{"id":20111,"date":"2022-07-07T16:35:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T20:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=20111"},"modified":"2024-01-23T12:29:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T17:29:30","slug":"textile-design","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/textile-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Textile Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is textile design?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a cozy sweater with a perfect cable knit or a favorite shirt with a unique pattern? Do you notice the texture of a shag carpet or the elevated look of a luxury car\u2019s upholstered seats and contrast stitching? Do you own a backpack that you\u2019ve taken on a thousand hikes that still hasn\u2019t ripped? If so, you\u2019ve admired the work of a textile designer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Textile designers make all the choices that <strong>decide the look, feel and performance of memorable and functional fabrics and trims.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design principles and fiber art are just the beginning of what our students learn. A focus on consumer research and textile science sets us apart from textile design programs at other institutions and makes our students valuable hires for interior design, apparel, performance fabric development and research positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In the textile design concentration of our B.S. in Fashion and Textile Design, students:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn how to work from a creative concept to a physical prototype.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage both sides of the brain to develop fabrics that meet industry demands and appeal to the consumer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain hands-on experience and valuable connections through <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/student-experience\/competitions\/\">juried competitions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/student-experience\/internships\/\">internships<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a global perspective on the industry through <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/student-experience\/study-abroad\/\">study abroad opportunities<\/a> at design institutions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101713\/IMG_6176-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A student doing tapestry weaving and rug hooking with modern techniques\" class=\"wp-image-21356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101713\/IMG_6176-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101713\/IMG_6176-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101713\/IMG_6176-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101713\/IMG_6176.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our curriculum balances traditional hand techniques like tufting, tapestry weaving and rug hooking with modern techniques like Computer-Aided Design (CAD), digital textile printing, electronic weaving and Whole Garment \u2122 knitting. You\u2019ll develop a portfolio, and ultimately an entire collection, using our industry-level knitting, weaving and digital printing labs filled with state-of-the-art equipment and software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You\u2019ll learn about:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Textile pattern design (by hand and digital methods); Development of knitted, woven and printed fabrics; embroidery, beading and other surface ornamentation techniques; Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for textile design, development and production; trend and market research; color theory; fiber science; dyeing and color chemistry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/textiles\/textile-apparel-technology-management\/fashion-textile-design-bs-textile-design-concentration\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button 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href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/management\/business\/business-entrepreneurship-minor\/\">Business Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-green-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">First-Year Experience<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Our year-long program immerses our newest FTD cohort in the fundamentals of the creative process, builds community and lays the foundation of their education.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/student-experience\/first-year-experience\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" 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waterways. Our faculty are advancing digital printing to develop a more &#8220;green&#8221; blue jean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/07\/dr-green-jeans\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/07\/dr-green-jeans\/\"><span class=\"text\">Read more<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusivity and Universal Design <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Texture, color and material can have an impact on how we think and feel. In a recent scholarship competition, our students were challenged to create cotton products that would improve quality of life without losing aesthetic appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/12\/students-earn-scholarships-design-inclusive-textile-products-through-cotton-incorporated-competition\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/12\/students-earn-scholarships-design-inclusive-textile-products-through-cotton-incorporated-competition\/\"><span class=\"text\">Read More<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fact-list layout-default has-one-fact\"><div class=\"ncst-fact-list__container\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/abm\/\" class=\"wp-block-ncst-inner-fact ncst-fact with-cta has-orange-400-text-color\" data-ua-cat=\"Fact Block\" data-ua-action=\"URL Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/abm\/\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xml:space=\"preserve\" size=\"75\"><path class=\"graduate_svg__st0\" d=\"M91.5 162.5c0-9.2-6.1-17.4-14.3-19.4v-9.2l-14.3-3.1v13.3c-8.2 3.1-14.3 10.2-14.3 19.4 0 6.1 3.1 12.3 7.2 15.3V283H63v7.2h14.3V283h7.2V177.8c3.9-4.1 7-9.2 7-15.3zM129.3 121.6c4.1-3.1 8.2-5.1 12.3-8.2 17.4-10.2 38.8-17.4 61.3-21.5 6.1-1 11.2-2 17.4-3.1 12.3-1 24.5-2 35.8-2 24.5 0 49.1 3.1 70.5 8.2 21.5 5.1 41.9 14.3 57.2 25.5v18.4l97.1-28.6L256 0 31.2 113.4l98.1 24.5v-16.3z\"><\/path><path class=\"graduate_svg__st0\" d=\"M256 97.1c47 0 91 11.2 118.5 29.6v38.8h-236v-38.8C165 108.3 209 97.1 256 97.1M137.5 174.8v156.3l50 50.1v30.6h138v-32.7l48-48V174.8zM417.5 425.1h-89.9L256 511l-68.5-85.8h-93s-94 0-94 86.9h511c0-87-94-87-94-87z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"fact__heading\">Accelerated Bachelor&#8217;s\/Master&#8217;s<\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\">Earn your B.S. and M.S. in five years.