Tag Archives: FIT Alumni

INSIDE THE JEWELRY DESIGNER’S STUDIO

Independent jewelry designers can often be found at the bench, hammering away at itty bits of metal. But corporate designers work much differently. Charu Mehta, Jewelry Design ’11, associate jewelry designer for the Adelington Design Group, part of Fifth & … Continue reading

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THE BEST DESIGN JOB YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF

In the Spring 2013 issue of Hue, textile designers and developers at four companies talked about their process. A fifth, Yuko Yamaguchi, Illustration ’10, at Tom Cody Design, didn’t fit in the issue. But Hue thinks her job, and her … Continue reading

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COMMENT THREAD: HEADPHONES IN THE ELEVATOR?

In Hue‘s fall/winter issue, etiquette experts Yvonne and Yvette Durant ’72 solve common office quandaries, on appropriate outfits, cubicle decor, and texting during meetings, among others. Our beloved Liz Starin ’09 illustrated the piece. Now Hue wants to hear from … Continue reading

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WORKING FOR DIANA VREELAND AND OTHER ADVENTURES

Elaine Grynkewich Drew, Fashion Design ’76, remembers getting her start in the costume business. “When I was going to FIT, I would often spend hours at the Met, looking at paintings to inspire my clothing designs. It occurred to me … Continue reading

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PROFESSOR KONG MAKES IT BIG

Assistant Professor Anne Kong, Display and Exhibit Design ’77, was named one of nine Retail Design Influencers in DDI Magazine’s September issue, for her work bringing together Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design students and the industry they’re working toward. She’s … Continue reading

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