Xochil News: Technical Design

Fri, Jun 27, 2025

PODCAST: The Fabric of America - Episode 43

Watch Xochil join Melissa and Matt from The Fabric of America podcast for an energetic and heartfelt conversation on the future of American manufacturing.


Thu, May 22, 2025

PRESS: Xochil & Columbia College Chicago Collaboration - Featured on ABC 7 Chicago News

Xochil and her students from Columbia College Chicago were featured on ABC7 Chicago morning news to showcase the launch of a student-created, limited-edition line of custom apparel for Soundoff Design, in collaboration with the Chicago Sky WNBA basketball team.


Thu, Mar 6, 2025

PRESS: Where Fit Meets Function - A New Era In Women's Protective Gear (Specialty Fabrics Review, ATA)

Honored to have contributed to the article, "Where Fit Meets Function - A New Era In Women's Protective Gear" by Kelly Hartog for Advanced Textiles Association Specialty Fabrics Review (March issue).



Fri, Jun 28, 2024

SEAMS Gatherings: More Than a Feeling - June 2024 "X-FILES"

Nearly two months have already passed since SEAMS’ Spring Conference, and I’ve been so busy I’ve hardly had a chance to fully reflect. However, I was glad to catch up with colleagues and meet a few new faces. In the weeks following, I had some great follow-up calls and virtual meets.


Wed, Feb 28, 2024

Designing the Future - February 2024 "X-Files"

Xochil's February 2024 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.


Sat, Oct 14, 2023

RECAP: SEAMS Fall Conference: Closing The Loop - Circularity Through Collaboration

Xochil leads a panel of industry leaders in discussion about circularity in the fashion industry.


Fri, Mar 3, 2023

VIDEO: What Your Pattern Maker Wishes You Knew (Fashion Brain Academy + Xochil)

What do fashion designers need to know to work with a pattern maker?


Fri, Aug 12, 2022

How 3D Sampling Works for Your Apparel Brand

When you are starting a new apparel company or exploring a launch for a new product line, you have several options when it comes to product development.



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