- Dec 4, 2023
- by Marisa LaFalce
- Sustainability + Society, Technology + Human Thriving
3D garment simulation software reduces customer returns
Have you ever bought new clothes online and purchased more than one size, color or style knowing that you will only keep the items that fit you best?
This behavior is called bracketing, and it comes at a major environmental cost because more items must be shipped and returns often end up in the landfill. Do-yeon Kong, a PhD student in apparel design, with a background in computer science, is using 3D imaging to reduce
Tara Pearson
As a Ph.D. student in the field of Design and Environmental Analysis in our College’s Department of Human Centered Design, Tara Pearson explores the possibilities of design to positively impact emotional experience and bolster wellbeing. Her research examines the role of visual aesthetics in eliciting emotions in our environment—most recently, experiences of positive surprise and delight. As a Teaching Assistant here, Pearson has supported design-thinking related courses including: Design Graphics and Visualization (DEA1150); Making a
Minor in Fashion Studies
Learn how apparel reflects and affects society, and explore the traditional and innovative techniques used in design.
Lauryn Grubbs
Grubbs's current research focuses on the (mis)representation of Black women at the intersection of fashion, beauty, and media. This agenda explores the use of stereotypical imagery to represent Black women throughout visual culture, and the impact that the representations have on Black women’s self-presentation, identity formation, and societal perception. Lauryn connects her research to her creative and entrepreneurial ventures, by taking a Black feminist approach to decolonize the gaze and diversify authorship of images of
Lesimo (Yuanzhi) Wang
Lesimo Wang is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Human Centered Design at Cornell University. Prior to joining Cornell, he worked as an interior designer at HASSELL and as a workplace strategist for consulting firms. His research focuses on empirical studies that explore the future of hybrid work model and the changing landscape of campus learning spaces.
- Oct 13, 2025
- by Tom Fleischman, Cornell Chronicle
- Technology + Human Thriving
Generative art enhances virtual shopping experience
Art infusion theory – the idea that displaying art in retail settings can positively impact consumer behavior – can be applied to the metaverse with similar results, a Cornell design researcher has shown.
- Mar 19, 2026
- Student Life
Materials, machines, mentorship shape student spring runway show
The annual Cornell Fashion Collective Spring Runway Show, on March 21, will feature the work of fashion design majors as well as students from across the university who are looking to broaden their Cornell experience.