<\/p><p class=\"fact__cta\"><span>Learn <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>More&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media-divider ncst-media-divider has-orange-400-box-color box-position-right\"><div class=\"ncst-media-divider__container\"><div class=\"ncst-media-divider__image-container\"><div class=\"ncst-media-divider__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101714\/BK-6536.jpg);background-position:73% 20%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101714\/BK-6536.jpg\" alt=\"Three students outside of Talley Student Union in cap and gown after graduation\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What can I do with my degree?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From art galleries to Nordstrom and The North Face to MIT, our textile design graduates are sought out by leading employers in just about every industry. Here are just a few of the places our alumni work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apparel: <\/strong>The North Face, Kohl\u2019s, J. Crew, Nordstrom, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, St. John Knits&nbsp;<br><strong>Home Textiles:<\/strong> Valdese Weavers, Glen Raven, Mohawk Flooring&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">successful alumni<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/11\/fashion-and-textile-design-alumna-develops-materials-for-the-north-face\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/11\/fashion-and-textile-design-alumna-develops-materials-for-the-north-face\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-21881\" \n            alt=\"Bonny Allison standing in front of mountains on a sunny day\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101611\/Bonny_Allison.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101611\/Bonny_Allison.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101611\/Bonny_Allison-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101611\/Bonny_Allison-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101611\/Bonny_Allison-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Bonny Allison<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Developing high performing but aesthetically appealing materials for The North Face.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/04\/shyann-setzer-19-designing-whats-next-in-home-textiles-from-her-hometown\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/04\/shyann-setzer-19-designing-whats-next-in-home-textiles-from-her-hometown\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-21879\" \n            alt=\"Shyann Setzer standing in her Valdese Weavers office\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101612\/Feature-2.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101612\/Feature-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101612\/Feature-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101612\/Feature-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101612\/Feature-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Shyann Setzer<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Designing what\u2019s next in home textiles from her hometown at industry-leading Valdese Weavers.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2023\/05\/alaina-withers-23-specializes-in-bringing-textile-design-to-the-runway\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2023\/05\/alaina-withers-23-specializes-in-bringing-textile-design-to-the-runway\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-50001\" \n            alt=\"Alaina Withers stands in the courtyard of the Wilson College of Textiles with her &quot;wolfs up.&quot;\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100255\/IMG_6677.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100255\/IMG_6677.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100255\/IMG_6677-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100255\/IMG_6677-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100255\/IMG_6677-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Alaina Withers<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Designing textiles for apparel on the runway and in the industry.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Careers&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>(Assistant, Associate) Textile Designer: <\/strong>Develop printed or woven fabric designs that align with the larger creative direction of a brand or line. This includes trend research, mood board development, and yarn and color selection before developing a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) file for review. Associate and lead designers have more say in setting the creative direction than assistant designers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Print Designer: <\/strong>Create surface print designs for fabrics used in apparel, interior design and more, work with the creative team to make sure those designs fit within the company\u2019s larger brand, and then communicate those designs effectively to overseas vendors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knit Designer\/Knitwear Designer<\/strong>: Develop knit fabric designs \u2013 taking into account yarns, colors, stitches \u2013 for home and apparel uses.