FORM + FASHION MEETS FUNCTION

Guests attending our year end annual event were greeted with a live mannequin displaying our theme, FORM + FASHION MEETS FUNCTION, thanks to our friends at Ethan Allen.  All of our exceptional photography for our marketing poster and event was captured by the talented Christopher Reistroffer.

The Institute of Design & Technology of SD showcased their graduating interior students' portfolio designs and fashion students' runway event at the Museum of Visual Materials.  Thanks to the support of many friends, family, and donors, the event was well attended and a great time was had by all.

Our students had the opportunity to attend the Museum of Modern Art in New York; as an annual tradition, we bring in a traveling exhibit of the student's favorite work as viewed while attending the MoMa.  Van Gogh won the popular vote this year.  Each fashion student as well as the interior students were required to create something inspired by one of Van Gogh's pieces.  Thanks to Teacher's Discovery, we secured a 17' wide reproduction of Van Gogh's Starry, Starry Night  as well as two other pieces from the collection.

The event provieded an opportunity to display the work of several of our 2011-2012 Scholarship recipients.  Those in attendence were (from left to right) Linda Tlustos, Kelli Harrington, Kate Warkenthien, and Katy Morris.  IDTSD has Project: Design Scholarships available to high school seniors and non-traditional graduates with a passion for design.

Scholarship application ends in June.

Selections for the runway show featured our fashion students' work as well as seating created by our interior students.  The interest in design careers is greater than ever.  The Institute of Design & Technology of SD has been preparing traditional and non-traditional students for entreprenuerial design professions.  They provide an affordable career development in areas where geographical obstacles once made it impossible for those living in our region.

 Our graduating class of 2011 as shown (from left to right) Jenna Hartmann, Missy Van Beek, Vickie Eliason, Liz Karr, Kathryn Mehlhaff, and Amy Evans.  Van Beek and Karr were students of the Fashion program; Hartmann, Eliason, Mehlhaff, and Evans completed the Interior program and are now eligible to test for their C.I.D. Professional Membership.

Interior Design Market Tours

Late March and Mid April were great months for travel to design markets. Our group took a spring break to attend the IMS - International Design Square in   Minneapolis. Everyone had a great experience and returned with full bags of samples to create their final design projects.  Join us on May 26th to view our Student Portfolio Design Show & Fashion Runway Event: “Form + Fashion Meets Function” at the Museum of Visual Materials. For tickets and information call: 275-9728.

At the Architectural Digest Show in New York, Vickie and Anita had the honor of meeting Vicente Wolf at the release of his newest design publication.  Along with the AD show, we had a full schedule market visits at both the A & D (Architect & Designer) Building and the D & D (Designer & Decorator) Building in New York City.

Project: Design Boot Camp

Fashion Design Students visit the Big Apple

The cold and wind of South Dakota followed us to our recent design trip to New York City.  Our students purchased materials at many of the favorite fabric and trims suppliers in the garment district.

While in the big apple we were also welcomed with the same snow that was dumping on everyone back home. A nice brisk walk down to Central Park was a picturesque view of the snow covered  trees. We enjoyed a beautiful view of the city from the “Top of the Rock”.

We even fit in a visit to a live taping of the Martha Stewart show.

**Reminder** You too could be exploring your possibilites in Fashion Design. Check out our scholarships for the 2011/2012 term. Contact us for more information.

Summer 2011 Project: Design Boot Camp Schedule

The long awaited 2011 Project: Design Boot Camp summer schedule is finally here! Be sure to register early as classes fill quickly and have limited spaces available. Download the registration form from the website at www.idtsd.org. Click HERE for a complete description of all the classes and to check current availability.

June 20-21 Fashion Illustration
June 22-23 Basics of Couture Sewing
June 27-July 1 Fashion Design I*
July 11-12 Fashion Illustration
July 13-14 Basics of Couture Sewing
July 18-22 Interior Decor
July 25-26 Fashion Illustration
July 25-29 Sustainable Fashion Design I*
July 25-29 Fashion Design I*

August 1-5 Sustainable Accessory Design*

August 1-5 Possible Overflow

August 8-12 Fashion Design II**

* Pre-requisites of Fashion Illustration & Basics of Couture Sewing required
** Must be applicable by reference of Creative Director

Be sure to join us this summer as we will be holding classes in our new facilities on 2nd floor. For more information check out our website at www.idtsd.org or contact us at 605-275-9728. To receive updates about Project: Design Boot Camp and other activities at IDTSD click on the button on the left to follow our blog.