The Future of Home from concept to execution, innovation in technology and materials, intrinsic “eco” strategies, and integrated product marketing. Home Products Development Class of 2017 invites you to share in the experience. RSVP: home_products@fitnyc.edu
Nicole Alper, a student majoring in Home Products Development at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), has been named the 2016 Carole Sloan Scholar by the college. Nicole received $2,500 for achieving the highest GPA in the Home Products Development program. … Continue reading
Consider ~ HOME PRODUCTS ~ a unique major that explores the materials, manufacturing, merchandising and marketing of the home furnishings industry. The rigorous project-based curriculum addresses the contemporary realities of the home furnishings industry and cultivates critical skills in the areas of product … Continue reading
“Know the history of your discipline” – Tim Gunn. In the creative industries, inspiration is found everywhere and as the saying goes – history repeats itself. This could not be truer than in the design and development process. We are … Continue reading
Juniors and Seniors, thirty-nine Home Products students in all, spend 2 full days exploring the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, Illinois earlier this month. The students took on the role of young professionals as they walked the halls … Continue reading
IFDA Student Member Scholarship- $2,000 Amanda Foran– Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY Amanda realized her calling in design at an early age and followed that calling to earn her Associates Degree in Interior Design at The Fashion Institute … Continue reading
Kudos to our super Flea Market officers, Megan Scuderi and Molly Silsby for an outstanding year of fundraising! The Home Products Club earned the FITSA Fundraising Award for 2014/2015. The club hosted 5 flea markets through out the year to raise … Continue reading
FIVE FABULOUS GROUPS OF GRADUATING SENIORS SHOWED US the future of home. JELLE zero energy produce preservation container…always fresh never frozen WATERCYCLE the instant water recycling system for your kitchen AIRIUM not your typical houseplant. The filter free-photosynthetic-air purifier. SUNOLOGY a … Continue reading
This year was the HP Juniors’ first trip to the International Home + Housewares Show. For our Manufacturing and Marketing of Hard Goods course, Professor Brogna assigned each of us a different category of housewares to cover while attending the … Continue reading
Saturday, March 7th started with an early flight out of Laguardia for 30 HP-ers, along with Professor David Brogna & Professor Ingrid Johnson. We flew into Chicago’s O’Hare airport and hit the ground running. After dropping our luggage off … Continue reading
