Stephen White

Stephen White is a Professor of Fashion Marketing and Management at Savannah College of Art and Design. With an M.A. in Design Management specializing in luxury and fashion management from SCAD and a B.S. in Architecture from Northeastern University, he bridges design thinking and business strategy.

His industry experience includes founding Smith Hall, LLC (2018-present) providing brand strategy and creative direction, co-founding boutique retail brand The Rat on Bull (2018-20), and consulting for Kiehl's/L'Oréal USA on digital design processes. White's research integrates contextual inquiry, ethnography, and integrated marketing communications within fashion and retail environments.

Publications explore connections between personal wellness and style expression, entrepreneurial pathways in fashion, and sustainable design applications. His creative work received recognition including a Student Emmy (2017) for branded fashion film production.