Upcycling Quilts: Rethinking the Design Process for Sustainable Fashion | College of Business Thought Leadership Series Event
About this Event
The College of Business continues its Thought Leadership Series, amplifying the benefits of business research and showcasing the innovative and thought-provoking work of our faculty.
Join us for our Fall 2025 Thought Leadership Series Event, “Upcycling Quilts: Rethinking the Design Process for Sustainable Fashion”, on Nov. 5 where we’ll be featuring Dr. Colleen Pokorny, assistant professor in the College of Business.
Join Dr. Colleen Pokorny and Dr. Jay Hardy as they explore how a materials-first approach to upcycling quilts transforms design, sparks creativity, and drives sustainable impact across business, education, and community. In this conversation, they discuss how engaging emotionally and aesthetically with materials reshapes creative decision-making, informs upcycling practices, and advances sustainable fashion.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 5
Time: Noon to 1 p.m. (PST)
Modality: Virtual (via Zoom Webinar)