Umbreen Kanwal
Brief Bio
Umbreen Kanwal is an experienced Art and Design Educator, Industrial Designer, and Researcher with over 16 years of progressive experience in academia and the apparel industry. She specializes in fashion and textile design, with a strong focus on sustainable design practices and fashion education.
Currently serving as Assistant Professor and Head of the Fashion Design Department at the University of Southern Punjab, Multan, she has extensive experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, and undergraduate thesis supervision. Her research explores the integration of sustainable approaches within fashion design processes, bridging the gap between industry practices and academic pedagogy.
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PhD Apparel Manufacturing |
National Textile University, Faisalabad |
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M.Phil Art & Design Education (Distinction) |
Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design, Lahore |
2019 |
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BS Textile Design |
Government College University, Faisalabad |
2010 |
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Assistant Professor / Head of Fashion Design Department |
University of Southern Punjab, Multan |
2023 – Till now |
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Assistant Professor / Head of Fashion Design Department |
University of Sialkot, Sialkot |
2019 – 2023 |
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Senior Textile Designer |
Firdous Textile Ltd., Lahore |
2017 – 2019 |
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Design Manager |
KHAS Stores – Sadaqat Textile Ltd., Faisalabad |
2015 – 2017 |
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Lecturer |
Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (PIFD), Lahore |
2012 – 2015 |
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Creative Designer |
Needlez by Shalimar Ltd., Faisalabad |
2011 – 2012 |
Professional Associations
- Member, Board of Studies, Emerson University, Multan
- Member, Alumni Association, PIFD, Lahore
Research Interests
- Sustainable fashion design
- Circular design and textile sustainability
- Fashion design pedagogy
- Digital fashion and surface design
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Sustainability in Fashion Design Practice: A Systematic Review |
2025 |
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Fashion and Sustainability: Towards a Greener Future |
2025 |
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Fusion of Mughal Elegance and Contemporary Convertibility in Fashion |
2025 |
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Jacquard Weaving as a Sustainable Alternative to Denim in Pakistan |
2025 |
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Reflective Practice to Support Professional Effectiveness and Learning of Textile Designers |
2024 |
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How Shapes and Colors Drive Sustainable Fashion and Eco-Friendly Graphic Design |
2024 |
Conference Presentations
- Industrial Practice in Fashion Design (2022)
- Presented at the Art and Design Education Conference, PIFD, Lahore.
- Futurity & Inclusion in Fashion (2022)
- Presented at the Commonwealth Fashion Education Symposium.
- Sustainability in Fashion (2024)
- Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences, USP, Multan.
- Industrial Practice in Fashion Design (2022)
Exhibitions
- Lyallpur Art Festival (2025)
- Presented by the Punjab Arts Council, Faisalabad.
- FOSPAH Art Competition (2025)
- Presented by the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Islamabad.
- Fusion ’24 (2024)
- Presented by the School of Art & Design, NTU, Faisalabad.
- Multan’s Finest (2024)
- Presented by the Punjab Council of the Arts, Multan.
- Classical Vs Contemporary (2023)
- Presented by the Punjab Arts Council, Faisalabad.
- Fusion ’23 (2023)
- Presented by the School of Art & Design, NTU, Faisalabad.
- Lyallpur Art Festival (2025)
Projects
- Sustainable Functional Workwear, TexTalks International Design Competition, Lahore (2024)
- Designed and showcased KHAS Premium Lawn Collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week, Lahore(2016)
- Designed and showcased KHAS Prétwear collection @ARY Digital Show, Lahore (2015)
- Designed Digital Prints Collection for Needlez and Exhibited at PFDC Lounge, Lahore (2010)
Teaching & Supervision
Courses
- Thesis
- Digital Fashion
- Clo 3D
- Surface Design
- Sustainability
- Sewing
Supervision:
- Bachelors of Fashion Design, Thesis Collection: 217
Teaching Philosophy
- Integrating industry practices with academic learning to prepare students for real-world challenges in fashion and design.
- Promoting critical thinking, reflective practice, and creative problem-solving in the design process.
- Encouraging sustainability-driven design approaches to develop socially responsible and ethically aware designers.
Awards & Recognition
- Distinction in Research – PIFD
- Editorial Board Member – Southern Scholar Magazine
- Organiser – 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences
Collaborations and Honors
- Focal Person – Women Development Department, Govt. of Punjab
- Industrial Collaborative Research Project
- Focal Person – Mentoring Program for Universities by NAHE, HEC
- Conducted workshops in NTU and FITFD
- Conducted jury for Thesis in UMT
Key Achievements
- Led academic departments in multiple universities
- Supervised numerous undergraduate theses and coordinated evaluations
- Published multiple research papers in recognized journals
- Industry experience with major textile and fashion brands
Contact
- xxxx-xxxxxxx
- [email protected]