Julia Kier Wilson (M.F.A., photography, 2018) is the winner of Trestle Gallery's annual international open call for work. Her affecting oversize prints are on view at Trestle in "Introductions 2019: Julia Wilson" with an opening reception and artist talk this Friday, January 11.

Wilson's work was selected by curator Jason Andrew of Norte Maar from nearly 400 submissions.

"It was exciting to see artists' submissions from around the world for this opportunity through Trestle Gallery," said curator Andrew. "Julia Wilson stood out as someone who has honed her skills in capturing the world around her. I gravitated to her painterly approach to the image and her unconventional use of her personal computer as camera. There is an intimacy yet universal experience that she captures in her work."

Wilson, recipient of the 2017 Passporte Prize Juror's Award in Surreal Photography Honoring Man Ray, currently works as a studio assistant at Cottage 8 Films in New York City. "Introductions 2019: Julia Wilson" is the first exhibition of Trestle's 2019 season.

SCAD: How do you approach the daunting process of submitting your work to competitions and galleries?

Julia Kier Wilson: The amazing photography professors at SCAD really emphasize the importance of getting your work out there and how to do it without compromising the integrity of your art. My professors fostered the confidence in me to stand behind my work, and the tools to get it in front of the right people. It's a dance I'm constantly trying to figure out. I receive rejections constantly, but one acceptance in sea of submissions makes it worth it.

SCAD: Some images in your Trestle exhibition also appeared in your SCAD senior thesis show. How does re-contextualizing the work in a different gallery change its presentation?

JKW: My work is about the fluidity of interpretation and the cultivation and translation of experience with images and words, so naturally the show will change with time. Interpretation constantly changes by means of the individual viewer and shifting surroundings.

Working with Trestle curator Jason Andrew was wonderful. I came in with the set sequence in mind, and he obliterated that. Fresh eyes and a new perspective can completely alter how a show is perceived, and I look at my own work in a new way after going through this process with someone who, prior to my submission, had no idea who I was, where I came from, or what my work was about. It's been an incredible experience.

"Introductions 2019: Julia Wilson" on view through January 30.

Opening reception: Friday, January 11, 6:30-9 p.m. Art talk 7 p.m.

Trestle Gallery, 850 3rd Ave., Suite 411, Brooklyn, NY, 11232

For more information and gallery hours, visit Trestle.

Read SCADworks' previous interview with Wilson here.

www.juliakierwilson.com

Growing up in Dallas, Eduardo Espinoza was a huge fan of World Wrestling Entertainment superstars The Rock, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Ric "Nature Boy" Flair. Today, Espinoza (B.F.A., graphic design, 2013) is senior designer at Loot Crate, the popular subscription box service for gaming- and sports-related merchandise. Espinoza's Loot Crate duties include curating their WWE Slam Crate, a monthly box brimming with official apparel, figurines, posters, and unique concept items. Dreams really do come true.

Eddie Espinoza:

I'm from Texas, so my introduction to Savannah was my first day at SCAD. I fell in love with it instantly. I was fortunate to take multiple classes with graphic design professor Jorge Montero. He strived to push me harder: "When you have a great idea, you have to execute it." It wasn't until I started at Loot Crate that I started heeding that advice more proactively. Whether I'm learning a skill or creating a product, it's time to shine.

I've been at Loot Crate for three years, working a job that I absolutely love, with brands I looked up to in my childhood. I keep adding to my arsenal because of the needs of the company. Loot Crate is a start up, so I wear multiple hats in multiple departments. I've interacted with VPs of companies like Mattel who tell me that an employee at a big corporation for ten-plus years doesn't acquire the type of skills I'm learning at Loot Crate.

Our design director of marketing at Loot Crate is a SCAD alumna, Julie Arnold (B.F.A., graphic design, 2003). She's been my supervisor for two and half years now, and she encourages growth: If you want to learn a skill, learn it and apply it to the job. It adds value to the company, and I'll carry those skills forward in my career.

Learning motion graphics and how to code an email has allowed me to increase my knowledge of the direct marketing realm and be more versatile. Now I've expanded from email marketing to consumer goods.

