I am a Textile Designer, Fashion Designer, Creative Director, Educator, and Researcher with expertise in fashion design, textile development, fashion illustration, surface pattern design, and sustainable textile practices. With professional experience spanning academia, creative industry, research, and entrepreneurship, I combine technical textile knowledge with contemporary design thinking to develop innovative and functional fashion and textile solutions. My work includes fashion illustration, garment development, tech packs, textile and surface design, creative direction, and waste-to-wealth initiatives. I am particularly passionate about sustainable and circular fashion, digital fashion, textile innovation, and the transformation of textile waste into value-added products. My research and creative practice explore how technology, design, and circular economy principles can contribute to a more sustainable textile, apparel, and fashion industry. I have also worked in teaching, research, mentoring, and community-based creative projects, supporting students, emerging designers, artisans, and young people to develop practical creative and entrepreneurial skills. Whether you need a fashion designer, textile designer, fashion illustrator, creative consultant, or someone to translate an idea into a well-developed visual and technical concept, I bring creativity, technical knowledge, research-driven thinking, and professional attention to detail to every project.

Adedeji Deborah Oluwayemisi

I am a Textile Designer, Fashion Designer, Creative Director, Educator, and Researcher with expertise in fashion design, textile development, fashion illustration, surface pattern design, and sustainable textile practices. With professional experience spanning academia, creative industry, research, and entrepreneurship, I combine technical textile knowledge with contemporary design thinking to develop innovative and functional fashion and textile solutions. My work includes fashion illustration, garment development, tech packs, textile and surface design, creative direction, and waste-to-wealth initiatives. I am particularly passionate about sustainable and circular fashion, digital fashion, textile innovation, and the transformation of textile waste into value-added products. My research and creative practice explore how technology, design, and circular economy principles can contribute to a more sustainable textile, apparel, and fashion industry. I have also worked in teaching, research, mentoring, and community-based creative projects, supporting students, emerging designers, artisans, and young people to develop practical creative and entrepreneurial skills. Whether you need a fashion designer, textile designer, fashion illustrator, creative consultant, or someone to translate an idea into a well-developed visual and technical concept, I bring creativity, technical knowledge, research-driven thinking, and professional attention to detail to every project.

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I am a Textile Designer, Fashion Designer, Creative Director, Educator, and Researcher with expertise in fashion design, textile development, fashion illustration, surface pattern design, and sustainable textile practices.

With professional experience spanning academia, creative industry, research, and entrepreneurship, I combine technical textile knowledge with contemporary design thinking to develop innovative and functional fashion and textile solutions. My work includes fashion illustration, garment development, tech packs, textile and surface design, creative direction, and waste-to-wealth initiatives.

I am particularly passionate about sustainable and circular fashion, digital fashion, textile innovation, and the transformation of textile waste into value-added products. My research and creative practice explore how technology, design, and circular economy principles can contribute to a more sustainable textile, apparel, and fashion industry.

I have also worked in teaching, research, mentoring, and community-based creative projects, supporting students, emerging designers, artisans, and young people to develop practical creative and entrepreneurial skills.

Whether you need a fashion designer, textile designer, fashion illustrator, creative consultant, or someone to translate an idea into a well-developed visual and technical concept, I bring creativity, technical knowledge, research-driven thinking, and professional attention to detail to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lecturer at University of Ilesa
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Home Economics Teacher / Teaching Practice at Sunshine Model School, Ile-Ife, Osun State
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Research Assistant / Mentee at N R F T e t f u n d Grant 2020, Textile Digital Ecosystem - NFR/CC/EWC000049, OAU, Ile-Ife
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Advisor / Advocacy (Agricultural Practice) at Grandstyles Image / (N Agro / Npower Programme) Advocacy for farmers on sustainable and circular agricultural practice
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Home Economics Teacher / Teaching Practice at Model School, Ile-Ife, Osun State
January 1, 2016 - Present
Ad-hoc Staff and Chef II at Unilever, Netherlands (Assessment of Bioavailability of Iron Fortified Bouillon Cubes in Nigerian Diets among Healthy Women of Reproductive Age)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
NYS C (NAFDAC Ba Specialty Zone) at NAFDAC Aba Special Zone, Aba, Abia State
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Education

Ph.D. (Textile, Clothing and Interior Decoration) at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
M.Tech (Industrial Design) (Textiles Design) (PhD Grade) at Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Distinction) at National Open University
January 1, 2016 - August 23, 2026
Certificate in Tailoring Skills at African Essentials School of Vocational Studies
April 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013
Certificate in Pattern Drafting at African Essentials School of Vocational Studies
April 1, 2013 - August 23, 2026
B.Sc. Consumer Sciences (Clothing, Textiles and Interior Decoration) (Second Class - Lower Division) at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Fellowship: IFEAS Institute of Advanced Studies (IIAS) Science 2024
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2026
Grants: N R F T e t f u n d Grant 2020, Textile Digital Ecosystem - NFR/CC/EWC000049
January 1, 2020 - August 23, 2026
National Award: 2nd Best Poster Presentation Award (2025) - Obafemi Awolowo University 60th Postgraduate College Anniversary
January 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Certificate of Silver Award in Recognition of Waste-to-Wealth Project 2 - CU-OCI IPEXPO 2022
January 1, 2022 - August 23, 2026
International Award: Winner, Most Detailed Traditional Wear Category - AI Fashion Design Contest (2025)
January 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Certificate of Participation: Fashion Illustration and Tech Pack Course (NaijaFashionista Illustrator) - September 15, 2025
September 15, 2025 - August 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other
    AI Fashion illustration
    So Fashion Illustration book for children age 8-13
    Fashion design book for children age 0- 13
    Fashion illustration and fashion portfolio development practical book for children age 8-13