Design Studio 1 is both an introduction to the fundamental creative process of Fashion design and a continuation of the Integrative Studios. The course will focus on three fundamental goals: First, to integrate material skills, techniques and concepts from other courses into project work. Second, students will begin to identify and understand collaboration, conceptual development, iteration, and primary research within the context of Fashion design and aesthetics. Third, to engage in critical dialogue with the community and the making process, while building students' capacities for investigation, critical thinking, and working across media. Design Studio 1 works collaboratively with Visual Communication Studio 1 and Creative Technical Studio 1.