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Rebecca E. Schuiling is a knitwear designer and educator whose research focuses on knit materials as a medium for artistic expression through the lens of popular culture. Her work has been exhibited in Slovenia and she has participated in an international design workshop in China, conducting research in countries such as Portugal, France, Italy, and Thailand. Prior to her academic career, Rebecca worked in the apparel industry as a knitwear designer for Dillard’s Department Store. Currently an Academic Specialist in the Department of Art, History, Design at Michigan State University, her teaching emphasizes industry experience, conceptual research, experiential learning, and the design process. Her courses include Explorations in Apparel and Textile Design and Knitwear Studio, as well as History of Dress Textiles. She serves as the Internship Coordinator for the Apparel and Textile Design program and leads a study away program in New York City. Schuiling presents her knit research at both national and international conferences and is launching an extensive research project on knitwear in the context of 20th-century popular culture, which aims to culminate in a book. Her artist statement elucidates her exploration of knitted garments and their complex roles within fashion, art, and society.
Department of Psychology