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Design research integrating theories from design and psychology forms the foundation of my scholarship, with an emphasis on practical implications for apparel design. The research seeks to expand understanding of design and its impact on individuals and society, while my creative scholarship explores new technical methods that advance designers’ practice. 

• PhD, The University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 

• MS, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea 

• BS, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea 

• August 2025 - Present

Professor, ÁùÉ«Íø, Pomona 

• August 2019 – July 2025

Associate Professor, ÁùÉ«Íø, Pomona 

• August 2013- July 2019

Assistant Professor, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro 

 

• Shin, J. & Min, S. (In press). Incorporating Cultural Heritage into Creative Scholarship and Design Education: Insights from Korean Fashion Design Educators in the United States. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel.
• Chang, H. J. J., & Min, S. (2022). Evaluation of 3D apparel design spatial visualization training for cognitive function of older adults: cross-cultural comparisons. Fashion and Textiles, 9(1), 1-19.
• Min, S. & Chang, H. (2022). Enhancing female older adults’ spatial visualization ability via a virtual pattern-making module. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education.15(1), 130-138.
•  Chang, H., Min, S., Woo, H., & Yurchisin, J. (2021). Mask wearing behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross‐cultural comparison between the United States and South Korea. Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 50(1), 5-26.
• Lee, Y. Min, S. & Koo, H. (2020). Apparel design scholarship practices: Analysis of ITAA professionals’ design abstract proceedings from 1999 to 2017. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. 39(2), 106-122.
• Hodges, N., Watchravesringkan, K., Min, S., Lee, Y., & Seo, S. (2020). Teaching virtual apparel technology through industry collaboration: An assessment of pedagogical process and outcomes. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology, and Education, 13 (2), 120-130. 
• Ceballos, L. & Min, S. (2020). Product experience of clothing attachment in baby boomers in the United States. Fashion and Textiles, 7 (12). 
• Min, S., Koo, H., & Wilson, J. (2019). Exploring design factors in designing horticultural garments for older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 
• Collins, L., Min, S., & Yurchisin, J. (2019). Exploring practice of African Americans’ Hand-me-down clothing from the perspective of sustainability. Journal of Sustainability in Economic, Social and Cultural Context. 15 (1), 11-24. 
• Min, S. & Wilson, J. (2018). How do fashion designers emerge? An empirical investigation of their entrepreneurial processes. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education. 12 (1), 35-45. 
• Min, S., Ceballos, L., & Yurchisin, J. (2018). Role power dynamics within the bridal gown selection process. Fashion and Textiles, 5(17), 1-18.
• DeLong, M., Min, S., Casto, M. A., & Lee, Y. K. (2017). Sustainable clothing from the older female user’s perspective. Clothing Cultures, 4(3), 219-234.
• Min, S. & Jin, B. (2017). Exploring challenges and strategies in promoting Korean culture through museum exhibition in the United States. Korea Journal, 57 (2), 153-180. 
• Min, S., Ceballos, L., & Yurchisin, J. (2017). The effect of concept congruence on preference for culturally diverse apparel products. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology, and Education, 10(2), 209-218. 
• Min, S. & Koo, H. (2017). Sustainable apparel design strategies regenerated from traditional costumes of the Chosun dynasty. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 21(1), 27 – 41. Received Outstanding Paper Award from Emerald Literati Network 
• DeLong, M., Casto, M., Min, S., & Lee, Y. (2016). Education for apparel sustainability from perspectives of design students from differing cultural contexts. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology, and Education, 9 (3), 248-260.
• DeLong, M., Casto, M., Min, S., & Gozde, B. (2016). Exploring an upcycling design process for apparel design education. Fashion Practice, 8(2), 1-12. 
• Min, S. (2015). Gendered role communication in marketing blue-collar occupational gear and clothing in the United States. Fashion and Textiles, 2 (1), 1-12. 
• Min, S., DeLong, M., LaBat, K. (2015). Exploring flow in the apparel design process. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology, and Education, 8 (3), 260-267. 
• Min, S. (2015). Korean fashion designers use of cultural expression and its influence on their design. Fashion Practice, 7 (2), 219-239. 
• Min, S. & DeLong, M. (2015). Exploring sustainability in Korean wedding package culture. The International Journal of Social Sustainability in Economics, Social and Cultural Context, 11 (2), 61-72.
• Min, S., Koo, H., & DeLong, M. (2015). Difference of information management between fashion show video and fashion film. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 19 (1), 73-83.
• DeLong, M., Casto, M. A., McKinney, M., Ramaswamy, H., Thoreson, N., & Min, S. (2014). Curating Cinderella: A holiday extravaganza at Marshall Field’s. Journal of Fashion, Style and Popular Culture, 2(1), 45-63. 

• Min, S., Kim, H. (2019). Rhythmus. International Textiles and Apparel Association, Las Vegas, NV. (Juried)
• Min, S., Kim, H. (2019). Plaid Waltz. International Textiles and Apparel Association, Las Vegas, NV. (Juried)
• Min, S. & Kim, H. (2018). Trapped in beauty. Goldstein Museum of Design, Saint Paul, MN. (Juried)
• Koo, H. & Min, S. (2017). Airy bloom. International Textile and Apparel Association, St. Petersburg, FL.  (Juried)
• Min, S. (2016). A dream of hydrangea. SFTI International Conference and the International Invited Fashion Exhibition (Invited)
• Min, S. & Kim, H. (2015). Duet Exhibition: Body Wears Body. Gatewood Gallery (Curated)
• Min, S. (2015). Distortion of spoken. International Textile and Apparel Association, Santa Fe, NM. (Juried)
• Min, S. (2014). Sprit of modern shaman. International Textile and Apparel Association, Charlotte, NC. (Juried)
• Min, S. & Yurchisin, J. (2014). Man Ray’s queen city dress. International Textile and Apparel Association, Charlotte, NC.(Juried)