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Pedagogy and Professional Development

Industry Connections: Linking Design Professionals to Fashion Students Using Real Time Technology

Authors
  • Virginia M Noon (Framingham State University)
  • Vera Bruce Ashley (El Camino Community College)

Abstract

The purpose of this presentation is to share the results of using videoconferencing to inform fashion students in a sophomore level research methods class on the integral role of research in product design and development. A talented young designer employed by a multinational athletic footwear conglomerate (headquartered on the west coast of the United States) was invited to speak to students at an east coast university using Internet videoconferencing.

Keywords: research, methods, designer, videoconferencing

How to Cite:

Noon, V. M. & Bruce Ashley, V., (2013) “Industry Connections: Linking Design Professionals to Fashion Students Using Real Time Technology”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 70(1).

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Published on
01 Jan 2013
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