We do a lot of physical products at Loot Crate. The figurines we make are amazing. They range from Mega Man to Hello Kitty to WWE superstars. I'm the full-time curator of the WWE Slam Crate that we offer. To create products for WWE and say "I made this!" is amazing. Curating products for both the nostalgia market and for the younger fans is the balance I have to achieve.

The first WWE Slam Crate product I created was based on "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase's Million Dollar Belt. I turned it into a money clip. I wanted to see how it would be received so I went on YouTube and watched videos by reviewers, and the reception was good. I made a product that other WWE fans appreciate. Surreal.

I hope to create products that fifteen years from now someone will look at as a portion of their childhood. My job constantly challenges me to come up with something that hasn't been done before. When I came up with the idea for Razor Ramon's toothpick dispenser, WWE was like, that's amazing! I'm always learning. I love it.

Visiting the Loot Crate website to peruse subscription options and see Eddie's expert handiwork.

SCAD is proud to present SCAD AT MIAMI, a celebration of contemporary art and creative education at Design Miami/ during Miami Art Week, Dec. 5-9, 2018. SCAD is the official university partner for Design Miami/ and will host and participate in events throughout the week to celebrate the university's 40th anniversary.

This year SCAD AT MIAMI will host the SCAD Alumni Showcase at Design Miami/, allowing guests to discover six artists shaping innovative environments. The alumni artists include Christian Dunbar (M.F.A., furniture design, 2016; B.F.A., furniture design 2013); Katie Glusica (M.F.A., fibers, 2011); Kristina Larson (M.A., arts administration, 2012); Kyle Millsap (B.F.A., illustration, 2006); Eny Lee Parker (M.F.A., furniture design, 2018; M.A., furniture design, 2016: B.F.A., interior design, 2011); and Katy Skelton (M.F.A., furniture design, 2011).

From furniture design and sculpture to textiles and ceramics, the work of these alumni-artists explores expressive elements of texture and shape in relationship to habitable environments. As a point of reunion, this space promises a unique opportunity to learn more about the innovative work of SCAD alumni and the university's numerous award-winning degree programs.

"This year's Design Miami celebration of contemporary design coincides with SCAD's 40th anniversary,” said SCAD's president and founder Paula Wallace. "I applaud our university's more than 40,000 alumni around the world who shape today's global art and design culture. Be sure to check out SCAD AT MIAMI inside Design Miami for fresh takes on all that's new in design — from a classic cabinet elevated by lustrous brass knobs and geometric moulding to a teardrop lamp formed from delicate strips of river recovered cypress."

In celebration of SCAD's 40th anniversary, president Wallace will also lead two dynamic discussions as part of Design Miami's Design Talks program. The first will be a panel discussion titled "Lighting Fires: Design Education for a Changing World” exploring the evolving nature of design education and how institutions are reimagining programs to allow sustainable futures for their students.  President Wallace will be moderating the panel with design leaders including Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian director of education Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar, designer Sabine Marcelis, and CGJ consulting principal Carolina Garcia Jayaram.

The second design talk, "Next Gen Insight: Students Innovating Design from the Inside Out” will be an insider discussion between President Wallace and Google design manager III Michael Buzzard on the importance of building connectivity between design professionals and academia. Directly following the design talks, university alumni and guests will be invited to the SCAD 40th anniversary celebration at Design Miami/ at 5:30 pm.

In addition to being the university partner at Design Miami/, SCAD will co-present the 2018 Design Visionary Award to this year's recipients Pedro Reyes and Carla Fernandez. The annual award is given to creative talents across all fields engaging with design who have made significant contributions that offer a tangible and lasting impact.

Contemporary artist Reyes and fashion design Fernandez, who are married, will present a collaborative exhibition at Design Miami/ 2018 that will travel to the SCAD Museum of Art for the university's annual deFINE Art festival in February 2019. SCAD deFINE ART is the university's annual program of exhibitions, lectures, performances and public events that highlights emerging and established artists and visionaries. This year marks the 10th anniversary for SCAD deFINE ART and will take place Feb. 26-28, 2019 at the university's Atlanta, Hong Kong, and Savannah locations.

This is the fifth year SCAD has exhibited during Miami Art Week. Last year, the university presented Chroma, an exhibition of immersive installations by renowned artist and SCAD deFINE ART 2017 honoree Carlos Cruz-Diez.

