Cynthia Istook
Bio
Fashion, Mass Customization, Body Scanning, Sizing and Fit Dr. Istook has conducted extensive research in the areas of 3D Body Scanning, sizing systems, fit, mass customization, and rapid prototyping. These endeavors have been directed at finding ways to enable the industry to meet the clothing needs of its customers. She works on national committees to help establish data integration standards for developing technologies, as well as sizing standards for apparel products. Since an understanding of the target market is essential for profitability, consumer preferences, needs, and descriptions are a basis for much of the practical side of the research. Finding ways to meet consumer needs through better market research, improved customization processes, better forecasting, improved fit of ready-to-wear, better use of available technologies, and shorter time to market are all integral inputs to the research being conducted. Dr. Istook conducts workshops and seminars for industry leaders and educators to facilitate their understanding and use of the developing technologies. Past workshops have included: 3D Body Scanning, Mass Customization, Rapid Prototyping, Digital Printing, and a Technological Review for the Apparel Industry. Other areas of interest include: FTM 415 – Fashion Product Development,Research
Teaching
FTM 497 – Senior Collection Studio,
TTM 587 – Graduate Collection Studio,
TTM 517 – Advanced CAD for Fashion
Education
Post Doctoral Study Business Administration University of Texas
Ph.D. Textiles and Clothing Texas Woman's University
M.S. Textiles and Clothing Texas Woman's University
B.S. Fashion Merchandising, Clothing, and Textiles Texas Christian University, St. Worth
Area(s) of Expertise
3D Apparel CAD
3D Body Scanning
Fashion Design
Mass Customization