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Lynne  Richards

Lynne Richards

Professor & Graduate Coordinator


Area: Apparel Merchandising and Design

441 HES
Stillwater OK 74078
 
Phone: 405-744-9523
Fax: 405-744-6910
lynne.richards@okstate.edu

Educational Background:

Degree Institution Area of Study 
Ph.D. University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Art and Design Education
B.S. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Home Economics Education
M.A. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Human Environmental Design


Research Areas:
  • Environmental analysis
  • History
  • Non-verbal communication
  • Textile design

Service:
  • ITAA Guest Editor, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal focus issue on aging, 2006 - 2008
  • Manuscript review panel, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 1982 – 2006
  • Associate Editor for Culture and History, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 1995 – 1997
  • ITAA Research and Teaching Innovations Review Committees, 1998 - 2002
  • Ars Textrina International Conference Coordinator, 1996 - 1997

Awards:
  • Regents Award to the Oklahoma Arts Institute, 1992
  • Lela O'Toole Outstanding Researcher Award, 1994
  • OSU Regents Distinghished Teaching Award, 1994

Professional Memberships:
  • International Textiles and Apparel Association
  • American Association of University Women

Publications (click to view)

Juried Exhibitions (click to view)


Course(s) Taught:
  • Creative Problem Solving in Design and Merchandising DHM  2003
  • Flat Pattern Design DHM  3013
  • (H)Heritage of Dress DHM  3213
  • Decorative Fabrics DHM  3533
  • Apparel and Accessories for Special Markets DHM  3643
  • Environmental Perspectives on Apparel and Interior Design DHM  4003
  • Theoretical Perspectives for DHM DHM  5003
  • Design Evaluation DHM  5233
  • Interpretative Theories of Material Culture DHM  5273
  • Sociological, Psychological and Economic Aspects of Consumer Behavior DHM  5303
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