Concept Sketch

Construction with Power Tools

Special Structure in Place for Design Execution

Dyonne Danielson, student and stylist works her magic

Fusion entrants Final Catwalk Review

IIDA’s Northland chapter hosted their 9th annual charity fashion fund raiser this past fall at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.  Dakota County Technical College’s student group – Design Connexion participated for the 8th consecutive year. Fusion is an outside the box, creative, fashion show event and competition. Each team creates a fashion outfit to be modeled on the runway. The outfit needs to be inspired by each year’s theme. This year’s theme was music venues. After picking out the venue, The Albert Hall in London. The DCTC team focused it’s dress on the venue’s amazing stage and creative lighting.  The design process continued with a concept sketch done by Laura Sinclair.  Execution of the garment was completed by a team of students.  Creative hair styling, makeup, and accessories are all part of the creative design. The hair and makeup were inspired by the time period within which the building was erected, 1871 Classical Revival. Our stylist was a current student, Dyonne Danielson. Mae Cronin, 1st year interior design student and model enjoyed seeing the transformation from concept to execution.  Mae described Fusion as an exciting event and delighted in the opportunity to network with other interior design creative professionals which included many DCTC Interior Design alumni.