Research Interests
- Role of traditional textile handcrafts in contemporary society
- Social psychological aspects of apparel design
- Sustainable apparel design
- Creative scholarship incorporating fiber arts techniques
- Theory based design
- Pedagogical approaches to apparel design.
Current Research
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Defining “locally grown” in terms of yarn sold to crafters
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Describing the design process of handcrafters
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Functional apparel design for wildland firefighters (USDA multi-state project)
Courses Taught
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Flat pattern
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Computer-aided pattern making
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Draping
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Senior apparel design studio
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NY Field Study
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Social Psychology of Dress (UG and GR)
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Theory in TAM
Publications
Stannard, C. R., & Mullet, K. (2018). Consumption of raw materials by crafters: Desired characteristics of yarn and retailers. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 36(1), 17-32. DOI: 10.1177/0887302X17734644
Stannard, C. R., & *Payne, S. (2018). Preferences for bowtie design: An investigation into the FEA needs of male consumers in the United States. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 11(3), 343-351. DOI: 10.1080/17543266.2018.1448460
Bourgeois, B., Ng, B., Latimer, J., Stannard, C. R., Romeo, L. D., Li, X., Shepherd, J., & Heymsfield, S. (2017). Clinically-applicable optical imaging technology for body size and shape analysis: Comparison of systems differing in design. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 71(11), 1329-1335. DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2017.142
Smith, D., & Stannard, C. R. (2016). Negotiating authenticity: Design decisions of regency reenactors. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 34(4), 287-302. DOI: 10.1177/0887302X16658548.
Stannard, C. R., & Sanders, E. (2015). Motivations for participation in knitting among young women. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 33(2), 99-114. DOI: 10.1177/0887302X14564619
Stannard, C. R., & Mullet, K. (2015). Use of formalized inspiration for teaching apparel design. The International Journal of the Designed Object, 9(3), 33-41. DOI: 10.18848/2325-1379/CGP/v09i03/38699
Recent Creative Scholarship Exhibited
Stannard, C. (2019). Elevating scraps 2. Unusual Threads: Stitching Together the
Future of Fashion. Mounted Gallery. Southern Vermont Arts Center. Manchester, VT.
Acceptance rate: not yet released. Abstract published in gallery showcase.
Stannard, C. (2019). 1930’s Mini-dress. Mounted Gallery. Costume Society of America Annual Conference. Seattle, WA. Acceptance rate 50%. Abstract published in conference program.
Stannard, C. & *Kabir, M. F. (2018). Fishy finery. Mounted Gallery. International Textile and Apparel Association Conference. Cleveland, OH. Acceptance rate: 49%. Total score: 84 out of 100. Abstract published at: www.itaaonline.org.
Stannard, C. (2018). Polonaise meets zero-waste. Mounted Gallery. International Textile and Apparel Association Conference. Cleveland, OH. Acceptance rate: 49%. Total score: 84.7 out of 100. Abstract published at: www.itaaonline.org
Stannard, C. (2018). Carta Marina. Mounted Gallery. Costume Society of America Annual Symposium. Williamsburg, VA. Acceptance rate: 44%. Abstract published in conference program.