Textile designer and educator based in Fukuoka, focused on design thinking and textile innovation through hands-on teaching, curriculum development, and workshop facilitation. I combine creative concepting with practical product execution, guiding students from ideation to finished textile outcomes. I have experience teaching large cohorts, supervising student capstone projects, and supporting skill-building initiatives for women and communities. My background spans sustainable design research, apparel/collections development, and community arts programs, with a strong emphasis on human-centered learning and employable design skills.

Hadiya Hassan

Textile designer and educator based in Fukuoka, focused on design thinking and textile innovation through hands-on teaching, curriculum development, and workshop facilitation. I combine creative concepting with practical product execution, guiding students from ideation to finished textile outcomes. I have experience teaching large cohorts, supervising student capstone projects, and supporting skill-building initiatives for women and communities. My background spans sustainable design research, apparel/collections development, and community arts programs, with a strong emphasis on human-centered learning and employable design skills.

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Textile designer and educator based in Fukuoka, focused on design thinking and textile innovation through hands-on teaching, curriculum development, and workshop facilitation. I combine creative concepting with practical product execution, guiding students from ideation to finished textile outcomes.

I have experience teaching large cohorts, supervising student capstone projects, and supporting skill-building initiatives for women and communities. My background spans sustainable design research, apparel/collections development, and community arts programs, with a strong emphasis on human-centered learning and employable design skills.

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Work Experience

Lecturer (BPS-18) / Teaching Associate (BPS-17) at Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD), Lahore
January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Taught design principles and design thinking to ~260 students and coached ~80 students on digital tools (including Adobe software) for textile design. Supervised 35 students’ textile design capstone projects in one semester, ensuring guidance from concept through execution. Collaborated with an established team of faculty on curriculum development for three courses. Delivered full-time teaching support through structured instruction, problem-solving, and workshops to strengthen student capability and employable design skills.
Textile Designer at Hopsco tch – High Point Ventures, Lahore
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Worked on the Spring/Summer 2024 girls knitwear collection. Invested three months working in a team of four to develop the SS24 collection. Used CAD to create over 100 shirt graphics and prepared/iterated designs using Adobe software and Procreate. Conducted trend research and forecasting to inform design directions and product aesthetics.
Textile Intern (Ladli – Kids) at Kayseria – Sefam Pvt. Ltd., Lahore
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Supported execution of children’s textile products by coordinating with ~10 skilled laborers. Completed a painting task (3 silk dupattas) within the internship timeline (4 weeks). Created technical design resources (3 tech packs) for eastern wear using CorelDRAW, contributing to production-ready documentation.

Education

Masters: Design Futures at Kyushu University (Ohashi Campus), Fukuoka
October 20, 2025 - September 1, 2027
Bachelor’s in Textile Design at Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD), Lahore (affiliated with École de Mode France)
August 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
A-Levels (Pre-Engineering) at Lahore Grammar School Johrat Town (LGSJT), Lahore
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2019
O-Levels (Pre-Engineering) at Lahore Grammar School Johrat Town (LGSJT), Lahore
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2017

Qualifications

Skillshare (Coursera): Procreate & Adobe Photoshop
September 1, 2025 - July 23, 2026
Designing an Undergraduate Course (Coursera)
July 1, 2025 - July 23, 2026
Advance Jewelry Rendering
August 1, 2025 - July 23, 2026
PIQC: Outcome Based Learning & Academic Quality Assurance
July 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
UNICEF: Learn Research and Evidence
July 1, 2025 - July 23, 2026
Oxford Royale Academy, UK: Creative Writing in English
September 1, 2023 - July 23, 2026
Procreate & Adobe Photoshop (coursera/skills mention)
September 1, 2025 - July 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment