Three students sitting at a table with a computer having a discussion.

Senior Design

Textile Engineering and Textile Technology

Seniors in textile engineering (TE) and textile technology (TT) are grouped in teams of 3-4 students and assigned a year-long, industry-sponsored project. Over the course of the fall and spring semesters, teams will experience the design process first-hand. Starting in the fall with project planning, evaluating state-of-the-art technologies and ideation and then going through the iterative prototyping and testing process for their own ideas in the spring. Senior Design culminates in a Design Day presentation where each team demonstrates the results of their hard work.

Projects

Student Experience

Senior Design Directors

“This entire experience is definitely something I feel everyone needs to go through. The information you learn from being thrusted into a situation where you are essentially tethered to multiple other individuals in hopes to accomplish one common goal is invaluable.”
– Former Senior Design Student

Connie Wong stands in the courtyard behind the Wilson College of Textiles. The fountain is visible behind her.

Connie Wong ’23 Explores All Aspects of Textile Science En Route to Nike Internship

The textile technology graduate’s time was defined by hands-on experience in internships and labs.

Two students work at a table in the Senior Design Lab. Textile samples are on the table they are working at, and the PPE suit they are working to improve is visible hanging on a whiteboard behind them.

Wilson College of Textiles Students Develop More Sustainable PPE

A group of NC State University seniors partnered with Pine Bluff Arsenal to choose a new material for coveralls worn by members of the U.S. Army.

a student setting up a fabric sample for testing

Students and Alumni Develop New Weave For The North Face

Wilson College of Textiles alumni working at The North Face guide the next generation of textile engineers and technologists through Senior Design.

Supported in part by Elevate Textiles

Logos of sponsor companies for Senior Design