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Woven Designer:<\/strong> Use knowledge of yarns, textile processing, woven technology and more to develop woven textile designs for home, apparel and other applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Product Designer\/Developer\/Manager: <\/strong>Design products (eg. backpacks, scarfs, pillows, shoes) with a special focus on the textile and raw materials and work with merchandising, production, technical design and more to ensure the product design is executed correctly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Materials Developer: <\/strong>Develop the custom material and fabric for a product while considering technical performance needs, testing, sustainability and sourcing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trims Developer: <\/strong>Design trims (zippers, piping and more) and branding elements (how logos are displayed) for apparel, home and automotive industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color Specialist: <\/strong>Conduct consumer research and apply knowledge of color theory, fiber science, and color science to build a brand\u2019s color palettes and make sure those colors are represented correctly in a product.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Studio or Lab Manager: <\/strong>Makes sure all machines are operating, oversees purchasing of studio materials and equipment, and ensures students, artists or other employees reach their production goals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freelance Designer\/Entrepreneur<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">related programs<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/fashion-design\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/fashion-design\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-19720\" \n            alt=\"two students looking at garment together\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101844\/MAH0567-feature-1500x844-1.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101844\/MAH0567-feature-1500x844-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101844\/MAH0567-feature-1500x844-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101844\/MAH0567-feature-1500x844-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101844\/MAH0567-feature-1500x844-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Fashion and Textile Design \u2013 Fashion Design<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">A STEM education, industry connections and in-house cutting-edge facilities set our fashion design program apart.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/textile-technology\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/textile-technology\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-19721\" \n            alt=\"two students working together on a firefighter protective clothing\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101844\/MAH3381-feature-1500x844-1.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101844\/MAH3381-feature-1500x844-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101844\/MAH3381-feature-1500x844-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101844\/MAH3381-feature-1500x844-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101844\/MAH3381-feature-1500x844-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Textile Technology <\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Gain extensive knowledge of fiber science, a hands-on understanding of production processes and a business education to prepare for jobs in product design and development, manufacturing, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-automated-posts ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">textile design news<\/h2>\n                                <a\n              href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/tag\/textile-design\/\"\n              class=\"ncst-labeled-section__link\"\n                                          data-ua-cat=\"Featured Content Block\" data-ua-action=\"Label Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/tag\/textile-design\/\"\n            >More Stories<\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2023\/12\/see-what-textiles-students-made-in-spring-2023\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2023\/12\/see-what-textiles-students-made-in-spring-2023\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-55118\" \n            alt=\"A photo of a person in a printed silk kaftan is on top of a white background on the left side of the image. Text on the right side of the white background reads &quot;Spring 2023 Student Portfolio&quot;\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231213114011\/Screenshot-2023-12-13-at-11.39.22%E2%80%AFAM.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">See What Textiles Students Made in Spring 2023<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">The newest student portfolio features selected works from designers enrolled in the fashion design, textile design, and fashion development and product management programs at NC&#160;State&#8217;s Wilson College of <span class=nowrap>Textiles.&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2023\/10\/wilson-college-of-textiles-students-gain-industry-experience-with-summer-internships\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2023\/10\/wilson-college-of-textiles-students-gain-industry-experience-with-summer-internships\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-53220\" \n            alt=\"Alex Hutchens and fellow interns pose in front of a Madewell screen.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095942\/1692717054866-Alex-Hutchens.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095942\/1692717054866-Alex-Hutchens.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095942\/1692717054866-Alex-Hutchens-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095942\/1692717054866-Alex-Hutchens-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095942\/1692717054866-Alex-Hutchens-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Wilson College of Textiles Students Gain Industry Experience with Summer Internships<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Students share their summer internship experiences in a variety of fields, including biomedical sciences, engineering, and buying and merchandising <span class=nowrap>roles.\u00a0&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2023\/09\/wilson-college-alumna-credits-hours-in-knitting-lab-as-key-to-expertise-career-success\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2023\/09\/wilson-college-alumna-credits-hours-in-knitting-lab-as-key-to-expertise-career-success\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-52830\" \n            alt=\"Zoe Newman stands in front of a knitting machine and smiles at the camera.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100010\/Newman_5.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; 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