Lucy Tage
About
I am currently pursuing my PhD at NIFT Bengaluru, with teaching experience at UG and PG levels. My research bridges traditional knowledge and contemporary discourse, focusing on the Apatani tribe's costume. I aim to inspire creativity and higher-order thinking in design education, fostering meaningful teacher-student relationships. My philosophy is "Learn–Teach–Learn–Execute!", emphasizing continuous growth and reciprocal learning.
Skills & Expertise
Design Theories
Product Development
Design Process
Pattern making
Garment construction
Concept building
Interdisciplinary approach
Outcome-based education
Fashion Studio
Fashion Illustration
Fashion Styling
Indian Ethnic wear
Textile
Apparel production
Industrial sewing machines
Research Interests
No research interests added yet.
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Experience
Assistant Professor (Senior Scale), Dept. of Design
Led design development and sampling processes. Supervised fabric and trim sourcing, size specification, and fit evaluation. Managed end-to-end order execution, from design conceptualization to final dispatch. Oversaw domestic brand operations and e-commerce management (B2B and B2C) across major online platforms such as First Cry, Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, and Myntra — applying data-driven strategies later adapted into classroom case studies.
Faculty of Fashion Design
Led design development and sampling processes. Supervised fabric and trim sourcing, size specification, and fit evaluation Pre-production and shipment samples approval. Managed end-to-end order execution, from design conceptualization to final dispatch. Oversaw domestic brand operations and e-commerce management (B2B and B2C) across major online platforms such as First Cry, Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, and Myntra — applying data-driven strategies later adapted into classroom case studies.
Product Development and Production Merchandiser
A fashion boutique, Employed A team of 6 people, fashion trends analysis, and concept generation. Showcased Ethnic fusion collection in multiple platform. Zari and Adda work on backstrap Loinloom and Power loom weaves.
Master Trainer(Patternmaker) [Project/Consultancy]
Delivered comprehensive training sessions on apparel production for the WesternApparel Manufacturing Centre. Conducted workshops on drafting and cutting techniques for basic Western garment patterns. Trained participants in operating and maintaining industrial sewing machines, progressing from simple to advanced sewing functions. Guided trainees in understanding production workflows and optimizing output efficiency within garment manufacturing units. Supervised the production of traditional Bhutaneseattire — Gho and Kira — and uniforms, ensuring trainees achieved complete technical proficiency and independence in production execution.
Education
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore
National Institute of fashion technology, Kannur
Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Polytechnic College, Itanagar
Gyan Ganga Vidya peeth, Itanagar
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1, Naharlagun
Conferences & Seminars (7)
National FashionOlympiad (NFO)
Fashion and Music
International TourismMart
Fashion Show with Miss Universe Olivia Culpo
Fashion Event on Statehood Day
Design Collection
36th Assam Convention
Design Collection/Textile Show
Thai-Indian Fun Fair
Design collection
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