Fashion Design and Production
What is fashion design and production?
Why fashion design and production at OSU?
Career Paths
Graduates are well-equipped to integrate the principles of design, industrial production
technologies and the business of the global fashion industry in the following careers:
- Designer for menswear, womenswear, childrenswear and bridal
- Technical design
- Softgoods product development
- Footwear and accessories
- Textile design
- Sourcing, including fabric and trim buyer
- Quality assurance
- Functional design, such as military and law enforcement uniforms
- Ergonomics
Highlights
Travel Opportunities
Take advantage of global learning through national and international travel courses and study abroad trips led by your professors.
Internship Experiences
Prepare for your dream job and gain invaluable experience through required professional internships with companies such as Anthropologie, Ralph Lauren, Target, Steve Madden and many more.
Facilities and Technology
Access to the latest technology, including Gerber software and automated solutions, our Human Solutions body scanner, state-of-the-art industry machinery and textile testing equipment will set you apart within a competitive industry.
Euphoria Fashion Show
This high-energy runway fashion show features garments designed and created by students majoring in fashion design and
production. Students gain valuable, hands-on experience in planning and executing all aspects of
the event.
Student Perspective
"I was given the chance to learn old school design methods mixed with new technology. I work with both methods every day at Kohl’s, and I was able to help my team onboard with 3D design and PLM since I had already been working with these programs throughout my degree."
Fashion Design and Production Graduate
Scholarships
In addition to scholarships from the OSU College of Education and Human Sciences, you are eligible to apply for national Fashion Scholarship Fund scholarships, totaling $1.2 million annually.
College of Education and Human Sciences