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Hi, I'm Kanishka Kumar, a fashion and textile designer based in Mississauga, Ontario. I hold an MA in Fashion at Toronto Metropolitan University and hold a B.Sc in Fashion and Apparel Design from LISAA School of Design in Bengaluru. My experience pertains to textile surface design, apparel development, and human-centred product design. In my work, I enjoy collaborating across disciplines with designers, engineers, and merchandisers. I love exploring sustainable wardrobe strategies, wearable tech-inspired textiles, and the storytelling power of print and colour. I'm excited to bring creative energy and a hands-on design approach to a dynamic design team.…Hi, I'm Kanishka Kumar, a fashion and textile designer based in Mississauga, Ontario. I hold an MA in Fashion at Toronto Metropolitan University and hold a B.Sc in Fashion and Apparel Design from LISAA School of Design in Bengaluru. My experience pertains to textile surface design, apparel development, and human-centred product design. In my work, I enjoy collaborating across disciplines with designers, engineers, and merchandisers. I love exploring sustainable wardrobe strategies, wearable tech-inspired textiles, and the storytelling power of print and colour. I'm excited to bring creative energy and a hands-on design approach to a dynamic design team.

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Hi, I'm Kanishka Kumar, a fashion and textile designer based in Mississauga, Ontario. I hold an MA in Fashion at Toronto Metropolitan University and hold a B.Sc in Fashion and Apparel Design from LISAA School of Design in Bengaluru. My experience pertains to textile surface design, apparel development, and human-centred product design. In my work, I enjoy collaborating across disciplines with designers, engineers, and merchandisers. I love exploring sustainable wardrobe strategies, wearable tech-inspired textiles, and the storytelling power of print and colour. I'm excited to bring creative energy and a hands-on design approach to a dynamic design team.…Hi, I'm Kanishka Kumar, a fashion and textile designer based in Mississauga, Ontario. I hold an MA in Fashion at Toronto Metropolitan University and hold a B.Sc in Fashion and Apparel Design from LISAA School of Design in Bengaluru. My experience pertains to textile surface design, apparel development, and human-centred product design. In my work, I enjoy collaborating across disciplines with designers, engineers, and merchandisers. I love exploring sustainable wardrobe strategies, wearable tech-inspired textiles, and the storytelling power of print and colour. I'm excited to bring creative energy and a hands-on design approach to a dynamic design team.

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Hi, I’m Kanishka Kumar, a fashion and textile designer based in Mississauga, Ontario. I hold an MA in Fashion at Toronto Metropolitan University and hold a B.Sc in Fashion and Apparel Design from LISAA School of Design in Bengaluru. My experience pertains to textile surface design, apparel development, and human-centred product design.

In my work, I enjoy collaborating across disciplines with designers, engineers, and merchandisers. I love exploring sustainable wardrobe strategies, wearable tech-inspired textiles, and the storytelling power of print and colour. I’m excited to bring creative energy and a hands-on design approach to a dynamic design team.

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Work Experience

Apparel Designer at GULL Wear (Start-up)

January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022

Designed graphic T-shirt prints inspired by NFT artwork for a startup streetwear brand, demonstrating speed and proficiency in translating design concepts into production-ready artwork. Executed accurate tech packs, including detailed specs sheets and BOMs, ensuring clear production communication.

Textile Print Artist Intern at RKD Group of Furnishings

November 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Researched, designed and documented textile prints for a premium faux mink blanket collection, establishing foundational experience in textile and colour knowledge.

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Toronto Metropolitan University

September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025

Supported courses: FSN 631 Fashion-Pop Culture in East Asia, FSN 224 Refashioning History, FSN 503 Critical Issues in Design. Evaluated student assignments and provided constructive feedback to guide students in their creative and research projects.

Brand Associate (Part-Time) at Banana Republic / Hudson's Bay Company

February 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Assisted clients with product selection and styling, while maintaining visual merchandising standards and product displays to enhance brand image.

Virtual Fashion Stylist at Style Nook

February 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Curated personalised ensembles aligned with clients' style preferences, current trends, and occasions. Provided sustainable wardrobe-building advice and style recommendations.

Workshop Facilitator and Assistant at Toronto Metropolitan University

January 1, 2025 - Present

Facilitated textile-focused workshops and contributed to design research initiatives, including identity construction and cross-disciplinary design sprints; supported UV disinfection study-related activities.

Research Assistant and Facilitator at Toronto Metropolitan University & ITAA Conference

November 1, 2024 - Present

Collaborated with research team to plan and facilitate design sprints as part of the UV Disinfection Study; contributed to cross-disciplinary collaboration and dissemination efforts.