Design and Merchandising 2023 Student Research Theses
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
Design and Merchandising Past Student Theses
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