Cara Tuttle

Cara Tuttle is an Associate Professor of Fashion Design at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), located at 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115. She holds a MA in Critical and Creative Thinking from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a BFA in Fashion Design from MassArt.

• MA: Critical and Creative Thinking, University of Massachusetts Boston
• BFA: Fashion Design, Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Her research and professional interests span military apparel innovation, wearable sculpture, and sustainable textile design. Tuttle’s industry career includes roles such as Clothing Designer at the US Army Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center (2010–2017), Color Designer at Reebok (2008–2010), and Costume Designer for Smoking Gun TV (2005). Her patent for the Blast Debris Protective Harness (BDPH), integrated into the US Army’s Soldier Protection System, highlights her expertise in functional textile engineering.

Awards & Recognition

• Blast Debris Protective Harness Patent (2016)
• Department of the Army Certificate of Achievement (2016)
• US Army Natick Tier 1 Customer Focus Team Award (2016)

Professional Contributions

Tuttle’s exhibitions include ‘Wearable Sculpture and Performance’ at The New Currency Exhibit (New York) and ‘Charcoal Drawings’ at The Cherry Show (New York). She has also served as Head Draper at The Boston Conservatory (2006–2008).