Zi Young Kang

Dr. Zi Young Kang is a Lecturer in Fashion Design at the School of Design, University of Leeds. Their research focuses on the intersection of technology and fashion, including 3D Apparel CAD, garment simulation, and historic costume reproduction. They hold a PhD and have expertise in textile design, fashion history, and digital fabrication.

• Qualifications: PhD, MA, M.Hum.Ec., B.Home Economics

Research interests emphasize 3D printing applications in textiles, digital pattern design for stage costumes, and historical garment replication using advanced CAD systems. Recent work explores global care label systems and trans-cultural fashion subcultures like Lolita fashion.

Publications highlight trends in digital textile design, historical costume digitization, and the globalization of niche fashion movements. Advising includes Chunlu Zhang’s postgraduate research. No grants or labs explicitly listed, but maintains active social media and academic profiles.