Additional SCAD AT MIAMI events scheduled throughout the week include a VIP and press preview, artist conversations, workshops, and admission information sessions for prospective students and families.

Design Miami/ takes place at Meridian Avenue & 19th Street, Miami Beach, Florida.

For more information about SCAD AT MIAMI, visit SCADATMIAMI.COM.

SCAD and SCAD Art Sales present Open Studio Night, Friday, Oct. 26, 7-9 p.m. at Alexander Hall. On the eve of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, the event features the best work in SCAD illustration, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture created by students, faculty and alumni. Members of the SCAD community and greater Savannah will have the opportunity to browse hundreds of works for sale throughout Alexander Hall's vibrant gallery spaces. The event is free and open to the public.

Open Studio Night will feature unique demonstrations and hands-on interactive including:

• Professor Debora Oden's Graduate Printmaking Processes students screen printing original small artworks for purchase
• Projection mapping created by students of SCAD professor Will Penny (M.F.A., painting, 2013; B.F.A., painting, 2008) projected on the front of Alexander Hall
• Live painting installation in the Alexander Hall parking lot by selected students as well as guest painting interactive activations
• Professor Curtis Bartone's Innovative Applications in Lithography students demonstrating printing and discussing lithography process with attendees
• Ceramic demonstrations on the second floor of Alexander Hall
• Live music on the Alexander Hall front porch, including a performance by soul stirrers Laiken Love and the Fellowship of Love
• An appearance by the special "art car" edition Volkswagen Bug, celebrating the 40th anniversary of SCAD

Open Studio Night Savannah is open to everyone from 7-9 p.m. The V.I.P. reception begins at 6 p.m.

Open Studio Night Atlanta takes place November 2. See the Open Studio Night Atlanta page for more details.

Open Studio Night
Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 | 7–9 p.m.
Alexander Hall | 668 Indian St.

Two SCAD buses will loop between the SCAD Museum of Art, Alexander Hall and Turner Annex, 6:45–9:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26, and the Turner Annex parking lot will be open for guest parking.

Turner Annex | 224 W. Boundary St.
SCAD Museum of Art | 601 Turner Blvd.

After parking, meet at the front entrance of the SCAD Museum of Art or Turner Annex to take the bus to Alexander Hall. To return to your car, meet the bus at the same spot in front of Alexander Hall.

Open Studio Night is an official event of SCAD Art Sales.

It's not a spoiler to call "Cinematographer" timely. The new, 11-minute documentary by Demi Waldron (B.F.A., film and television, 2018), an Official Selection of the 2018 SCAD Savannah Film Festival, features six women—Reed Morano, Autumn Eakin, Kate Arizmendi, Maria Rusche, Allison Anderson and Emoni Aikens—discussing their lives as cinematographers in an industry undergoing overdue changes.

This year, director of photography (DP) Rachel Morrison was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for feature film "Mudbound"—the first female nominee in that category in the 90-year history of the Oscars. This prompted Waldron to insert two key archival clips from Academy ceremonies past at the beginning of "Cinematographer." Slight reveal: One clip features a young Elizabeth Taylor, the other a not-so-young John Wayne.

Waldron and collaborator Claudia Burgi (B.F.A., film and television, 2018) will be at both screenings of "Cinematographer" at this year's SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Come see the film, and meet the young women behind it.

Demi Waldron:

We wanted to make our film's perspective as accurate as possible, and highlight different age groups and experience levels. Each woman in "Cinematographer" came to the film industry in a different way and they represent a variety of styles. I cut the film to create a sense of them having a conversation, like they were talking back and forth to each other, which worked really well. Professor Alex Newton guided me throughout the editing process and gave great advice.

One wonderful thing about SCAD is I was able to shoot, shoot, shoot. As a student, every weekend I'd get on a project and shoot it and learn. Being a DP is challenging. There are a lot of different aspects of being a DP beyond shooting, like managing the set. Claudia and I had been talking for a long time about making a film about women in film. We decided to focus it on DPs, since that's what we are and have the most experience with.

