Design and Merchandising 2024 Student Research Theses
Morgan Davis
Development and Characterizations of Mycelium-Based Composites
Adviser: Dr. Yan Li
Brooklyn Benjamin
Donor Decision-Making, Motivation, and Meaning in the context of the Historic Costume and Textiles Collection or Museum: An interpretive study
Adviser: Dr. Paula Alaszkiewicz
Tess Whitaker
Biophilic Design for Veterinarian Mental Health: Design Strategies for the Veterinary Hospital
Adviser: Dr. Laura Cole
Anabella Montgomery
Business Plan: Elizabeth Studios, LLC.
Adviser: Kevin Kissell
Suzie Linihan
Using Design Thinking to Inform Instructional Design Prototyping: Preparing High School Students for Interior Architecture and Design Education
Adviser: Dr. Leah Scolere
Design and Merchandising Past Student Theses
2023
Alyssa Iedema
Make it Make Sense: Bridging the Gap Between Design Research and the Design Industry
Adviser: Dr. Laura Malinin
Donghoon Shin
Investigating Co-Branding Between Luxury Apparel and Athletic Shoe Brands: The Case of Louis Vuitton and Nike
Adviser: Dr. Karen Hyllegard
Alea Schmidt
Understanding the Relationship Between Adaptive Reuse and Eco-Cultural Sustainability from an Interior Design Perspective
Adviser: Dr. Laura Malinin
Viktoriia Baklanova
Examination of COVID-19 Resilience Strategies Among Small Bridal Retailers in the United States
Advisor: Dr. Ruoh-Nan Yan
2022
Jiayi Wen
Study of Mechanical, Antimicrobial and Hydrodynamic Properties of Biomimetic Shark Skin Fabrics with Different Denticle Size via 3D Printing Technology
Adviser: Dr. Vivian Li
Amy Wininger
Breaking white Wedding Traditions by Designing Wedding Gowns Through a Post- Postmodern Lens (Plan B)
Adviser: Dr. Kristen Morris
Katie Miller
Made in Colorado, for Colorado: Designing a regenerative garment within a Colorado Fibershed (Plan B)
Adviser: Dr. Sonali Diddi
Ariel Christensen
An integrated Marketing Communication Plan for a Self-development Book: Targeting Generation Z Health and Wellness Consumers (Plan B)
Adviser: Dr. Karen Hyllegard
2021
Jessica Shaver
If I Customize It, I Will Keep It Longer? Segmenting Mass Customization Consumers Through the Sustainability Lens
Adviser: Dr. Terry Yan
Lisa Rentzel
Designing for Hybrid Service-Learning Environments in Design Education (Plan B)
Adviser: Dr. Leah Scolere
David Russon
Virtual Hands-On Training: Decreasing Extraneous Cognitive Load
Adviser: Dr. Kristen Morris
2020
Courtney Morgan
Ballerina, Princess, Bride: Recommendations for Bridal designers
Adviser: Dr. Katie Knowles
Abhishek Bhattacharjee
Bacterial Culture Components Activating Colorimetric Transition In Polydiacetylene Nanofiber Composites
Adviser: Dr. Yan (Vivian) Li
Jared Ellis
Third Place: A Qualitative Examination of Socialization and Community Building in CCRCs
Adviser: Dr. Laura Malinin
Kayna Hobbs
Custom Paralympic Shooting Jacket: A Single-Case Product Development Project
Adviser: Dr. Kristen Morris
Bailey Ness
Analysis of Consumer Engagement with Sustainable Clothing Companies on Instagram
Adviser: Dr. Sonali Diddi
Saloni Purandare
Mechanical and Antimicrobial Performance Analysis Of A Shark Skin Bio-Mimicked Fabric Swatch Via 3D Printing
Adviser: Dr. Yan (Vivian) Li
Kate Schmidt
Girl Powder: The Snow Collection
Adviser: Dr. Diane Sparks
Sarah Van Patter
Products To Promote Internal Reflection: Designs Inspired by the beauty of the Imperfect
Adviser: Dr. Diane Sparks
Angel Clark
G.I.Y.: A Business Plan
Adviser: Dr. Karen Hyllegard
2019
Rebecca Dias
Modernization and Cultural Identity: The Case of Ri-Bhoi Women Handloom Weavers
Adviser: Dr. Sonali Diddi
Jane Rohr
Techno-Fashion Acceptance by Female Baby Boomer Consumers: Hands-on Evaluation of Original 3D Printed Garments.
Adviser: Dr. Jennifer Ogle
2018
Noor Abdal
Exploring Cultural Perceptions of Waiting Area Design Features on Mood and Quality of Care.
