Devina Lalla

Devina Lalla is a Professor at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Atlanta, GA, specializing in Fashion. She holds an M.A. in Fashion from SCAD and a B.Des. in Fashion Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), India. Her professional roles include Product Development Manager at HPI and prior part-time professorships at SCAD. She has extensive industry experience in design, technical production, and education.

Education:

• M.A., Fashion, Savannah College of Art and Design
• B.Des., Fashion Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology

Research Interests: Focus on innovative fashion design, sustainable apparel production, and textile technology. Her work bridges academic theory with industry practices, emphasizing quality control, vendor coordination, and trend forecasting.

Awards:

• Winograd Award (aItMBA), 2018
• NBAF Emerging Designer Award Finalist
• SCAD Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Leadership and Community Service, 2011

Advising & Grants: Mentored students during her tenure at SCAD (2011). Her industry roles include technical design leadership and design consulting, contributing to multimillion-dollar programs. No specific grants are listed in the provided text.