With Reed Morano, I've followed her work longer than any other DP. I saw Reed speak at the Savannah Film Festival in 2015. Then I went to one of her screenings in New York and got to hear her talk about her new film "I Think We're Alone Now." She had recently won her Emmy for directing "The Handmaid's Tale." She's one of my biggest inspirations and role models.

The Emmys and Academy Awards are trying to become more inclusive. The thought occurred to me that it hasn't always been this way, so I went back and watched every single Academy Award Best Cinematography presentation I could find. I think I watched fifty or sixty of them on YouTube. I found two where I thought, if I open my film with these clips, without saying anything else, that sets the mood: It starts then and ends now. Having that historical context is important.

I'm excited to come back to Savannah with "Cinematographer." Showing the film at the festival is like showing it at home.

A graduate of Woodruff High School in Woodruff, South Carolina, Demi Waldron currently resides in Park Slope, Brooklyn, where she works as a freelance cinematographer. She recently shot the music video "Rude Boy" for electro-pop band Salt Cathedral, directed by fellow alumna Susan O'Brien (B.F.A., film and television, 2014). See Demi's work at www.demiwaldron.com.

Above: Waldron (right) and “Cinematographer” executive producer and director of photography Claudia Burgi.

"Cinematographer" screens at SCAD Savannah Film Festival during "Student Shorts Block B – Heavy Hitters" at Lucas Theatre for the Arts: Tues. Oct. 30, noon; Sat. Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m.

For ticket information visit the festival website.

Sean Fahie's laugh—an exuberant boom—is tantamount to a worldview. When the author of new poetry collection "Chocolate Covered Honey Buns" (Over The Edge Books, 2018) and two-time SCAD alumnus (B.F.A., graphic design, 2005; M.A., illustration, 2007) lets loose, life gets brighter.

"Sean has charisma," says Vek Neal (B.F.A., illustration, 2004). "A lot of charisma." Neal, designer of "Chocolate Covered Honey Buns"' iconic book cover, has known Fahie since high school, when the pair both attended Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta. "Going to Davidson and then SCAD conditioned Sean to explore different outlets for his creativity. You know that person who can go out into the world and speak with anyone? That's Sean. He's fluent in his artistry, and fluid with his art."

The St. Croix-born, Georgia-raised Fahie is synonymous with Atlanta's creative community. Co-host of long-running podcast "The Influencers Present," Fahie was named "Best Local Renaissance Man" by Creative Loafing in 2014. He currently works as a designer at virtual creative studio Straight To Tell.

SCAD: "Chocolate Covered Honey Buns" is an illuminated manuscript. It contains poetry and prose, and mixed media pieces that are corollaries to the writing. Why also include multiple photos of the author?

Sean Fahie: I put myself in there because it allows you to read the poems and get a feel for who the writer is at the same time. The book deals with overcoming heartbreak and moving towards your dreams. I remember the day my ex was moving out. There were boxes all around the house. Anthony Gary, the photographer who took some of the pictures in the book, called me up and said, "Sean, I know this might be hurtful but I want to come over and photograph how you're feeling right now." So, he came over and took photos, and also took photos of me sitting on the bench outside Little's Food Store in Cabbagetown. Those images are in the book.

SCAD: "You" and "I" are the recurring characters in the book. Why take that approach?

Fahie: To create a connection with the reader, so readers can imagine themselves as part of the story. I've had people say, "This poem is about your ex, huh?" And the truth is, not really. Inspiration from relationships, yes, but not directly about one person. I abstract from personal experience to make the book universal.

SCAD: The poem "I am faithful" utilizes its title as a refrain. In "Still Working" the word "working" appears four times in four lines. When did you realize repetition was an effective literary technique?

Fahie: I can't help take some of the lessons I learned as a rapper, and apply them to my writing. I remember listening to Juelz Santana's song "Dipset (Santana's Town)" and thinking, "How dare they! You can't rhyme the same word twice!" Then I realized hey, that works. Basquiat, in his paintings, wrote and repeated words and crossed them out, all in ways that make you look more closely.

SCAD: "Being Liked" is about what being Black is like. It's a sensational poem, but it's not sensationalized. Was there a moment that made you want to get those thoughts down?

