Chanjuan Chen

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings

• Chen, C., Krykhtin, L. (2025). Parametric Harmony. Making Waves Toward A Sustainable and Equitable Future. Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18716
• Stanley, J., Gam, H., Chen, C. (2024). Enhancing the Apparel Design Learning Experience with Virtual Reality. International Textile Apparel Association.
• Chen, C., Gam, H., Stanley, J. (2023). Collaborative teaching for creative possibility: The combination of technology and construction. 80 (1) Ames, IA, International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17427/
• Chen, C., Jiang, Y., Ding, Z., Ye, X. (2023). Grow. 80 (1) Ames, IA, International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17453/
• Wang, Y., Liu, Z., Chen, C., Jiang, Y. (2023). Plastic Reduction. 80 (1) Ames, IA, International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17551/
• Chen, C. (2023). Refugee Camps Stories. 80 (1) Ames, IA, International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17426/
• Mifetu, G., Chen, C. (2023). The Black Hair Empowerment at Its Core. 80 (1) Ames, IA, International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17446/
• Mifetu, G., Chen, C. (2023). The Chronicle of Black Hair. 80 (1) Ames, IA, International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17442/
• Stanley, J., Gam, H., Chen, C. (2023). Using VR as a Conceptual Design Tool in an Apparel Design Classroom. International Textiles and Apparel Association.
• Chen, C. (2022). Embellished Modularity. 79 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press.
• Chen, C. (2022). Modular Illusion. 79 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press.
• Chen, C., Stanley, J., Gam, H. (2022). Collaborative Teaching for Technology Based Fashion Design Undergraduate Courses. International Textiles & Apparel Assocation.
• Chen, C. (2022). Teaching sustainability and modularity in textile design in a Chinese undergraduate course. Dallas, TX, 2022 international Conference on Education Social Development (ICESD'22).
• Ohrn-McDaniel , L., Krissi, R., Chen, C. (2021). A Dress Form Cover for Draping. 78 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press.
• Kendra, L., Chen, C. (2021). Shifting Luminescence. 78 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press.
• Bye, E., Haar, S., Chen, C., Hahn, K., Lapolla, K. (2021). Disseminating and reviewing design research. 2021 International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA).
• Chen, C., Riewe, K. (2021). Into the digital future: Reflections on fashion design studio education during a pandemic. 2021 International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (KSCT) Joint Symposium.
• Lapolla, K., Chen, C. (2020). Growing a Baby Bump. 77 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/12236/
• Chen, C. (2020). United in Love. 77 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/11745/
• Chen, C. (2020). Vanishing Ice. 77 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/11743/
• Chen, C., Hahn, K., Lapolla, K. (2020). Adopting real-world learning opportunities in fashion design pedagogy for undergraduate students. 1 (1) Ames, IA, Sustainability in Fashion/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/susfashion.11419
• Chen, C. (2020). An exploration of production efficiency and standardization in upcycled designs. 1 (1) Ames, IA, Sustainability in Fashion/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/susfashion.11418
• Chen, C., Park, M. (2020). Sustainable innovations and empowerment: Redirecting pedagogy strategies in fashion. 1 (1) Ames, IA, Sustainability in Fashion/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/susfashion.11456
• Chen, C. (2019). Transformable Blossom. 76 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8767/
• Chen, C., Choi, K. (2019). Lenticular Flow. 76 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8769/
• Chen, C., Hahn, K. (2019). Oxford Lattice. 76 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8775/
• Chen, C. (2019). The Sun Shines Through. 76 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8770/
• Chen, C., McMahon, T. (2019). Transformative Bloom. 76 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8776/
• Chen, C., Carrico, M., Riewe, K., Rougeaux-Burnes, A., Dragoo, S. (2019). Denim risk: A case study by five fashion designers with nontraditional seam placement in a creative design process using denim fabric. 76 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8772/
• Rougeaux-Burnes, A., Carrico, M., Chen, C., Dragoo, S., Riewe, K. (2019). No risk, no reward: A case study evaluating risk-taking in the design process using technology. 76 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press.
• Chen, C. (2019). The Exploration of geometric modular system in textile and apparel design. 76 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.8855
• Rossol, E., Busche , M., Chen, C. (2019). Upcycle guidebook: A study of production through post-consumer waste. 76 (1) Ames, AI, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.8855
• Chen, C., Lapolla, K. (2019). Style studies: Optimizing student engagement through social media in the classroom. Seattle, Washington, Costume Society of America’s (CSA) 45th Annual National Symposium. http://costumesocietyamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-CSA-Annual-Meeting-and-Symposium-Registration-Brochure.pdf
• Chen, C., Lapolla, K., Mehta , A. (2018). Stitched together: Community engagement for undergraduate student learning in apparel design. 76 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.8778
• Lapolla, K., Chen, C., Hahn, K., Ohrn-McDaniel, L. (2018). Conference giveaway items, useful or wasteful?. 75 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2018/posters/38
• Chen, C., McMahon, T. (2018). Symbiosis: fashion and art. Atlanta, Georgia, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS )109th Annual Conference & Expo.
• Lapolla, K., Chen, C. (2018). Dressing a baby bump: Reflections of consumer attitudes with maternity wear. Indianapolis, Indiana, Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association (PCA/ACA) conference. https://pcaaca.org/content/dressing-baby-bump-reflections-consumer-attitudes-maternity-wear-0
• Lapolla, K., Chen, C. (2018). Pregnancy chic: A co-creative approach for maternity fashion. 31 Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2017/presentations/31
• Chen, C. (2017). An exploration of upcycling using Chinese cultural themes as inspiration. Portland, Maine, Costume Society of America (CSA) 43rd Annual Symposium.
• Chen, C., Lapolla, K. (2017). Exploration of consumer acquisition and disposal of maternity wear for professional attire. Dallas, Texas, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS )108th Annual Conference & Expo.
• Lapolla, K., Chen, C. (2017). Pregnancy chic: Fast fashion influences on consumer acquisition and disposal of maternity wear. Portland, Maine, Costume Society of America (CSA) 43rd Annual Symposium.
• Chen, C. (2017). Rebirth II. 74 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/1674/
• Chen, C., Lapolla, K. (2017). Style studies: Adopting personas in fashion design pedagogy through use of social media web applications with real consumers. 74 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/1580/
• Lapolla, K., Chen, C. (2017). Style studies: Fashioning a blogger in a collaborative design challenge. 74 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/1781/
• Chen, C., Lapolla , K. (2017). The Carnation Coat. 74 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/1709/
• Chen, C., Ohrn-McDaniel, L. (2016). Intertwined Happiness. 73 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/3230/
• Chen, C. (2016). Rebirth. 73 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/3263/
• Chen, C. (2016). Origami Meets Eco-Fashion & Butterflies on the Shoulder. 403-407. Beijing, IFFTI 2016 Annual Conference/China Textile & Apparel Press. https://www.iffti.com/assets/downloads/IFFTI-BIFT-2016-Paper-E-Version.pdf#page=403
• Chen, C. (2015). Butterflies on the Shoulder. 72 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/2578/
• Chen, C. (2014). A Bride’s Gift. 71 (3) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2014/design/3/
• Chen, C. (2014). Dawn. 71 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/2915/
• Chen, C. (2014). Romantic in Different Ways. 71 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/2851/
• Chen, C. (2013). Origami Meets Eco-fashion. 70 (1) Ames, IA, ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/2915/