Adviser: Dr. Laura Malinin
Morgan Brubaker
Factors Affecting China’s Apparel Manufacturing Industry’s International Competitive Advantage.
Adviser: Dr. Karen Hyllegard
Brittany Conroy
Analysis of Body Armor Fit and Comfort using 3D Body Scanning: A case study with an Industry Partner.
Adviser: Dr. Jueyon Park
Elizabeth Goodnite
Experiences of Designing Women: A Portrait of Female Interior Designers’ Job Satisfaction Across Career Spans.
Adviser: Dr. Laura Malinin
Faqrul Hassan
Nanofiber Based Smart Wound Dressing Combined with Bacteria Detection and Drug Delivery.
Adviser: Dr. Yan Vivian Li
Tyler Klene
White Noise: An Apparel Narrative.
Adviser: Dr. Diane Sparks
Caitlin MacLaughlin
Beautiful Prints for Beautiful Women: A collection of digitally printed textiles for socially conscious, young plus-size women’s clothing. (Plan B)
Adviser: Dr. Diane Sparks
Jennifer Worrell
Exploring Luxury Fashion Brands Choice of Brand Management Strategies During Crisis: A Multiple Case Study on Surviving the Global Financial Crisis.
Adviser: Dr. Nancy Miller
2017
Miranda Podmore
The Lived Experience of Crossfit as a Context for the Development of Women’s Body Image and Appearance Management Practices.
Adviser: Dr. Jennifer Ogle
Jihyun Sung
Unhappy With Their Body?: How Generation Y Men Respond Through Clothing Behaviors.
Adviser: Dr. Ruoh-Nan “Terry” Yan
2016
AKM Mashud Alam
Development and Thermal Characterization of Polydiacetylene (PDA) Nanofiber Composites for Smart Wound Dressing Application.
Adviser: Dr. Yan “Vivian” Li
Maram Altilmisani
Female Muslim Consumer Purchase Preferences for Digitally Printed Portable Prayer Rugs.
Adviser: Dr. Diane Sparks
Sahar Ejeimi
Revival of Hejaz Tribal Embroidery Using Digital Design Technology: A Collaborative Design Process Engaging Saudi Female Academics.
Adviser: Drs. Diane Sparks and Ruoh-Nan “Terry” Yan
Camille Hensley
Addressing the LGBT Homeless Youth Problem with Cause Related Marketing: A Promotional Plan. (Plan B)
Adviser: Dr. Karen Hyllegard
Cassandra Howard
Understanding College Students’ Compulsive Buying Tendencies Across Shopping Channels: Psychological, Affective, And Social Perspectives.
Adviser: Dr. Ruoh-Nan “Terry” Yan
Hillary King
Team Creative Performance: Exploring the Relationship Between Team Diversity and Conflict Affecting the Creative Productivity of Interior Design Student Teams.
Adviser: Dr. Katharine Leigh
Rachel Preuit
Fashion Sustainability: Increasing Knowledge of Slow Fashion Through an Educational Model.
Adviser: Dr. Ruoh-Nan “Terry” Yan
2015
Christine Apple
Patterns of Behavior in Alzheimer Units: Examining the Role of the Physical Environment.
Adviser: Dr. Katharine Leigh
Sara Dudek
Cultural Convergence: A fashion collection designed for the Cultural Creative market using filet crochet and digitally printed textiles inspired by West African design traditions. (Plan B)
Adviser: Dr. Diane Sparks
Kelly Hall
Shakti Ong: Yoga mantra mats: Research-focused design and socially conscious enterprise. (Plan B)
Adviser: Dr. Nancy Miller
Daniela Jankovska
Identifying Fit Issues For The One-Size-Fits-All Hospital Patient Gown: An Anthropometric Approach.
Adviser: Dr. Juyeon Park
Peter Jans
Buisness Plan: Helios Outdoor Technologies, LLC. (Plan B)
Adviser: Dr. Juyeon Park
Kathryn McLean
Consumers’ Receptiveness Toward International Retail Expansion: A Case Study of Opportunity for Anthropologie, Inc. in Chile. (Plan B)
Adviser: Dr. Karen Hyllegard
Maura Giblin Smith
Design Thinking Instilling Collaborative Relations To Drive Innovations. (Plan B)
Adviser: Dr. Katharine Leigh
Tracy Zarubin
Consumer Acculturation and Reacculturation Experience: Taiwanese Returnees’ Negotiation of Roles and Identity Through Dress.
Adviser: Dr. Ruoh-Nan “Terry” Yan