Judy Huyck | SIU

When Judy Huyck isn't instructing students in pattern and production methods, she is managing her two companies: Pattern Works International, providing pattern design and grading services for independent designers; and Judith Ann Designs, creating upscale designs using natural and sustainable fabrics. Ms. Huyck was also awarded the Term Teacher of the Year title in 2015-2016 from the SIU School of Architecture, and has been featured multiple times in Threads magainze, including honors for their 2018 Audience's Choice award.

Research Interests

Sustainable Fashion design, using hemp and bamboo in upscale fashion, Teaching Sustainability was a means of changing the fashion industry.

Courses Taught

• FDM 111 Fashion Production I
• FDM 112 Fashion Production II
• FDM 121 Fashion Illustration
• FDM 172 Visual Communications
• FDM 251 Flat Pattern
• FDM 281 Promotional Strategies
• FDM 272 CAD for Apparel Design
• FDM 252 Advanced Pattern Drafting

Education

• BFA, Sculpture and Photography, Aquinas College
• MA, Apparel and Textiles, Western Michigan University