About
Kayna HobbsPh.D.
Fort Collins, Colorado
Designer, patternmaker and researcher specializing in diverse and disabled bodies.
Her work spans haute couture, sportswear, ergonomics and human factors. She brings experience in garment construction and fitting to the study of clothing and the bodies it serves.
Kayna worked as Associate Ready to Wear Patternmaker at J. Mendel from 2014 to 2017. Her experience also includes teaching apparel design at Colorado State University.
Education
- Ph.D. · Ergonomics & Human Factors
- Colorado State University
- M.S. · Apparel Design
- Colorado State University
- B.S. · Apparel Design
- University of Minnesota
Selected recognition
- 2022 President’s Leadership Award
- American Industrial Hygiene Foundation
- 2020 Paper of Distinction
- International Textiles and Apparel Association · with Kristen Morris and Juyeon Park
- 2019 First Place, Distinction in Creativity
- Colorado State University Graduate Student Showcase
Book a consultation
Garments, research & collaborationsCustom garments · Alterations · Repairs · Garment reproduction · Consulting
Consultations in Fort Collins and online. Garments accepted by shipment.
kayna@drfashion.net