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Gwyn Conaway is an Associate Professor of Entertainment Design at ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, CA. Specializing in live-action costume design, 3D garment construction for gaming/animation, and mid-century fashion, she explores intersections of clothing and social psychology. She is a co-author of The Talking Threads: Costume Design for Animators and Illustrators (2019) and a Hugo Finalist (2022). Conaway teaches courses on World Costume Design, 3D Costume Simulation, and Korean Production Design, emphasizing cultural storytelling through apparel.
- Affiliations: Costume Designers Guild (IATSE Local 892), Kennedy Center, Korea National University of the Arts
- Clients: Disney, Netflix, AppleTV+, DreamWorks Animation, NFL
- Recognition: LAStage Ovation Award (2011), multiple American College Theatre Festival accolades
Her research bridges historical fashion and modern digital techniques, advocating for sustainable virtual design. She curates the annual National Award for Design Excellence tour and lectures globally on fashion's role in visual narrative.
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