雨桐 李
@0001322
I am a textile designer focused on experimental knitwear and 3D textiles.
What I'm looking for
I am a textile designer and MFA candidate at Rhode Island School of Design, passionate about experimental knitwear, transformable textiles, and material-led research. I focus on combining making and digital fabrication to expand the expressive potential of soft structures.
I have taught machine knitting and served as a teaching assistant for industrial knitting, offering technical support for STOLL M1+ software and mentoring students on pattern, texture, and color. As a design researcher I developed transformable textile structures through 3D knitting and printing, and as a design intern I supported footwear and accessories development, print and color management, and tech-pack workflows.
My work has included cross-disciplinary lab mentorship—supporting 3D printing, laser cutting, and vacuum forming—alongside traditional knitting and sewing practices. I have experience with CLO3D, Nomad3D, STOLL systems, Adobe tools, and PLM workflows, and have contributed to sponsored and award-winning projects during study.
I bring hands-on making, research-driven curiosity, and clear communication to collaborative product and material development. I seek roles where I can develop innovative knitwear and textile systems, contribute to product development, and mentor students or peers in emerging fabrication techniques.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Design Researcher
HMG*RISD Regeneration Studio
Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 (9 months)
Developed transformable textile structures through 3D knitting and printing as part of a studio course, contributing to research on regenerative textile systems.
Instructor of Machine Knitting
Rhode Island School of Design
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025 (1 month)
Taught machine knitting techniques, material properties, pattern drafting, texture, and color to winter-session students, emphasizing expressive knitwear and soft accessories.
Graduate Instructor
Co-Works Research Lab (RISD)
Sep 2024 - Jan 2025 (4 months)
Mentored students on emerging technologies (3D printing, laser cutting, vacuum forming) and traditional crafts while managing daily lab operations, equipment maintenance, and materials.
Teaching Assistant
Rhode Island School of Design
Sep 2024 - Jan 2025 (4 months)
Assisted students in operating STOLL M1+ software, provided after-class technical support, and offered creative guidance to realize industrial knitwear projects.
Design Intern
Fownes Brothers
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)
Assisted design and development of footwear and soft accessories for UGG, Timberland, and ROXY; managed print designs, color libraries, lab dips, and tech pack coordination with overseas vendors.
Sales Assistant
High Weave Sports Retail
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Worked as a sales assistant for Adidas Originals, delivering customer service and supporting in-store merchandising and sales operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Rhode Island School of Design
Master of Fine Arts, Textile Design
2023 - 2025
Activities and societies: Participated in Virtual Textiles Research Group; served as teaching assistant for Industrial Knitting.
Master of Fine Arts in Textile Design with a focus on textile research; participated in the Virtual Textiles Research Group and served as a TA for Industrial Knitting.
Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design
2019 - 2023
Activities and societies: Graduation project sponsored by UPW Company; awarded China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarship for postgraduate study abroad.
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design; graduation project sponsored by UPW Company and awarded a CSC scholarship for postgraduate study abroad.
Central Saint Martins
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Fashion Knitwear
2021 - 2022
Activities and societies: Studied fashion knitwear design; member of the team that won Grayson Perry’s Robe 2022.
Study abroad in the BA (Hons) Fashion: Design with Knitwear program focusing on fashion knitwear design; member of the winning team for Grayson Perry’s Robe 2022.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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