Fashion as Design
Who is this course for
Global Perspective – Learn how clothing reflects culture, identity, and diversity across societies.
Design Meets History & Innovation – Understand both the heritage of garments and cutting-edge innovations like 3D-printed dresses.
Learn from MoMA Experts – Gain unique insights directly from world-class curators, designers, and makers.
Course Overview
Fashion as Design, offered by The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), explores clothing as one of the most universal and powerful forms of design. Across 7 modules, learners examine iconic garments and accessories from around the world such as denim, kente cloth, swimwear, and 3D-printed dresses while uncovering the cultural, historical, and social meanings behind them. Through studio visits, interviews, and expert insights, the course shows how fashion reflects identity, creativity, innovation, and global issues like sustainability.
What You'll Learn
A shareable certificate from MoMA to showcase on LinkedIn.
Access to expert interviews, studio visits, and design case studies.
A deeper appreciation of garments as objects of design, culture, and history.
The ability to analyze clothing beyond aesthetics, understanding production, function, and meaning.
