Katharina Sand

Who is Katharina Sand?

Dr. Katharina Sand is a professor, curator, editor, and researcher who has made significant contributions to the fashion industry and academia. She currently serves as a Faculty member at Parsons Paris - The New School, where she develops and teaches classes on Fashion Communication, Marketing, PR, Branding, and the Business of Fashion.1

Academic Background and Experience

• Graduated from Goldsmiths College in London, Université Paris 8, and obtained her PhD from the Università della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano1
• Visiting Professor at AMD Akademie Mode & Design in Munich, Germany (2022-2024)2
• Professor at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) (2021-2022)2
• Visiting Professor at the University of Art and Design Linz (Kunstuniversität Linz) in Austria (2020-2021)2
• Professor of Fashion Marketing and Management at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) (September 2020 - January 2021)23
• University Lecturer at HEAD - Genève, Geneva School of Art and Design (2015-2020)2

Curatorial and Editorial Experience

• Co-Curator of the "Textile Design Now" exhibition at The UQAM Design center in Montreal, Canada (2022-2024)2
• Shopping & Style / Arts & Culture Editor at TimeOut Switzerland (2017-2021)2
• Founder and director of an internationally renowned concept store in Geneva1
• Curated exhibitions at the House of Electronic Arts in Basel and the Centre de design in Montreal1
• Correspondent in New York and senior contributing editor and fashion/arts editor for publications including L'OFFICIEL Suisse, Bliss Magazine and Time Out Magazine12

Research Interests

• Impact of technology on communication and design, and the resulting creative, socio-cultural and ecological challenges1
• Speculative design thinking regarding fashion arts and technology2

Dr. Katharina Sand's extensive experience in academia, curation, and editorial roles has made her a respected figure in the fashion industry. Her research and teaching focus on the intersection of technology, communication, and design, making her a valuable asset to the institutions she has been associated with.