Stephanie Sims

Stephanie Sims is a Lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), affiliated with the Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects. She teaches courses like 'Runway Meets Runway: Fashion Accessories and Designing Objects You Wear,' focusing on interdisciplinary design between fashion and product creation. Her work emphasizes practical skills, brand development, and professional mindset through studio projects and guest lectures.

Education: Stephanie holds a BFA from SAIC. She is the founder of Stephanie Sims Leather Co., showcasing her artistic practice through wearable art and craft sold at venues like SoHo House, Renegade Craft Fair, and via her online store. Her designs explore themes of empowerment through objects, combining leatherwork, ceramics, and innovative materials.

Research interests include the intersection of fashion and object design, with a focus on cultural expression through accessories. Her courses integrate analog/digital fabrication, market strategies, and intellectual property, preparing students for professional design careers.

Notable projects include 'Internal>External Body and Garment' series, featuring ceramic and leather pieces inspired by biological structures. She also offers custom commissions and private client work, emphasizing craftsmanship and artistic vision.