Fashion Design

Unleash your creativity and transform your passion for fashion into a successful career with Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences’ BA in Fashion Design. This four-year, full-time program equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a well-rounded fashion designer, fostering innovation, technical expertise, and a strong understanding of the global fashion industry.

Key Features:

• Concept Development and Design Process: Learn the entire fashion design process, from trend research and concept development to sketching, patternmaking, and garment construction. Hone your creative vision and develop a unique design aesthetic.
• Technical Expertise: Master the fundamentals of fashion design, including draping, patternmaking, tailoring, and various textile manipulation techniques. Develop a strong understanding of fabric properties, garment construction methods, and industry-standard software.
• Sustainable Practices: Explore sustainable design principles and practices within the fashion industry. Learn to select eco-friendly materials, create zero-waste patterns, and design for longevity and ethical production.
• Collection Development and Branding: Gain the skills to develop cohesive fashion collections, considering themes, target audiences, and brand identity. Learn about fashion marketing and communication strategies to effectively showcase your designs.

This program is ideal for students with a strong passion for fashion design and a desire to develop their creative and technical skills. Graduates emerge as versatile fashion designers prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:

• Womenswear or menswear design
• Fashion collections for specific markets (e.g., sportswear, activewear, high fashion)
• Fashion accessories design (bags, shoes, jewelry)
• Costume design for theater or film
• Freelance fashion design
• Design positions within fashion brands and companies
• Sustainable fashion design and consulting
• Further studies in fashion design, fashion marketing, or related fields (e.g., fashion technology, textile design)

The program equips you with the creative vision, technical expertise, and industry knowledge to navigate the dynamic world of fashion design and make your mark on the global fashion scene.