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Designing for the Love of Craft, Artistry, and Environmental Awareness
Our featured designer has a diverse background in Environmental studies, fashion design, technical design, pattern. making & art



Apr 21, 20223 min read
From Refugee to Fashion! Meet IFD Marketing Manager Sophin Khamvongsa
Hello Dear Reader, I am so happy to introduce to you our newest team member, Sophin Khamvongsa! What a wonderful connection we made when...

Apr 14, 20221 min read
Looking for Fashion Design Education? Check out IFD's Global listing of Fashion Design Programs
Hello ifd Reader! Thinking about going to school for design? Looking to learn what your options are? Check out our comprehensive list...

Mar 30, 20225 min read
How to make it from small Town to the Big Leagues & Top 5 tips from Design Director of Gottex Swim
Hello! Happy Spring! When spring comes around, I start dreaming of getting back to the beach, putting on that new swimsuit and getting...

Mar 22, 20223 min read
Color Theory; How Well Do You Know Your Colors?
Color is fundamental in any good design. In the right hands, it can be an incredibly powerful tool. Color can change the way viewers feel...

Mar 22, 20228 min read
5 Must-have Skills of Successful Designers; IFD Designer Spotlight: Briana Jacobs explains
For designer Briana Jacobs, the road to a career in fashion started at prom. When Jacobs designed and sewed her own prom dress, the...

Mar 22, 20222 min read
Show your Work! 10 Ways to Get Discovered!
We couldn't think of a more appropriate book for our first ever book review. We were recommended Show your Work by Austin Kleon from a...

Mar 20, 20221 min read
IFD Nominated for Portland Fashion and Style Award!
January 2020 The exciting news of who made it to the final four in each category was announced on August 10th at Mercedes Benz of...

Mar 20, 20224 min read
3-Steps of Mind Mapping for Successful Design Thinking
Do you use a mind map in your design brainstorming? A mind map is "thinking out loud"—the ability to visualize how ideas are connected....
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