The 2011 Graduates of the Advanced Study Program in International Manufacturing & Product Development (IMPD) gave their thesis presentations at the Los Angeles Center Studios Theatre recently in front of industry leaders, FIDM colleagues, friends, and family.
This year, the IMPD class collaborated with Bisou Bisou, an exclusive women’s apparel brand at JCPenney, on Fall 2011 product lines.
The IMPD program involves the student in all phases of the product development cycle, from the initial concept and design of the product through technical design, global sourcing, costing, production, and marketing to the consumer. Students travel to Asia and Europe for research and trend shopping.
The nine-month program culminates with a night of thesis presentations where the students show samples of their product lines and give a full report of their consumer and the product, including fabrics, costing, and manufacturing details.
Gerber Technology recognized IMPD Student Heidi Riebs for her outstanding use of technology and presented her with their webPDM® Achievement Award.


Congratulations to the 12 talented students who are graduating from this year's IMPD Program: Lara Atallah, Mario DeJesus, Jenna Goldberg, Alyse Guercia, Melanie Magnus, Jenny McClain, Eriksen Mitchell, Heidi Riebs, Jon Rosario, Leah Salimbene, Kinley Taylor, and Lissa Tovar.