Super Designer
SUPER DESIGNER
4 years | Daytime | Capacity 40 people
Debuted as a brand while still in school.
Acquire ideas and design skills that attract the attention of overseas buyers.
This is a department that trains top designers who are world-class. Starting in the second year, students took on the challenge of expressing their own brand through collections. In the third year, we exhibited at "NEW ENERGY," a highly sensitive joint exhibition where industry professionals gather. Furthermore, by studying abroad in Italy for a short period of time and engaging in activities that go beyond being a student, students will acquire the ability to make a brand debut immediately after graduation. In the fourth year, students are divided into the ``Independence & Employment Course'' and ``Study Abroad Course.''
■ Advanced Specialist: Graduates will receive a degree equivalent to a four-year university degree.
Features of Super Designer
- 01 We will enhance the originality of your designs through education that emphasizes the "inventiveness" necessary for world-class designers.
- 02 We express our worldview through collections, keeping in mind the number of items necessary for a brand, rather than just one piece.
- 03 Teachers themselves study abroad at top schools and develop a world-standard educational curriculum. You can learn high-level design ideas while staying in Japan.
- 04Held exhibitions in Tokyo and Osaka and announced my brand to the industry and mass media. You will engage in activities equivalent to those of professionals while still in school.
- 05 In the third year, all students studied abroad for a short period at Polimoda School in Florence, Italy. There are also courses that support students studying abroad after graduation.
Learn more about Super Designer!
Click here for the student brand list pageFour years of facing each other
Learn the basics of design and acquire knowledge and techniques.
Design skirts, design blouses,
Mr. Oleg's special class
"Introduction to fashion design"
You will improve your expressiveness and modeling techniques, and also learn about brand business.
Presenting works at the fall festival fashion show
Collaborating with domestic production areas to take on the challenge of commercialization
Brand sales at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store
He honed his sensibilities while studying abroad in Italy and launched his own brand.
Utilizing our experience with group brands,
Launching my own brand
Sold at popular select shops
Short-term study abroad in Italy
Learn cutting-edge fashion
My brand debut. We also handle various collaborative projects.
Exhibited at one of the largest exhibitions in Japan
receive an offer from a company
2nd season of brand management. Participated in international contests.
Sell your own brand at department stores and select shops
Presenting the collection at the graduation work presentation
learning steps
Time
1styear [first semester]
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| MON | Design Idea Theory and Exercises | fashion drawing | ||
| TUE | Pattern theory/product exercise Ⅰ | Sample making Ⅰ | ||
| WED | Western clothing history | Business Communication I | Pattern theory/product exercise Ⅰ | |
| THU | Pattern theory/product exercise Ⅰ | Sample making Ⅰ | ||
| FRI | Material knowledge Ⅰ | fashion color | ||
- * Depending on the grade, classes may be held from Tuesday to Saturday.
curriculum
1styear
Learn the basics of design and acquire knowledge and techniques.
Learn the basics of fashion design, including sketching the human body, drawing, clothing details, and assembling image ideas. In addition, you will learn the skills and knowledge needed as a designer, including fashion modeling such as pattern making and sample making, as well as materials and clothing history.
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Work presentation schedule
[First Period] Summer Festival Design Skirt Works Exhibition
[Late Period] Autumn Festival Show Announcement
Spring Festival: Exhibition of designer dresses
Main subjects
Design Idea Theory and Exercises
Learn the fundamentals of design ideas, research methods, and how to apply research.
Pattern theory/product exercise I
You will acquire the knowledge and skills to freely express a variety of designs and silhouettes, from basic items to highly designed items that are useful in the field of brands and companies.
2ndyear
You will improve your expressiveness and modeling techniques, and also learn about brand business.
Further improve your design ability and image expressiveness. You will be able to draw various ideas from a given theme, and you will also complete the basics of modeling techniques. You will also learn about brand business, such as selling your works off-campus.
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Work presentation schedule
[First term] Summer festival mini collection works exhibition
[Late period] Autumn festival collection announcement
Group brand POP-UP store sales
Main subjects
Concept design II
Application of the design ideation process learned in Concept Design I. Learn how to develop creative designs and develop brands by combining the past, present, and future.
Brand planning I
Application of the design ideation process learned in one year. Learn how to launch a group brand and develop products. As practical training, you will experience everything from planning to sales.
3rdyear
I will refine my sensibilities by studying abroad in Italy and will exhibit at the Tokyo exhibition.
You will be able to incorporate freely conceived images into your business as a collection. In order to acquire higher creative and artistic abilities, I will go on a short-term study abroad program at Polimoda School in Italy. Create your own brand and exhibit at the Tokyo exhibition. Announcements will be made to the industry and media.
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Work presentation schedule
[First semester] Summer festival My brand work presentation
[Late period] Exhibiting my brand at Tokyo exhibition
Spring festival collection announcement
Main subjects
Brand planning II
You will learn everything from launching your own brand to product production, promotion, exhibiting at exhibitions, and sales delivery.
Sample production and practice
Students will learn how to shape the worldview they have designed, understand the characteristics of materials, and increase their knowledge of secondary materials that are suitable for materials. Students will learn how to properly use and operate special sewing machines, and aim to create creative works.
4thyear
Create a collection and prepare for your brand debut.
Create a collection using your own power. Teachers also critique concepts, designs, sewing, etc. as designers. Through this repetition, we pursue a high level of creation and commercial viability. Improve the accuracy of your personal brand and prepare for your brand debut and employment after graduation.
