FIDM Magazine

Interior Design Grad Goes Behind the Camera

Interior Design alumna Julien McRoberts is surrounded by her field of study as an accomplished interiors photographer. "I have worked with Kathy Ireland Worldwide, top interior designers in Sante Fe, and have a wonderful spread coming out in April's Santa Fean magazine featuring the home of the renowned artist Carol La Roche," says Julien, who works with clients in California, Arizona, and New Mexico (including projects for fellow FIDM grad Kathleen Greenberg of KMG Interiors). "It's been my pleasure to reconnect with her."

Grad Is Buyer and Creative Director for New Hollywood Lifestyle Store

FIDM Visual Communications and Merchandise Marketing Graduate Angela Hicks is the visual mastermind behind the spectacular new Hollywood location of Rolling Greens. The alumna freelanced as the Buyer and Creative Director for the home and garden store that is filled to the rafters with books, dinnerware, flowers, and other specialty goods. Read about the store and see more pictures via the LA Times Blog and Shed Style.

Interview: New Just Accepted FIDM Student Melissa Triber

Newly accepted FIDM Professional Designation Merchandise Product Development Student Melissa Triber's fashion collection "Pantone Pandemonium" won Judge's Choice at Central Washington University. She begins her studies at FIDM in Winter 2010.

"In becoming a fashion-trend analyst, I hope to inspire artistic ideas and outlooks on life.  I have a vision of empowering individuals to release creativity and promote eccentricity within one another.  I look forward to traveling all over and searching for new and striking culture.  Upon doing so, the color, fabric and style ideals discovered can continually promote product—and personal—development."

Read our entire interview with Melissa on FIDM's FashionClub.com Daily!

Interview: FIDM San Francisco Student Kristina Stolting

FIDM Student Kristina Stolting is studying Fashion Design on the San Francisco campus and hopes to continue her studies by applying for the Film & TV Costume Design program at FIDM Los Angeles.

"There are so many amazing resources that the school offers, I really recommend taking advantage of them! The career center set me up backstage as a dresser at my first fashion show and it was a great experience. Besides the career opportunities, you get to meet so many talented and passionate people every day; it really is an amazing community."

Read our enter interview with Kristina on FIDM's Fashion Club blog!

New FIDM San Diego Student Blog by Josh Davis

FIDM San Diego Student Josh Davis has traveled the world in the Navy and now he's settled in So Cal to study Visual Communications, Professional Designation and launch a career in the Entertainment industry.

"I served in the Navy in the Persian Gulf and Italy before moving to Southern California. My duty in Europe was beautiful. I did more and traveled further that I ever imagined possible. I have always wanted to work in the motion picture industry and happened across FIDM through a family member who was attending. I landed on Visual Communications as a major because of the opportunities in set design for theatre, television, and movies."

Find out more about Josh on his Student Blog.

New FIDM Orange County Student Blog by Linda Tang

A graduate of USC with a B.A. in International Relations and Global Business & Marketing, Linda Tang is now a student in our Professional Designation Apparel Manufacturing & Management Program on FIDM's Orange County campus. Read her blog to get an inside look at her FIDM experience.

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Learn more about FIDM's Professional Designation Apparel Manufacturing & Management Program.

See pix of the dynamic Orange County campus.

Interview With FIDM Student Jenna Von Schlegel

Current Merchandise Product Development student Jenna Von Schlegel will graduate this year and enter the Business Management Program in 2010.

"I have gained so much knowledge, not only how the fashion industry is run, but on how this world and its global market works in its entirety. I now feel confident in how to forecast and predict upcoming trends and what kinds of marketing and advertising strategies I must consider in order to not only start my own company but how to successfully maintain it."

Read the entire interview with Jenna on FIDM's Fashion Club blog!

FIDM's Environmentally Conscious Exhibit Goes Beyond Bamboo

The FIDM Library recently presented an enticing range of environmentally conscious textiles and materials for fashion and interiors during the innovative exhibition Beyond Bamboo, which traveled to FIDM's Campuses as well as to locations across the Atlantic.

It was a great opportunity for students to gain exposure to the myriad of eco-friendly materials and sourcing options that will be available to them as fashion knitwear designers, product developers, interior designers, and other fashion and interior industry careers.

The exhibit was curated by Kristine Upesleja, FIDM's Materials Workroom Manager who gave us a tour of the unique collection. A favorite piece was the eye-catching garment made of fermented red wine bacteria (bottom) as well as the wired for sound dress (2nd from top), constructed from cassette tape. Fabric and yarn utilized everything from banana to coconut and corn. For more information on this collection, contact Kristine Upesleja at FIDM Los Angeles.

 

Interview With Merchandise Product Development Student Courtney Schultz

FIDM Merchandise Product Development student Courtney Schultz is graduating this month! Hear what she has to say about FIDM and her future.

"I have already gained so much! Three most important things are confidence, career guidance, and CONTACTS!  My collection of business cards is always growing! You meet so many people as a FIDM student!"

Read the entire interview with Courtney at FIDM's Fashion Club blog!

New Interview with FIDM Orange County Merchandise Marketing Student Molly Stolen

Current FIDM Orange County Student Molly Stolen is majoring in Merchandise Marketing while working part-time at Nordstrom.

"When I walked into the school it fit. It was the first library I ever wanted to spend time in. I knew that FIDM would give me the tools to have a career in fashion."

Read the entire interview with Molly at FIDM's Fashion Club Blog!