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Lidya Chrisfens is a Lecturer in Fashion at Goldsmiths, University of London, specializing in creative pattern cutting and digital skills for fashion. With over 15 years of industry experience since 2005 and teaching since 2012, she holds an MA in Arts Pedagogy and Practice, a Bachelor in Fashion Design & Textiles, and a Diploma in Apparel & Merchandising.
Her educational background includes:
- MA Arts Pedagogy and Practice, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
- Bachelor in Fashion Design & Textiles, Open University, UK
- Diploma in Apparel & Merchandising, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
Lidya's research pioneers radical approaches in fashion methodology, most notably her 2020 development of 'blind-draping'—a tactile technique challenging visual-centric design paradigms. This interdisciplinary work bridges art pedagogy, sensory design, and digital fashion innovation, aiming to revolutionize contemporary practice through non-visual garment construction principles.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Emerging Scholar award (2023) for blind-draping research
- Best Poster Presentation award (2022) at a major fashion conference
Lidya actively shapes fashion education through conference presentations and her upcoming book chapter on radical practice methods. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes equipping students with industry-ready skills while fostering disruptive innovation in fast-paced fashion environments.
