Adaptive Fashion in Creative Arts

A Pilot Program for an Adaptive Design Series

Carli Spina, Head of Research & Instructional Services, Associate Professor - Gladys Marcus Library
Maria Rothenberg, Instructional Services & Assessment Librarian, Associate Professor - Gladys Marcus Library
Matthew Michaels, Reference Assistant, Research & Instructional Services (RIS) - ​Gladys Marcus Library

The Adaptive Design Series project worked to bring adaptive design professionals, students, and end-product users together to help showcase FIT's mission for equity, diversity and  inclusion and build students' knowledge of and experience.

Showcasing varied panel discussion programs and hands-on collaborations the program offered students an opportunity to work with peers across departments and introduced attendees to adaptive fashion and cosmetics by highlighting the lived experiences of a diverse group of individuals wearing and working with adaptive fashion.