PUFD
3321

Design Studio 4

Parsons School of Design: School of Fashion

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Majors Only
DS 4: Collection
Spring 2026
Taught By: Mark Brower
Section: C1

CRN: 2896

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Collection pathway challenges you to consider approaches to body, gender, age, and size, amongst others, in order to develop new narratives, definitions and terminologies within a clearly defined visual aesthetic beyond traditional contexts. Deep exploration in terms of research and process towards unexpected outcomes across gender is encouraged. Students are encouraged to redefine the meaning of a Collection.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS4: Accessible Fashion Macy’s
Spring 2026
Taught By: Sugandha Gupta and Ben Barry
Section: C10

CRN: 13540

Credits: 3

DS4: Sponsored by Macy's, Co-Designing Accessible Fashion is a special section on disability fashion design for the Spring 2026 semester. DS4 provides students with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the depth and breath of their design processes and critical thinking skills. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for the senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

This course immerses students in creating innovative fashion designs that are accessible to a broader audience. Students will take an approach of participatory design with disabled models, collaboratively developing garments, wearables, and accessories that enhance the wearer's experience. Through an understanding of contemporary disability scholarship, critical thinking, research, co-design, and iterative development, students will create work that serves broader populations, including people with disabilities. By integrating accessible design strategies and expanding the meaning of access into their creative process, students will help reduce barriers that make clothing inaccessible and innovate through fashion.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Collection
Spring 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: C3

CRN: 2888

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Collection pathway challenges you to consider approaches to body, gender, age, and size, amongst others, in order to develop new narratives, definitions and terminologies within a clearly defined visual aesthetic beyond traditional contexts. Deep exploration in terms of research and process towards unexpected outcomes across gender is encouraged. Students are encouraged to redefine the meaning of a Collection.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Collection
Spring 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: C4

CRN: 2889

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Collection pathway challenges you to consider approaches to body, gender, age, and size, amongst others, in order to develop new narratives, definitions and terminologies within a clearly defined visual aesthetic beyond traditional contexts. Deep exploration in terms of research and process towards unexpected outcomes across gender is encouraged. Students are encouraged to redefine the meaning of a Collection.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Collection
Spring 2026
Taught By: Anna Kiper
Section: C5

CRN: 2898

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Collection pathway challenges you to consider approaches to body, gender, age, and size, amongst others, in order to develop new narratives, definitions and terminologies within a clearly defined visual aesthetic beyond traditional contexts. Deep exploration in terms of research and process towards unexpected outcomes across gender is encouraged. Students are encouraged to redefine the meaning of a Collection.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Collection
Spring 2026
Taught By: Gene Lakin
Section: C6

CRN: 11200

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Collection pathway challenges you to consider approaches to body, gender, age, and size, amongst others, in order to develop new narratives, definitions and terminologies within a clearly defined visual aesthetic beyond traditional contexts. Deep exploration in terms of research and process towards unexpected outcomes across gender is encouraged. Students are encouraged to redefine the meaning of a Collection.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Collection
Spring 2026
Taught By: Gene Lakin
Section: C7

CRN: 2887

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Collection pathway challenges you to consider approaches to body, gender, age, and size, amongst others, in order to develop new narratives, definitions and terminologies within a clearly defined visual aesthetic beyond traditional contexts. Deep exploration in terms of research and process towards unexpected outcomes across gender is encouraged. Students are encouraged to redefine the meaning of a Collection.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Collection
Spring 2026
Taught By: Anna Kiper
Section: C8

CRN: 2893

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Collection pathway challenges you to consider approaches to body, gender, age, and size, amongst others, in order to develop new narratives, definitions and terminologies within a clearly defined visual aesthetic beyond traditional contexts. Deep exploration in terms of research and process towards unexpected outcomes across gender is encouraged. Students are encouraged to redefine the meaning of a Collection.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Collection
Spring 2026
Taught By: Gene Lakin
Section: C9

CRN: 13539

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Collection pathway challenges you to consider approaches to body, gender, age, and size, amongst others, in order to develop new narratives, definitions and terminologies within a clearly defined visual aesthetic beyond traditional contexts. Deep exploration in terms of research and process towards unexpected outcomes across gender is encouraged. Students are encouraged to redefine the meaning of a Collection.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Phygital Fashion
Spring 2026
Taught By: Soojin Kang
Section: D1