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Work presentation schedule
[First semester] Summer festival My brand work presentation
[Late period] Exhibiting my brand at Tokyo exhibition
Graduation production collection announcement
Main subjects
Brand planning Ⅲ
The brand, which was launched in the third year, has evolved further and is now offering another season's collection. This will also serve as our graduation collection, and we will be developing a mix of show-off products and real products.
Collection pattern research
In order to establish a collection brand, you will acquire the pattern making knowledge and techniques for silhouettes and details necessary for each item.
With sustainability in mind,
A brand started by my classmates
World debut while still in school
Nodoka Suganai Summer Akitoyo
A brand founded by two childhood friends. Centering on “Spice for your life”, we create a unique world view by proposing colorful and stimulating items that will become the spice of your life.
Establishing a position as a creative upcycle brand
2023 Graduate Employment Results
Goals after graduation
I want to improve my skills as a designer and contribute to the company. In the future, I want to start my own brand.
Adastria Co., Ltd.
Designer job offer
Hyogo Prefectural Kashiwara High School
Contest award history
- Asia Fashion Collection 11th Grand Prix
- JFA Embroidery Contest Grand Prize
- Participant in Fashion Graduate Italia 2023
- Graduation Works Presentation 2024 Soen Editor-in-Chief Award
My brand concept
With the concept of "The magic of falling in love with yourself", this brand adds a touch of love to active women who attract attention at parties.
Goals after graduation
I would like to take on the creative challenge of being part of a brand and hone my skills.
A-Net Co., Ltd.
Designer job offer
Osaka Prefectural Yamada High School
Contest award history
- 13th N1 Mode Grand Prix Grand Prize
- Asia Fashion Collection 11th Finalist
- Participant in Fashion Graduate Italia 2023
- Selected for the Tutuanna Design Contest 2023
- Graduation Works Presentation 2024 Grand Prize
- Graduation Works Presentation 2024 World Award
My brand concept
Based on the concept of fusing nature and modernity, the brand develops experimental collections that arouse curiosity about the somewhat unsatisfying everyday lives of modern people.
Contest results
2008
- Department starts
2010
- Kobe Fashion Contest Special Selection (Grand Prix)
- OSAKA STYLING EXPO Design Contest Excellence Award
- Fukui Fashion Grand Prix Encouragement Award
2011
- 18th Hamamatsu City Fashion Competition Excellence Award
2012
- 35th Original Fashion Contest Grand Prix Sponsored by HEP FIVE
- Nagoya Fashion Contest Encouragement Award
- 19th Hamamatsu City Fashion Competition Second Grand Prize
2013
- 20th Hamamatsu City Fashion Competition Second Grand Prix
- The 36th Original Fashion Contest Sponsored by HEP FIVE Second Grand Prix & Five Prize
- Tokyo New Designer Fashion Grand Prix
- JFA Fur Design Contest Grand Prix
- Nagoya Fashion Contest Encouragement Award
2014
- 21st Hamamatsu City Fashion Competition Grand Prix
- 88th Soen Award Grand Prix
- Italy International Competition REMIX Grand Prix
- Tokyo New Designer Fashion Grand Prix
- HEP FIVE Sponsored 37th Original Fashion Contest Five Prize (3rd place)
- OSAKA STYLING EXPO Design Contest Judges Special Award
2015
- China International Competition Dalian Cup Grand Prix & Semi-Grand Prix
- JFA Fur Design Contest Saga Fur Award (2nd place)
- Young Creators Award Grand Prix
- OSAKA STYLING EXPO Design Contest Judges Special Award
- HEP FIVE sponsored 38th Original Fashion Contest Five Prize (3rd place)
2016
- Italy International Competition REMIX Finalist
- China International Competition Dalian Cup Semi-Grand Prix
2017
- Kobe Fashion Contest Special Selection (Grand Prix)
- 40th Original Fashion Contest Grand Prix & Semi-Grand Prix Sponsored by HEP FIVE
- China International Competition Dalian Cup Semi-Grand Prix
- 24th Hamamatsu City Fashion Competition Grand Prix
- OSAKA STYLING EXPO Design Contest KFCC Special Award
2018
- Asia Fashion Collection Grand Prix W Winner NY Collection Debut
- Tokyo New Designer Fashion Award Excellence Award (3rd place)
- Shinjuku Fashion Field Second Grand Prix
- JFA Fur Design Contest Copenhagen Fur Award (3rd place)
2019
- UK International Competition IFFTI Student Design Competition Grand Prize
- Russia International Competition Pygmalion Contest Grand Prix
- OSAKA COLLECTION Grand Prix
2020
- UK International Competition International Digital Portfolio Award Grand Prix
2021
- Asia Fashion Collection Grand Prix W Winner NY Collection Debut
- UK International Competition COATS x GFF Sustainability Competition Semi-Grand Prize
- China International Competition Dalian Cup Grand Prix
2022
- Silk Idea Competition -TENSAN-2022 in AZUMINO Grand Prize/TENSAN DESIGN Award
- N1 Mode Grand Prix Grand Prix
- Bunka Fashion College Fashion Design Contest Design Grand Prize
- GRADUATE FASHION WEEK
International Yooke's Net-a-Porter Award
2023
- Asia Fashion Collection 11th Grand Prix
- Grand Prize Winner of the 4th Korea Textile・Fashion Design Contest
- Finalist of the 97th Soen Award
- 31st Dalian Cup Excellence Award
- Nippori Fashion Design Contest 2023 Grand Prix
STUDENT WORKS
Learn more about Super Designer!
Click here for the student brand list page