Jason Gagnon Designs

                                        About Me

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       My name is Jason Gagnon and welcome to my website! I grew up in the Mid-Michigan area on a small horse farm. When I wasn't running around in the woods with my brother, Jeremy, I was sketching my own comic books or reading novels.

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      I am a graduate from Central Michigan University (CMU) where I graduated with my B.A.A in Fashion Design with a minor in fiber arts. I then completed my Masters of Science in Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology with a focus in digital textile design development. I did my student internship at Kohl's corporate as a menswear technical designer.

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I worked in the industry for many years after graduating from CMU. I worked as a technical designer for Carhartt in the outerwear and bottoms categories before transitioning to seasonal design. As a seasonal designer I worked in the tops and accessories categories as well as acting a brand advisor for licensing vendors.

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      Currently, I am an Assistant Professor of Practice at Iowa State University. I teach courses in sewing and product development while also being the faculty advisor for the student run fashion magazine Trend. I love working with the students and getting them excited about their future apparel careers.

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