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Mary Corcoran is a Fashion Knitwear Technical Tutor at the School of Design and Creative Arts, University of Limerick. She holds a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design from Limerick School of Art & Design and completed a postgraduate program with the Irish Crafts Council in Shima CAD/CAM Knitwear for Industry, now recognized as an MA. Her career spans over 25 years in fashion knitwear, including roles at Paul Smith, Wolsey, and Nick Ashley, specializing in technical design, production, and global supplier coordination.
- Education: BA (Hons) Fashion Design (Distinction), Limerick School of Art & Design; Postgraduate (Shima CAD/CAM)
- Key Roles: Technical Designer at Paul Smith (11 years), Design Mentor at Museum of Making (Derby)
Her work emphasizes commercial viability through mindful design and CAD software utilization. Notable projects include the award-winning ‘Made in Nottingham Design Store’, which supported 60+ emerging brands and earned her a Downing Street commendation. Current initiatives focus on sustainability and human-centred design in education.
- Awards: Knitwear Designer of the Year (1996), High Street Hero (2016), Small Business UK Top100 (2016)
Mary’s expertise spans vertical production processes—from yarn selection to global manufacturing—and she actively mentors designers through initiatives like the Museum of Making’s school outreach programs.
