TR Fashion Academy

Honored to share that my project “Soft Architecture” received a Certificate of Excellence at Susfuture Design Week 2026, held at the University of Novi Sad, Serbia.

The project was presented within the International Sustainable Design Exhibition “Symbiotic Future” and is part of my doctoral research at the National University of Arts Bucharest, under the coordination of conf. univ. dr. habil. Dorina Horatau.

“Soft Architecture” explores sustainable and experimental approaches in fashion design through subtraction cutting, geometric structures, and origami-inspired textile manipulation.

The dress was developed through subtraction cutting research under the guidance of mentor Julian Roberts (University of Portsmouth London), while the jacket investigates geometric folds and vortex origami techniques inspired by the work of Japanese designer and educator Shingo Sato.

Grateful to the SUSFUTURE Design Week organizing committee, the international jury, collaborators, students, and everyone supporting research and innovation in sustainable fashion and design.

Over the past years, I’ve been focused on building strong foundations in fashion design, from pattern making to creative development.

But the industry is evolving. Fast.

And one of the biggest shifts right now is happening in digital fashion and 3D design.

This is why I’m currently developing a new collaboration between TR Fashion Academy and an international platform specialized in digital tools and CLO3D training, 3D Design Center, featuring lecturer Valentina Kozhevina.

Besides learning a software, you'll understand how the fashion industry is changing, and how you can be part of it.

Before opening this more widely, I want to understand who from my community is interested in this direction.

If you would like to receive more details and access to a webinar about CLO 3D, you can leave your details here:
https://forms.gle/dqVgnNQSsrHUsfrN9

So proud of this moment! 💛

One of my Grade 12 students in Shanghai won 3rd place at China Cup with her Crab-inspired concept, a project developed from idea to final outfit.

The experience was part of the wider context around Shanghai Fashion Week, where young designers had the chance to present their work and connect with the industry.

A rewarding part of what I do.
Small steps, big growth!