Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design is participating in UNL’s Big Idea Seminar March 18-19. Designed to build big ideas and collaborations within the Agricultural Research Division, the series of seminars cover a broad area of research topics and emphasizes team building opportunities.
The March Big Idea Seminar is focused on “Concept to Commercialization” and features three successful retail and manufacturing entrepreneurs: Walter T. Wilhelm, Joan Mudget and Paul Taylor.
Wilhelm has held senior positions in retailing, manufacturing and technology sales and development. He has extensive experience domestically, as well as internationally, having opened six offices in Europe and four in Asia.
Mudget, current vice president of global product quality at lululemon, is leading a fast-paced retailer through a major reorganization of their quality assurance functions. She also had stints at JCPenney, The Walt Disney Company, the Nordstrom Product Group and Lands’ End.
Taylor’s latest venture is Long Splice Design, an apparel development and sourcing company. Long Splice Design took root from the experience Taylor gained after founding Arborwear, an outdoor work wear company, which he headed for 12 years.
The trio will discuss their experiences and answer questions in the following TMFD classes. Anyone interested, may sit in on the discussions.
March 18
TMFD 206 Textiles
9 a.m., 11 HECO
Discussion on the global picture of textile sourcing, selection and brand enhancement.
TMFD 403 Draping
10 a.m., 225 HECO
Discussion about market niches, quality control, branding and functionality.
TMFD 413 Merchandising III
11 a.m.,
Discussion on initiating the job search and essential industry skills.
March 19
TMFD 314 Visual Merchandising
10 a.m., 142 HECO
Discussion on how companies create compelling brands.
TMFD 212 Product Development
Noon, 229 HECO
Discussion on the importance of technology in product design and development.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/2ao