Biography
Daniel Somsavath is an accomplished professional with a Master’s in Fashion Design Management from the prestigious University of Arts London, UK. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Diploma in Creative Fashion Design from George Brown College. With over 20 years of experience in the fashion retail industry, he brings a wealth of expertise and insight to his work. In 2014, he became a valued faculty member at George Brown College's School of Fashion and Jewellery. He has actively mentored students and collaborated on innovative projects such as ultra-deep mining, high-visibility garments, touch-sensitive gaming apparel, and upcoming competitions/contests. He continues to teach Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop for Fashion, and other specialized programs, contributing to the development of shaping the next generation of fashion professionals.
Academic Credentials
- University of Arts London: London College of Fashion (LCF): Master Fashion Design Management, 2018 - 2019
- Fashion Merchandising, B.A. TMU (Formerly Ryerson Polytechnic University), 1993 - 1996
- Fashion Management, One year at George Brown College, 1992 - 1993
- Creative Fashion Design, Diploma - George Brown College, 1990 - 1992
Areas of Specialization
- COMP1174 Adobe Illustrator
- FASH1086 Adobe Photoshop for Fashion
- FASH1159 Design and Colour for Fashion
- FAMP1015 Apparel Preprod. Management
- FASH1082 World of Fashion
Areas of Expertise
- Fashion Design
- Production Development & Research
- Fashion Forecasting
- Market & Trend Research
- Sustainability
- Promotional Awareness – Advertising, Branding, Sales and Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Motivational Leadership
- Teaching Skills
Career Highlights
- 2014 to present: Professor, School of Fashion & Jewellery Center for Art Design and Information Technology, George Brown College
- 2008 - 2014: Senior Technical Garment Developer, Williamson-Dickies Canada Co.
- 2006 - 2008: Technical product Developer, Sears Canada Inc.
- 2005 - 2006: Senior Menswear Design, Urban Behavior (Clothing for Modern Time, CMT)
Other Activities
- 2024 - George Brown College – Mentorship to students for Black History Tee-Shirt competition
- 2019 - UAL MA: Participate in the Collaborative Unit Kerning Competition Award - Design Sustainability Project for Gucci
- 2017 - George Brown College - Mentorship to students for HypSys Project Gaming Garment
- 2016 - George Brown College - Mentorship to students for Adaptive Clothing for Ultra Deep Mining Project
- 2015 - George Brown College - Mentorship to students for Hi-Vis Adorable Contest
Awards
- 2014 - Five Year Service Award of Excellence, Williamson-Dickies Canada Co.
