My documentation

Welcome to my journal for Fabricademy 2025-2026. Over the next six-months I look forward to exploring sustainable methods of clothing the body by combining bespoke costuming techniques with digital fabrication. I am excited to expand my knowledge and practical experience around biomaterials, advanced 3D printing, and wearable technology, with a specific focus on their applications within the entertainment industry.

About me

I am an interdisciplinary artist whose work combines textiles, performance, and social practice. My practice has largely centers around costuming bodies and spaces. I am especially interested in exploring where clothing and textiles come from, how it is made, and how it is used to construct identity.

I am also an educator dedicated to teaching sustainable and inclusive processes to clothing the body for contexts in fashion, entertainment, and contemporary art. I lead the Textile Arts and Sustainable Fashion curriculums at Portland State University’s Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design.

My background

I was born raised in Kansas City, Missouri. I studied Fashion Design and Studio Art as an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis. I completed my MFA in Costume and Scenic Design at the University of Texas at Austin.

Selected Projects

Feel free to visit my website to see other works: www.alisonheryerdesign.com