CRN: 13541

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a six‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

Phygital Fashion Pathway: Referring to a mode of artistic production and representation linked to immaterial and material culture, this course will use digital strategies and tools to create fashion outcomes that exist in both digital and physical spaces. Students will analyze and study social dynamics, emotional impacts, and new aesthetic forms activated by digital technologies, and explore human relations and identities, multiculturalism, sustainability, and the expansive field of fashion. Students will explore the use of technology for creating, prototyping, making, simulating, sizing, presenting, animating, digital printing, image making, and storytelling. In this course, students will learn advanced CLO 3D skills to create: customized avatars, customized trims and hardware; 3D virtual spaces; and animation. Additionally, students are encouraged to explore subjects such as gaming, the metaverse, and digital inclusion through modes of AR/VR; and by using programs like Style3D and Blender. This course is open to all pathways and serves as a preparation for Y4 Phygital Fashion: Thesis 1 & 2.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Materiality
Spring 2026
Taught By: Amanda Brown
Section: M1

CRN: 11203

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Materiality pathway enables students to focus on the application of material and textile innovation to fashion design in relation to the body and beyond. Courses aim to help students generate new possibilities for fashion with a focus on craft with a highly specialized approach to textile innovation, including dyeing, print, technology, weave and knit as drivers for design. Deep exploration in terms of research towards unexpected outcomes in both apparel and non-apparel are encouraged.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Materiality
Spring 2026
Taught By: Soojin Kang
Section: M2

CRN: 2886

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Materiality pathway enables students to focus on the application of material and textile innovation to fashion design in relation to the body and beyond. Courses aim to help students generate new possibilities for fashion with a focus on craft with a highly specialized approach to textile innovation, including dyeing, print, technology, weave and knit as drivers for design. Deep exploration in terms of research towards unexpected outcomes in both apparel and non-apparel are encouraged.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Fashion Product
Spring 2026
Taught By: Adam Sternbach
Section: P1

CRN: 2890

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Fashion Product pathway takes a non-apparel focus and approach to form, sculpture and shape offers students an opportunity to redefine this category utilizing a variety of traditional design/make approaches alongside technological innovation towards unique inventive outcomes. Deep exploration in terms of research and process towards unexpected outcomes in all forms is encouraged.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 10

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Product & Collection
Spring 2026
Taught By: Miguel Villalobos
Section: P2

CRN: 5293

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Collection pathway challenges you to consider approaches to body, gender, age, and size, amongst others, in order to develop new narratives, definitions and terminologies within a clearly defined visual aesthetic beyond traditional contexts. Deep exploration in terms of research and process towards unexpected outcomes across gender is encouraged. Students are encouraged to redefine the meaning of a Collection.
The Fashion Product pathway takes a non-apparel focus and approach to form, sculpture and shape offers students an opportunity to redefine this category utilizing a variety of traditional design/make approaches alongside technological innovation towards unique inventive outcomes. Deep exploration in terms of research and process towards unexpected outcomes in all forms is encouraged.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 10

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 2:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
DS 4: Systems & Society
Spring 2026
Taught By: Carolina Obregon
Section: S1

CRN: 11205

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal design philosophy. Students will develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and innovative approaches to materiality. This course helps students increase the diversity and depth of their design processes and problem-solving methods. In the fourth course in a four‐course core sequence, students will begin to theorize and contextualize their own work, in readiness for senior capstone experience/final major project. Design Studio 4 works collaboratively with Specialized Studio 2.

The Systems and Society pathway considers design in the broader context of the fashion system and society. Approaches to garment manufacturing, methods of production and craft of use are considered towards a redefinition of make/design processes and the system they inhabit. Deep exploration in terms of research and process towards unexpected outcomes exploring non-conformist and socio-political approaches to the body, image, communication, and dress can result in apparel and in non-apparel directions.
Open to: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 3320 Design Studio 3 (or APFD 3011/3024 Design Studio 3) and PUFD 3330 Specialized Studio 1 (or APFD 3013 Specialized Studio 1). Co-requisite(s): PUFD 3331 Specialized Studio 2. Students must enroll in corresponding sections of PUFD 3321 and 3331.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 16

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026