Book Chapter

• Chen, C., Lapolla, K. (2021). Upcycling Advocate: Fostering Engagement and Empowerment Through an Upcycle Guidebook in Undergraduate Courses. State-of-the-Art Upcycling Research and Practice. 93-96. Leicester, England, Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72640-9_18

Conference Proceeding

• Chen, C., , K.L. (2020). Stitched together: Community engagement for undergraduate student learning in supporting refugee women. Kent, International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) Proceeding of 2020 annual conference. https://oaks.kent.edu/iffti2020/iffti-2020-between-individual-and-society-individual/stitched-together-community
• Cardenas, I.S., Kim, J., Benitez, M., Vitullo, K., Park, M., Chen, C., Ohrn-McDaniels, L. (2019). Telsuit: design and implementation of an immersive user-centric telepresence control suit. 261–266. New York, New York, ISWC '19: Proceedings of the 23rd International Symposium on Wearable Computers. https://doi.org/10.1145/3341163.3346936
• Cardenas, I.S., Kim, J., Benitez, M., Vitullo, K.A., Park, M., Chen, C., Ohrn-McDaniel, L. (2019). Telesuit. Proceedings of the 23rd International Symposium on Wearable Computers. 261-266. ACM. https://doi.org/10.1145/3341163.3346936
• Cardenas, I.S., Vitullo, K.A., Park, M., Kim, J., Benitez, M., Chen, C., Ohrn-McDaniels, L. (2019). Telesuit: An Immersive User-Centric Telepresence Control Suit. 2019 14th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). 654-655. Daegu, 2019 14th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). https://doi.org/10.1109/hri.2019.8673228
• Chen, C. (2016). Sustainable design in fashion: Sustainability through geometric shapes in transformable garments.. 654-655. Beijing, China Textile & Apparel Press. https://www.iffti.com/assets/downloads/PapersPresented/XVIII-BIFT.pdf

