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Han Ah Yoo

  1. Teaching Assistant Professor 
Email Addresshanah.yoo@wsu.edu
LocationJohnson Annex C25

Biography

Education

  • PhD. Consumer and Design Sciences, Concentration in Apparel Design, Auburn University
  • M.F.A. Design Studies, Concentration in Apparel and Textile Design, University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • B.A. Studio Art, Concentration in Print-making, University of Mississippi
  • A.A. Fashion Design, Soong Eui Women’s College

Teaching Interests

  • Apparel Design and Production
  • Digital Fashion Design (AI, 3D Virtual, Digital Textile Printing)
  • Textile Design
  • Sustainable Fashion

Research Interests

  • Digital Apparel Design and Production (AI, 3D Virtual Design, Digital Textile Printing, Laser Cutting)
  • Apparel Pedagogy
  • Sustainable Fashion

Creative Scholarship

  • Yoo, H. (2024). Re: Paradox. 2024 International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference. Long Beach, California.
  • Yoo, H., Li, Y., & Lee, Y. (2023). The Rainbow Bridge of Ashes. 2023 International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference. Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Yoo, H., & Huo, H. (2023). The Story of Red–Hong. Art and Fashion Walkway. Noordse Bosje 1, Hilversum, Netherlands.
  • Yoo, H. (2021). Relationships. Center for Design and Material Culture. Madison, Wisconsin.
  • Yoo, H. (2021). Relationships: Invisible, but Extant [Solo Exhibition]. The Ruth Davis Design Gallery. Madison, Wisconsin.
  • Yoo, H. (2020). What is the Cost? Collection. Uncommon Threads 2020. Fine Line Creative Arts Center, Illinois.
  • Yoo, H. (2020). What is the Cost?: Skirt. Future Tense 2020: Surface Design Association. Appalachian Center for Craft Gallery, Tennessee.
  • Yoo, H. (2020). What is the Cost? [Solo Exhibition]. Common Wealth Gallery. Madison, Wisconsin.
  • Yoo, H. (2019). Studying History, Designing the Future. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings (*indicates the presenter.)

  • Yoo, H.*, Sidberry, P., & Chattaraman, V. (2025). A conceptual model of challenges and strategies for integrating visual Generative AI in apparel design education. 2025 International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, 81(1).
  • Yoo, H.*, Elbadawy, H., & Chattaraman, V. (2025). The impact of art infusion levels in AI-generated advertisements on consumers’ aesthetic and brand responses. 2025 International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, 81(1).
  • Yoo, H.*, Li, Y., & Lee, Y. A. (2025). The effectiveness of using 2D and 3D software on apparel design students’ learning experience. 2024 International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, 81(1). https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18613
  • Yoo, H.*, Kabir, S., & Lee, Y. A. (2025). Non-biodegradable plastic bag waste into upcycled non-woven textiles: Their viability for wearable products. 2024 International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, 81(1). https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18611
  • Yoo, H.*, Hou, N., & Kwon, W. S. (2025). Consumers’ adoption of the metaverse for brand engagement: A diffusion of innovation perspective. 2024 International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.17147
  • Yoo, H.*, & Salisbury-Glennon, J. D. (2025). Applying situated learning theory to convergence apparel design curricula. 2024 International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, 81(1). https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18619
  • Yoo, H.* (2025). Re: Paradox. 2024 International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, 81(1). https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18614
  • Yoo, H.*, & Lee, Y. (2024). The 3D virtual technology as a pedagogical approach for teaching sustainable apparel design: Analysis of the ITAA design abstract proceedings from 2015 to 2022. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings, 80(1). https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.17148
  • Yoo, H.*, Li, Y., & Lee, Y. (2024). The rainbow bridge of ashes. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings, 80(1). https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.17149
  • Li, Y.*, Kabir, S., Salahuddin, M., Yoo, H., & Lee, Y. (2024). Color appearance on synthetic fabrics using the dye sublimation digital textile printing method: Exploring the fiber composition effect. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings, 80(1). https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.17145

Honors, Awards, and Recognitions

  • 2024, Lois Dickey Fellowship: Outstanding Continuing Doctoral Student Award, International Textile and Apparel Association
  • 2021, Best Piece in Textile & Fashion Design, Center for Design and Material Culture, Wisconsin
  • 2020, Selected Runway Artist: Uncommon Threads 2020, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, Illinois
  • 2020, Selected Artist: Future Tense 2020, Surface Design Association, Appalachian Center for Craft Gallery, Tennessee
  • 2020, STAR Award (Design & Research), College of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin – Madison
  • 2019, Design Project Award, Department of Design Studies in Apparel and Textile Design, University of Wisconsin – Madison
  • 2019, Best piece inspired by the Helen Allen Textile Collection, College of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin – Madison

Grant/Funding

  • 2020-2021, Design and Research Project Grant, College of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin – Madison
  • 2020, Oertel Trust Fund, College of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin – Madison