Omar Zayed is a textile and fashion designer based in Toronto, ON. His practice focuses on cultivating the relationship between traditional textile crafts and contemporary design methodologies, seeking out new and hybridized approaches to womenswear and textile design. Working through a variety of mediums such as; silkscreen, natural dyeing, weaving, and felting, Omar's work explores themes of material agency through “making-as-negotiating" approach to his process. Apart from his design practice, Omar has a keen interest in the luxury goods (apparel and accessory) market and has worked as a fashion and visual communication consultant for several local brands. His consulting work includes; campaign creative direction and styling, market and design research, as well as branding & visual communication strategy.
Currently completing his final year in the MAAD-Textiles Undergraduate Program at OCAD University, Omar is currently working towards his graduating thesis project, which will focus on his interest in the process of garment design, from yarn to final product.
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