Journal Article

• Chen, C., Gam, H., Stanley, J. (2024). Unlocking creative potential: The synergy of technology and construction in collaborative teaching. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education. 17 (3) 369-380. Informa UK Limited. https://doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2024.2305974
• Lapolla, K., Chen, C. (2022). Navigating maternity fashion: Reflections of consumer attitudes with maternity apparel. Fashion, Style, & Popular Culture. 9 (1) 103-114. Fishponds, Bristol, Intellect Books. https://doi.org/10.1386/fspc_00108_1
• Chen, C., Lapolla, K. (2021). The Exploration of the Modular System in Textile and Apparel Design. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. 39 (1) 39-54. Thousand Oaks, California, SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.1177/0887302x20937061

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

• Vail, J.S. (Principal), Chen, C. (Co-Principal), "CVAD Cornerstone Grant," sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $2498 Funded. (2024 - 2025).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Cornerstone Grant," sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $2500 Funded. (2023 - 2024).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "CVAD Small Grant," sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (2022 - 2022).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "2021-2022 Scholarly and Creative Activity Award," sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
• Copeland, L. (Principal), Lapolla, K. (Co-Principal), Chen, C. (Co-Principal), "Fashion School RETOLD," sponsored by Fashion School Store (FSSTORE) Mini Grant, Other, $3500 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $1000 Funded. ( - 2019).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $3000 Funded. ( - 2019).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $850 Funded. ( - 2019).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $1000 Funded. ( - 2019).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $3000 Funded. ( - 2019).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $200 Funded. ( - 2019).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $750 Funded. ( - 2018).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Professional Conference Travel Support," sponsored by Kent State University Research Council, Other, $750 Funded. ( - 2018).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $1050 Funded. ( - 2018).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "2018 Summer Research and Creative Activity Grant," sponsored by Kent State University Research Council, Other, $10000 Funded. (2018 - 2018).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "IFFTI Mobility Faculty Exchange Grant," sponsored by International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), International, $2000 Funded. ( - 2018).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $900 Funded. ( - 2018).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $980 Funded. ( - 2018).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $467 Funded. ( - 2017).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $1000 Funded. ( - 2017).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $400 Funded. ( - 2017).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $1120 Funded. ( - 2017).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $1120 Funded. (2017 - 2017).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $400 Funded. ( - 2017).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Council Support Grant," sponsored by Kent State University Research Council, Other, $750 Funded. ( - 2016).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $400 Funded. ( - 2016).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $450 Funded. ( - 2016).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Teaching Travel Conference Grant," sponsored by Kent State University Teaching Council, Other, $800 Funded. ( - 2016).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $800 Funded. ( - 2016).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Council Support Grant," sponsored by Kent State University Research Council, Other, $490 Funded. (2015 - 2016).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $350 Funded. ( - 2016).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $600 Funded. ( - 2015).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Professional Conference Travel Support," sponsored by Kent State University Research Council, Other, $500 Funded. ( - 2015).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Graduate Student Travel Grant," sponsored by Toulouse Graduate School, University of North Texas, $500 Funded. ( - 2014).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Graduate Student Travel Grant," sponsored by Toulouse Graduate School, University of North Texas, $500 Funded. ( - 2013).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "IFFTI Mobility Faculty Exchange Grant," sponsored by International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), International, Funded. ( - 2018).

Grant - Teaching

• Vail, J.S. (Co-Principal), Chen, C. (Principal), "The Charn Uswachoke International Development Fund," sponsored by University of North Texas, International Affairs, University of North Texas, $2500 Funded. (2024 - 2024).
• Chen, C. (Principal), Gam, H. (Co-Principal), Bernardoni, J. (Co-Principal), "Cotton Materials Mini-Grants," sponsored by Cotton Grant 2024 cotton in the curriculum grant program, National, $7500 Funded. (2024 - 2024).
• Thurman, J. (Principal), Chen, C. (Co-Principal), "Inclusive Curriculum and Pedagogy Small Grants," sponsored by Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success, University of North Texas, $2000 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Teaching Travel Conference Grant," sponsored by Kent State University Teaching Council, Other, $750 Funded. ( - 2019).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Teaching Travel Conference Grant," sponsored by Kent State University Teaching Council, Other, $1000 Funded. ( - 2019).
• Chen, C. (Principal), McMahon, T. (Co-Principal), "Catalyst Grant Interdisciplinary Project for the Academic Year 2017/18," sponsored by Kent State University College of the Arts, Other, $5000 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
• Chen, C. (Principal), "Teaching Travel Conference Grant," sponsored by Kent State University Teaching Council, Other, $750 Funded. ( - 2017).