Coordinated and moderated by School of Fashion faculty Julian Guthrie
The goal of this event is to highlight digital software literacy and the level of proficiency expected by instructors and industry professionals, helping students understand which software skills they should consider developing as they move through their college experience so they are better prepared for future employment.
More specifically, the focus will be on the evolving landscape of digital fashion practice—3D software applications, rendering tools, and AI platforms.
Rather than live demonstrations, the session will center around sharing examples of work, discussing workflows, and speaking to the key skills shaping contemporary digital fashion.
Presented by School of Fashion at Parsons School of Design.
Fashion designer, patternmaker, and educator specializing in integrating 3D technology into design development and education.
Presently, he is a freelance patternmaker and tech designer.
He has also worked for brands such as: Urban Zen, Atelier Jolie, Telfar,  Fleur Du Mal; Autumn Adeigbo; and Calvin Klein Women’s Collection.Â
Concurrent with his industry work, he is also a part-time instructor at Parsons where he also earned both his BFA in Fashion Design and MFA in Fashion Design & Society degrees.
Julian also is the creator of the "Clo3D Virtual Fashion Design Certificate" at Parsons School of Design
Emilie Ho and Theren Moodley are the co-founders of Make the Dot, an AI-native design and product development platform for the fashion industry. Formerly Head of Product and Customer Success in the corporate venture arm of Li & Fung, they built tech ventures spanning 3D product development and sourcing, contributing to over $100M in incremental revenue and long-term retail partnerships.
They incubated Make the Dot after witnessing systemic inefficiencies between design, sourcing, and production. They are on a mission to digitize the first mile of the global fashion supply chain to reduce waste and accelerate product development.
Anna Violette is a New York based Technical Artist at Adobe, specializing in advanced 3D and immersive design workflows. She leads in education and enablement on Adobe Substance, supporting creators and organizations in adopting cutting-edge digital design practices and shaping the future of 3D artistry.
Karina Ochoa is a New York–based Digital Product Creation Manager working across Champion and Reebok, specializing in 3D apparel and digital product workflows. She has worked across both fashion and advertising, leading initiatives spanning 3D and AI initiatives, and supporting cross-functional teams in adopting scalable, production-ready 3D processes.
Courtney spent seven years in fashion design and project management before joining CLO in 2019, where she now helps brands transform their product creation workflows through 3D. She’s passionate about empowering teams, elevating product quality, and driving supply‑chain efficiency by integrating digital tools into the design process.
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