Fahie: It was a culmination of what's going on in the world. The title is a double entendre. It refers to wanting to be liked, and the fact that we've been in America for so long and America just does not seem to care. And then it's also, This is what it's like, being like this.

I got my undergrad in graphic design at SCAD, but I had a strong desire to gain mastery of illustration, so I went back for my master's. I utilize my abilities to earn a living. If you look at The Most Influential Designers of All Time list online, there are barely any people of color. But I know they're out there. I want a 12-year-old version of me to look at me now and say: "You can do that? I didn't know that was a choice."

SCAD: Your book contains the epigram: "It's always been there waiting for you not to be afraid of it waiting for you." What is "it"?

Fahie: The thing you may be dreaming of, the thing you are most afraid to do, but it's waiting for you to accomplish. The "it" is universal. We all have one.

Order a copy of “Chocolate Covered Honey Buns” here, or ask for it at your local bookseller.

Author photo by @luchero.

Ellie Gilchrist (M.A., fibers, 2018) grew up engrossed while watching her parents and grandparents hand-tailoring fine clothing. “I knew it was my calling just from it being in my family,” she says.

Her senior thesis, “An Exploration from Tradition to Modern Transformation,” consists of fabric swatches intended for use in luxury womenswear. Drawn to using bright and intense colors in her pieces, the Dallas, Texas native implements techniques including hand painting, laser cutting, weaving, digital print and heat press to create her swatches. Gilchrist also utilizes an array of objects in her work, including chain mail, acrylics, vinyl and cellophane. Her textures, colors and prints create effects that mimic movement in her work.

This summer, Ellie completed her master’s degree while working with fibers and fashion students in Pepe Hall as a work study lab monitor. She currently resides in New York City pursuing opportunities in product development and textile design within luxury womenswear.

SCAD: Did you always want a career in fashion?

Ellie Gilchrist: My family background is in tailoring and fine apparel, so I’ve grown up around textiles and fashion. It was natural. It’s my legacy and I knew I wanted to pursue it as a career.

SCAD: How has SCAD uniquely influenced your career path?

Gilchrist: SCAD provided me with new perspectives on what’s happening in the industry, and offered me the perfect angle to acquire and use that information as a student. Being at SCAD also gave me the exposure and motivation to enter different design competitions.

Sara Rabinowitz was my studio professor and she inspired me more than anyone. She is so intelligent, so mindful. She was a wonderful person to bounce ideas off of because she challenged me in all the right ways. She produced a creative drive in me that really stood out.

SCAD: Were you introduced to new technology while studying fibers in Pepe Hall?

Gilchrist: Definitely! One of the main reasons why I wanted to study fibers was to try out the Jacquard loom and to learn Jacquard weaving. I ended up taking two classes in it. The primary portion of my thesis work was Jacquard. I learned laser cutting and digital printing. Most of the techniques that SCAD offers were incentives for me to go there.

SCAD: What was your thesis project?

Gilchrist: I created a thesis collection of fabric swatches for women’s apparel. The inspiration came from my background in suiting and tailoring and exploring techniques on the loom. I put those together and made geometric, colorful, bright fabrics that can be incorporated into womenswear suiting.

Some of the pieces currently are in the Dorothy Waxman Textile Design Prize showcase. They have the finalists’ work displayed at the Mohawk Group showroom in Chelsea, New York. The rest of my designs are being photographed for promotional work for future collaborations and freelance work.

SCAD: What was your experience like working as a work study lab monitor at Pepe Hall this summer?

Gilchrist: I loved being able to work in Pepe Hall. I got to know the ins and outs of the building and its resources. It helped my machine learning. I was able to assist students with technical issues of any kind and help with inspiration. As a grad student, I had a lot of experience and perspective to offer.

Ellie’s most recent awards and recognitions include:

Dorothy Waxman Textile Design Prize Finalist, 2018
Council of Fashion Designer of America (CFDA) Fashion Future Graduate Showcase, 2018
CFDA+ Design Graduate spotlight, 2018

See more of Ellie Gilchrist’s work at her website.

Immersive reality today is what the internet was 20 years ago: a revolutionary force on the precipice of changing the way we interact with the world. Its frontier extends far beyond entertainment to encompass applications in science, travel, retail, real estate, manufacturing, fashion, industrial design, advertising, journalism, education and more. It’s at this auspicious juncture that SCAD introduces one of three new B.F.A. degree programs for fall 2018: immersive reality.

