Instructor Voices


Innovative Voices

At CITL we are excited to introduce our Instructor Voices series to highlight the innovative projects, ideas, and research advancements that we are honored to showcase. 

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Merging Textiles and Technology featuring Chiara Vincenzi

Written by: CITL’s Shenika Glover and Robert Baird 

Media Producer: Bob Dignan, CITL

View the full mini documentary: Merging Textiles and Technology 

Professor Chiara Vincenzi, a CITL Fellow and Clinical Assistant Professor at the School of Art & Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, partnered with the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) to incorporate technology such as Adobe Creative Suite, Open Brush, CLO3D, 3D Printing, and Virtual Reality to rethink the art of fashion design. In her courses, students are encouraged to learn fashion fundamentals then gradually integrate digital software to bring creations to new levels. Read the full story here: Merging Textiles and Technology