Catherine Black
Associate Professor
Research Interests
- As an apparel design faculty member, I have a unique dual approach to scholarship. I conduct traditional scholarly research and also create design works for juried exhibitions. My traditional research program encompasses both functional and special needs clothing design. Functional apparel design
Teaching Interests
- Specific teaching areas:
Design by CAD
Creative Design
Experimental Design
Functional Design
Creativity
Recent Accomplishments
- Kwak E. & Black, C. (2008). Team Characteristics and Team Members' Judgement of Effectiveness in Apparel Product Development, Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, (in press).
- Black, C. (2007). Lectra: Modaris and Diamino. New York: Fairchild Publications.
- Mitchka, J., Black, C., Heitmeyer, J., & Cloud. R. (2009). Design Situation Explored: Assessing Dance Practicewear Needs of Female Dance Students, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, Volume 27 Number 1, January 2009, pp 31-44.
- Black, C., Grise, K., Barker, J., Thomas, B., & Bollinger, S. (2008). Strengthening Undergraduate Education through Honors in the Major, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 100 (3), 51-55.
- Black, C. & Cloud, R. (2008). Assessing functional clothing needs of bicycle patrol officers. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 1 (1), 1-8.
Juried Design Exhibitions
- Black, C. (2008). Modern Victorian Lady Romance. 2008 Made to Wear, East Coast Quilter Alliance. Bedford, New Hampshire.
- Black, C. (2008). Romance. Wearable Expressions 2008. Palos Verdes Art Center, Palos Verdes, California.
- Black, C. (2006). Modern Victorian. International Textile & Apparel Association (ITAA) Annual Design Exhibition and Competition. San Antonio, Texas.
- Black, C. (2006). Champagne and Lace. IITAA Annual Design Exhibition and Competition. San Antonio, Texas.
Educational Background
- Ph.D. in Clothing and Textiles, University of Minnesota 1993
- M.S. in Clothing and Textiles, University of Alberta 1988
- B.S. in Family Studies, University of Alberta 1985
- A.A. in Fashion Design and Clothing Technology, Douglas College 1977
Department of AMDT
Washington State University
224 Kruegel Hall
Pullman, WA 99164-2020
(509) 335-8909
cmblack@wsu.edu