At SCAD, with pioneering technology and collaborative professional resources like SCADpro at their fingertips, students prepare to explore this expanding field as they invent experiences, tell stories, devise design concepts and develop programs.

SCAD is at the vanguard of augmented, virtual and mixed reality education. In 2017, the university announced SCAD+, a business launcher for gaming and digital products. The yearlong entrepreneurial program is designed to help SCAD alumni develop viable, tech-driven businesses. One of the inaugural SCAD+ projects is the VR game "TSA Frisky," created by alumni Remy Bustani (B.F.A., sequential art, 2017), Preston O’Bryan (B.A., interactive design and game development, 2017), and Christian Willet (B.A., interactive design and game development, 2017), where players enter the role of airport security agents and earn points while demonstrating the practical everyday applications of the technology.

In 2017, an integrated SCAD student team launched "Dialect Effect: A Tale of Two Tongs," an immersive Chinese language and culture learning simulation that utilizes voice recognition technology, authentic environments and engaging animated non-player characters to teach entry-level Mandarin. In 2016, SCAD debuted the world’s first VR musical short film, “Say It with Music,” a 360-degree collaboration among students from 14 different degree programs, including film and television, sound design, animation, themed entertainment design, dramatic writing, visual effects and motion media design. In 2015, SCAD introduced the first virtual reality experience in its acceptance letters to students, featuring customized Google VR goggles that enable students to virtually visit SCAD’s four global campuses, followed shortly by the first-ever augmented reality university catalog.

As part of this tradition of tech firsts, SCAD immersive reality students create original content that supports the vision and breadth of their virtual designs. Through coursework, classroom experience and sponsored SCADpro projects, students gain valuable technical skills across physics, scripting, programming, visual effects compositing and more. With an understanding of storyboarding, film, animation, game design, visual effects, sound design, interactivity and motion design, students conceive, develop and produce narrative-driven experiences across immersive reality platforms. Using a suite of industry-standard tools, including augmented and virtual reality resources across locations and a full suite of VR headsets for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Samsung Gear, students deliver professional quality work that engages consumers and clients in the virtual sphere.

Learn more about the new immersive reality degree program at SCAD here.

At the age of 4, Jessica Rubinstein was shopping for her own clothes because her mother claimed she was just too picky. Rubinstein (B.F.A., fashion, 2018) says this was when her family knew she was destined for a career in fashion.

Now, in 2018, Rubinstein is hustling through her whirlwind journey to the Supima Design Competition.

The Supima Design Competition is an annual event where finalists from multiple top design schools in the U.S. create runway collections from five types of cotton provided by Supima. The finalists will have their designs featured at New York Fashion Week, Sept. 6-Sept. 14, 2018. The winner will be announced on September 6. One look from each finalist's collection will also be shown during Paris Fashion Week, Sept. 25-Oct. 3.  

Jessica discovered the Supima Design competition her freshman year, when she saw the collection of SCAD alumna and 2015 1st place winner Kate McKenna-Schliep (B.F.A., fashion, 2015). From that moment, Rubinstein was determined to represent SCAD at the Supima Design Competition her own senior year.

"I decided I really wanted to apply for this competition because I love evening wear," said Rubinstein.

The skills Rubinstein acquired at SCAD allowed her to reach her Supima goal. Jessica claims that before SCAD she didn't even know how to sew.

"SCAD was my first everything," said Rubinstein with a laugh.

These SCAD firsts culminated her senior year, which she says were filled with long nights spent perfecting her senior collection. Over winter break, Rubinstein also interned with Project Runway finalist Merline Labissiere (B.F.A., fashion, 2011). On top of all this, Jessica had to submit her application for SCAD to choose their Supima finalist.

Two weeks before the end of senior year Rubinstein was announced as the Supima finalist for SCAD; the Monday after graduation she was at Eckberg Hall bright and early getting started on what would become the 21.21 collection.

The inspiration for Rubinstein's line 21.21 sprouted from her close relationship with her twin brother Jonathan Rubinstein (B.F.A., accessory design) and their desire to officially collaborate on a project. Jonathan, a senior, has been an integral part in the 21.21 process, helping create the acrylics for Jessica's evening wear pieces, as well as additional accessories.

