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.
About
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.
- 1 year's experience
- Joined July 2026
Industry experience
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
- Retail
- Non-Profit Organization
- Professional Services
- Media & Entertainment
Work experience
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.
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.
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
Certifications and awards· 7
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