Heike Selmer

Heike Selmer is Professor of Fashion in the Department of Art at the Academy of Art and Design Offenbach (HfG Offenbach), appointed in the winter semester 2023/24. She has previously taught at HfG Offenbach as a lecturer and visiting professor (2003–2006) and served as Professor of Fashion Design at the Berlin-Weißensee Art Academy from 2006. Her work bridges academic practice and global fashion industry experience.

Her research and teaching focus on sustainable and ethical approaches in fashion and textile design. Key initiatives include:

• greenlab (2010): Co-founded interdisciplinary platform for sustainable design strategies, hosting annual semester projects and public symposia.
• local international (2014): International academic exchange program promoting fair production methods in fashion.
• Crossing Strands (2017): Intercultural collaboration between Zapotec weavers and designers in Oaxaca, Mexico.
• modeSénégaL and modeLABSénégal (2020): Digital academy offering masterclasses by fashion professionals for professionals in Senegal.

Her educational background includes training as a dressmaker in Frankfurt am Main, studies in fashion design at Epsom School of Art and Design (now University for the Creative Arts) and Southampton Solent University, and a Master of Arts from the Royal College of Art, London (1993). She has worked for fashion labels in London, Paris, NYC, and Hess Natur.

Prof. Selmer has no listed scientific awards or peer-reviewed articles in the provided text, but her work demonstrates a strong commitment to practice-based research, sustainability, and global academic outreach. She advises on interdisciplinary projects and leads innovative educational programs. She is affiliated with HfG Offenbach, based at Isenburg Castle, and continues active teaching and mentorship.