WILSON SCHOOL OF DESIGN
APPAREL WITH
PURPOSE Technical Apparel Design
2020 Capstone Projects
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Our Technical Apparel Design program prepares students for an industry that pushes the limits of human potential. From giving elite athletes a competitive edge to saving lives of outdoor enthusiasts. This booming industry blends creativity with cutting-edge technology to allow humans to move faster, survive longer, and explore further. The curriculum was developed in collaboration with local companies such as Arc’teryx, lululemon, Mountain Equipment Co-op, and Mustang Survival, in addition to top academics and researchers. Students’ skills are developed through our rigorous, handson curriculum based on human factors, ergonomics, strategic design development, and industry practices. Graduates are positioned as strategic thinkers who can work in a wide range of apparel and product design industries. They emerge from our program ready to join the next generation of design innovators. 3
We Gratefully Acknowledge Our Sponsors & Industry Collaborators Who Support Our Students
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ORGANIZATIONS Arc’teryx Deep Cove Kayak Hold It All Inc. Lululemon Athletica
PEOPLE
Megan Bain Catherine Brown Venice Clemente Katherine Correia Yogi Dandapure Sally Dickson Kim Mai Duong Eric Garnatz Kimberley Hill Jessica Hsu Laura Hutchison Nicole Jorgensen Paul King Sophie Laliberte Mark McKnight
Maxport Limited Vietnam Mountain Equipment Co-op Mustang Survival Nuytco Dr. Dinesh Pai Tien Pham Tiffany Pham Terry Straus Jef Stokes Philip Siwek Bin Bin Tan Tuyet Trinh Wendell Uglene Dr. Tom Waller David Westwood Chip Wilson Shannon Wilson Jonathan Wong Dr. Joanna Zander
TECHNICAL APPAREL DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mark Anderson Lindsay Bailey Travis Bothner Charlotte Browning Shirley Chan
Max Feldman Vanessa Fors Yingying Hu Joel Mertens
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10 DESIGNERS Amandeep 8
Denia Cárdenas 10
Monica Chandel 12 Gazella Cheng 14 Gaby Hébert 16 Joel Maerz 18
Savannah Sami-Bacon 20 Sanskriti Singh 22 Tiffany Mao Xu 24
Hanae Yaskawa 26
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AMANDEEP BDes amandaid
Amandeep is a Fashion Designer and Stylist. She graduated from Lovely Professional University in India where she studied Fashion Design. Upon graduating she interned in the fashion industry in India and worked in Indian Couture Week. She is attracted to colours and loves to fuse different concepts. Sketching, sewing, and styling are her strengths. Lets Grow Unisex jumper for children that is size adjustable, user-friendly, and sustainable.
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DENIA CĂ RDENAS BDes deniacc
Denia is originally from Mexico City, where she worked in graphic design focusing on editorial, website, and packaging. Her passion for design and yoga attracted her to Vancouver to pursue a career in technical apparel design. Denia is a hardworking and determined Designer. She is driven by challenges that inspire her to create solutions using innovative products and services. Namastay Supportive apparel for yoga meditation poses.
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MONICA CHANDEL MSc monica-chandel
Monica Chandel completed a Masters of Science in Clothing and Textiles and a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design. In addition, she has three years of teaching experience. She hopes to combine her new skills that she has learned from the Technical Apparel Design program with her knowledge of fashion and textiles to develop more thoughtful, functional, and sustainable products. Dhaal A flexible and breathable body protector for enthusiastic boxing trainers to train both effectively and safely.
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GAZELLA CHENG BA gazelle-elle
Gazella has a Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of British Columbia in Visual Arts. After completing her undergrad, she began building her dancewear brand and has been working on it ever since. In the future, she plans to further expand it into a lifestyle collection. Gazella’s experience in luxury retail and in the apparel industry sparked her interest in technical apparel design; she is curious and interested in creating thoughtful garments. The Corporeal Ideal A bust-supported ballet leotard for dance inclusivity with larger chested women.
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GABY HÉBERT BCom gabyhebert
Gaby’s passion for technical apparel is fueled by her love of the mountains, where she spends her free time rock climbing, ski touring and mountaineering. Having professional experience in graphic design and a Bachelor’s Degree of Commerce (Honours) in finance with a concentration in sustainability from the University of British Columbia, Gaby currently works in design and development at Mustang Survival on the recreation team. Informed by her diverse background, Gaby aims to design apparel that increases users’ comfort, safety, and performance when participating in outdoor activities. Caída A streamline inflatable vest with chalk bag designed to enhance buoyancy and performance while deep water soloing.
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JOEL MAERZ BSc joelmaerz
Joel is an outdoor enthusiast and engineer with a passion for hiking, skiing and road-trips. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, he began exploring options to combine his hard skills in engineering and design with his interests in the outdoors. Shortly after starting the Technical Apparel Design program, Joel found an opportunity to put his skills to the test where he as a member of the development team at Stoko Design Inc. At Stoko, he pushes the bounds of traditional joint support by designing products that fit, feel, and function like the human body. Chinuuk An alpine focused pack built from a repurposed waterproof shell.
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SAVANNAH SAMI-BACON BSc sami-bacon
Savannah was originally drawn to technical apparel design by her personal experience as a high performance athlete. She trained with Canada’s national rowing team as a university student and she understands the importance that clothing can have on an athlete’s performance. She has a passion for products that support athletes in pushing their physical limits and assist them on their journey to success. Informed by her background in the outdoor retail industry and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of British Columbia, Savannah hopes to pair her professional experience with her love for athletics and create functional products that enhance outdoor pursuits. The Catch A low profile, rowing-specific inflatable personal flotation device.
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SANSKRITI SINGH BDes ssanskriti
Sanskriti has a background in Textile Design with a Bachelor of Design from Pearl Academy which is affiliated by Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. She plans to utilize her knowledge of textiles to further understand the functionality of products. Technical apparel design will leverage her current understanding of design and enable her to better serve her future client’s needs. Sanskriti is passionate about the functionality of garments and exploring innovative fabrics. Another Hot Flash? Technical undershirt for women experiencing hot flashes in professional office environments.
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TIFFANY (XU) MAO PhD Tiffany’s passion for design started as a young child when she designed and sewed outfits for her figurine collection. Her educational background is in Engineering and she has studied in China and Korea. She completed her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria. She is passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle and enjoys Zumba classes, running the seawall, and doing the Grouse grind. Her strong engineering background and interest in apparel design provide a unique perspective which she applies to the world of technical apparel. Fly Wading Jacket A fly-fishing wading jacket with innovative front-back ventilation, dry cuff, and a transparent cell phone pocket.
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HANAE YASKAWA BA hyaskawa
An avid marathon runner and basketball official from California, Hanae is drawn to user-centered design principles that drive functional technical apparel. Having studied Physics and Italian at Wellesley College, she enjoys mixing the laws of science with appreciation for beauty to explore challenging problems and seek clean solutions. She hopes to continue creating adaptive sportswear to cultivate and empower a more inclusive sports community. Resilience Outdoor paraclimbing pants for climbers living with spinal cord injuries.
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Capstone 2020
Joel Maerz, Gazella Cheng, Amandeep Amandeep, Gaby HĂŠbert, Denia CĂĄrdenas, Tiffany Mao Xu, Hanae Yaskawa, Monica Chandel, Savannah Sami-Bacon, Sanskriti Singh
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