Hi, I'm Barbara Trippeer!

The apparel industry and the educational field that supports it have shifted considerations regarding what we design, who we design for (or with), and how those designs are executed. My research in fashion design focuses on the intricate connections between Inclusive Design, Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, and the application of emerging technology. What sets my work apart from traditional practice-based fashion design education is the incorporation of critical cultural theory. My approach, deeply rooted in the scholarship of teaching and learning, involves active research, knowledge acquisition, and dissemination. My research and teaching are guided by four overarching and interrelated themes: sustainable design, interdisciplinary practice, lifecycle thinking, and critical cultural theory. Each theme uniquely contributes to a comprehensive vision of how fashion design can transcend its traditional focus on artifact creation, with an eye toward impact on the industry and education. Please Click on some of the links below to see some examples of my work: