Meet the creative minds bringing textile-based health technologies to life. From apparel design to wearable innovation, these collaborators bridge research and real-world impact — translating complex needs into functional, human-centered solutions.
Caron Bitter-Phinney
Undergraduate Program Director & Fashion Coordinator
Caron Bitter-Phinney is an Assistant Professor of Design, Technology, and Diversity at the School of Fashion at Toronto Metropolitan University. She previously served as Undergraduate Program Director and Fashion Coordinator and is the founding faculty mentor of the Black Faculty and Students Association (BFSA).
Hayley Stolee-Smith
Multidisciplinary Apparel Designer & Garment Engineer
Hayley Stolee-Smith is a multidisciplinary apparel designer and garment engineer with over 15 years of experience across fashion, wearable technology, performance apparel, and costume design.
Huma Aslam
Creative Director & Fashion Innovation Strategist
Huma Aslam is a globally recognized fashion designer and creative innovation strategist with over 15 years of experience across London, NYC, Toronto, and Los Angeles.
Millie Yates
Designer, Researcher & Digital Design Educator
Millie Yates is designer, researcher, and digital design educator. Her research explores the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and technology, including the role virtual design can play in enacting more accessible and environmentally-conscious fashion futures
Ronald Tam
Designer
Ronald brings over 13 years of experience in apparel design and manufacturing, with deep expertise in technical design—pattern making, grading, and tech packs—as well as garment production.
Saiful Hoque
Textile Engineer & Materials Researche
Dr. Saiful Hoque is a Textile Engineer and Materials Researcher whose work bridges fibre and polymer science, textile manufacturing, sustainability, and smart technologies.
Steven Pong
Industrial Designer & Researcher
Dr. Steven Pong is an industrial designer and researcher whose work integrates physical computing, data visualization, textiles, and accessibility-focused design.
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