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Catherine Kueffer Blumenkamp is a Lecturer in Human Centered Design at Cornell University's College of Human Ecology. Her work bridges design education, material culture, and sustainable fashion practices. She teaches courses in fashion, aesthetics and society, and fashion draping, while hosting workshops with industry experts. Additionally, she serves as associate director of the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection and maintains a freelance design practice focused on bespoke garments and consulting.
- Bachelor's in Anthropology, Columbia University
- Master's in Apparel Design, Cornell University
- Certificate in Project Leadership, Cornell University
Her research centers on sustainable design principles, zero-waste garment construction, and the cultural and collective meanings embedded in textiles. She emphasizes hands-on making as a form of knowledge and advocates for inclusive, accessible education, informed by her early teaching experience at Sam Houston State University.
