There's a brand new Style Scoop Interview with FIDM alumna Jana Garvin, who is the Display Artist for Forever 21 in New York City.
The Visual Communications grad talks about how she gets inspired, what goes into creating these exciting displays, and her future goals.
Visual Communications alumna Jessie Zinke (pictured left), who co-founded the fashion forward intimates label Zinke with her sister Arin Robinson, was recently featured in Tulsa World. Stocked at top shops such as American Rag and Fred Segal, Zinke features silk, lace, and color in their camisoles, rompers, boy shorts, and babydoll dresses.
Read the entire article here.
To commemorate race car driver Brian Wong's 2009 Porsche season, Speed Wong Racing (one of the fastest growing race car teams on the West Coast) collaborated with Visual Communications grad Audrey Jung to create a special edition t-shirt and commemorative poster.
More than 100 FIDM Grads and industry folks gathered at The Target Terrace at The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live for the first Visual Communications Alumni Mixer with special guest hosts from Saks Fifth Avenue. "It's exciting because it's bringing everybody back together," said Director of Visual Communications and Career Development Advisor Cynthia Patino. "It's so beautiful up here and we've got two alums who work for the Grammy Museum." Attendees enjoyed tasty fare from Wolfgang Puck Catering and cocktails while taking in the stunning views of Downtown.
Photos by Brian Sanderson
Visual Communications students at FIDM San Francisco participated in a high fashion photo shoot last quarter as part of the Fashion Styling and Coordination class. Separated into four teams, students were assigned a fashion capital: Milan, Paris, New York, and London. They then researched cultural, runway, and street trends, as well as hair, makeup, and grooming for their particular city. "The students had the opportunity to work with a great team of
professional photographers and hair and makeup artists," says Instructor Peter Gravener. "The result was industry-level editorial magazine spreads."
FIDM Visual Communications Alumna Chelsea Leifken just graduated and in the coming week she'll begin the Bachelor's Program. A few weeks ago, FIDM's Career Center referred Chelsea to One Stop Internet, and with portfolio in hand, she got a job as a stylist for websites such as Lululemon, 7 For All Mankind, True Religion (shown above), and Betsey Johnson! "I wake up every morning excited to go to work," says Chelsea. "How many people can say that?"
Even though she has her dream job, Chelsea wanted to continue with the Bachelor's degree to make herself even more marketable in her field. "I believe education is the greatest investment one can make," she adds. "I want to be equipped with the knowledge of business, management tools, and the leadership skills necessary for success."
Set Decorator Alison Matilla, who received a Visual Communications Professional Designation Degree and then completed the Advanced Study Program of Entertainment Set Design and Decoration, recently transformed a Subway into a broken down, overgrown building with dinosaurs and props from the film, Land of the Lost. "This job was great because it combined both design and marketing avenues together with Subway and the film," says Alison, who had the chance to see the creators of Land of the Lost, Sid and Marty Kroft. "Working in the film industry for the last two years I have had the opportunity of meeting loads of talented people."
Learn about Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising at FIDM.
Visual Communications Alumna Meg Lewis has a successful vintage online store, Vintage 1918, that sells one-of-a-kind pieces for men and women. You can read about Meg's exciting path from FIDM to entrepreneurship by clicking here!
Visual Communications Alumna Quenby Go, who studied at the San Francisco campus, was mentioned in a BusinessMirror article for her role in helping Banana Republic execute its fashion-meets-music "Rhythms of Spring" concept. Quenby, who is the lead visual merchandiser at Banana Republic's San Mateo, California store, discusses her roles and responsibilities at the Bay Area store.
Project Runway is now filmed at FIDM. Go behind-the-scenes! 
