LAUREN GOMAN
ASPIRING DESIGNER FROM THE MIDWEST​
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​Growing up in Duluth, Minnesota, I was immersed in nature from an early age. That connection to the outdoors continues to shape my design perspective, influencing both my aesthetic and material choices.​
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I am deeply committed to sustainability, having witnessed firsthand how communities thrive when they are supported by clean and healthy environments. This commitment led me to pursue a minor in sustainability, where I explored how responsible thinking can be integrated into fashion. For me, sustainability is not a trend but an essential future of the industry.
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I work primarily with natural fibers, with the exception of sourced secondhand materials. Thrifting has been a significant part of my creative development. It has shaped my understanding of texture, construction, and styling, and continues to inform the way I approach design with curiosity and resourcefulness.
'I BELIEVE THAT FASHION IS CONNECTIVITY.
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SUSTAINABILITY IS INTENTIONAL AND INTENTIONALITY IS CONNECTION."
Design was not my original plan. I entered college undeclared and ultimately took a risk by declaring Creative and Technical Fashion Design with no prior sewing experience.
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Sewing challenged me, but it also taught me patience, resilience, and the reward of building something from nothing. As my skills grew, I expanded into graphic design and product development, strengthening both my technical foundation and creative perspective.
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I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Creative and Technical Fashion Design with a minor in sustainability from Iowa State University. I am currently seeking a full-time role in creative or technical design and look forward to contributing thoughtful, responsible design to the industry.