and
Design: “A Knight in Shining Satin”
Design Mentor: Hae Jin Gam
Phat Nguyen
Design: “Coming Out”
Design Mentor: Jeremy M. Bernardoni
Hannah Todaro
Design: “The Golfer's Suit”
Design Mentor: Hae Jin Gam