The Designer’s Journey: Education’s Role

Join us for a conversation that highlights the diversity of career paths that fashion education can lead to. Nimna, a designer focused on creating characters and visual narratives across merchandise, and Sajee Mendes Seneviratne, a sustainable fashion entrepreneur blending Sri Lankan artisan textiles with cruelty-free design, will share their unique journeys from AOD alumni to young trailblazers.

This event is tailored for students and design undergraduates eager to learn how fashion can be a force for social change, environmental sustainability, and ethical practices as much as personal creative outlets. Both designers will delve into the challenges and opportunities of building careers that not only prioritize creativity but also maintain strong social responsibility standards. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to leverage fashion as a tool for creating the change they want to influence in the world.

Whether you’re interested in visual storytelling or fashion as a platform for…