The name 21.21 is laden with meanings that bring Jessica's interests and relationship with her brother to light. Jessica wanted to represent connection, especially between her and Jonathan. They were born on the 21st of November and by using the number twice Jessica wanted to represent the unique relationship between twins.

The name 21.21 also represents a major facet of Jessica's collection: technology.

"We think that technology is going to be a big part of the world. It already is," said Rubinstein.

Jessica and Jonathan initially played around with featuring technology in the pieces via electricity. Ultimately, they decided the garments would be created using the cutting-edge technology SCAD has to offer at the lab in Fahm Hall where Jonathan works, such as 3D printers and laser cutters.

"The main idea was creating a garment through technology," said Rubinstein. "That's how we got the idea of acrylics and laser cutting and scanning."

Rubinstein's collection 21.21 features white evening wear pieces made of Supima cotton, covered in blue, angular acrylics. Jessica and Jonathan have already diligently swaddled the pieces in bubble wrap to transport them to New York for Fashion Week. As arranged by Supima, Rubinstein will also be interviewed by 15 different major designers and labels.

Jessica praises SCAD for allowing her to achieve her goal of competing in Supima.

"I really encourage SCAD students who want to reach for Supima to do it," Rubinstein said. "It's a great opportunity."

The winner of the Supima Design Competition 2018 will be announced on Sept. 6 at NYFW.

Tune into the live stream at 4 p.m., Thurs. Sept. 6, here.

Jeremy Fischer (B.F.A., historic preservation, 1994) is founder and principal of Ivan Stanley Fine Home Builders of Breckenridge, Colorado, a firm renowned for its impeccable craftsmanship and unique home designs across the central Rockies. In the two-plus decades since the founding of Ivan Stanley, Jeremy and his wife Karen (M.F.A., art history, 1996) have combined highly personalized attention to clients with exceptional quality on every project. Peruse the Ivan Stanley portfolio to see their exemplary work.

Jeremy Fischer:

I came to SCAD in the fall of 1991 as a sophomore transfer student. I applied to the school of building arts and majored in historic preservation. I wanted to get into building development. My friends were historic preservation majors too; we shared strong interests in building and development, and liked to talk about real estate in and around downtown Savannah. One of them, Capers Martin (B.F.A., historic preservation, 1994), is still in Savannah, working as a partner in Martin & Zittrouer Construction.

At the time, Bob Dickensheets was head of the SCAD school of building arts. He taught hands-on historic preservation classes that I really enjoyed. I also worked for a local architect on weekends, and in the summer for a local contractor named Anthony Antonucci. My education was an interesting combination of classroom and work experiences.

It was while I was at SCAD that I came up with the name Ivan Stanley for my company – it combines my two grandfathers' names. It wasn't until I moved to Breckenridge after graduation that I registered the name with the state of Colorado. A buddy had a cabin out there and wanted it remodeled, and I traded labor for rent. Breckenridge was sort of in its infancy at the time. There were buildings downtown falling into the ground. There was one traffic light. It was exactly why I decided to stay, the fantastic opportunities. It reminded me of Savannah in a sense.

In 1998, Ivan Stanley landed our first couple jobs. My firm does what's called high alpine construction. Which is funny, because at SCAD my introduction was building in the Lowcountry, and now I'm 10,000 feet above sea level. In terms of climate, material and aesthetics, it's the polar opposite. That said, essential aspects remained unchanged. SCAD taught me attention to detail, listening skills, observation skills, and how to take what the client wants and make it a reality.

Ivan Stanley has been a partnership in every way, every day, with my wife Karen. Karen and I met at SCAD, and married in 1997. Her salesmanship and presentation skills are better than mine. I always felt I was deserving of opportunities based on merit. She helped me understand that it was going to take more, right on down to perfecting a cover letter. Over the years we've built houses around Breckenridge, and interior design is Karen's specialty. Her design sense is fantastic.

I've been successful in doing what I wanted to do. My SCAD experience enabled me to achieve a career that I love. My dreams came true.

Visit the Ivan Stanley site to learn more.