Launch Your Fashion Career at AD&D

Unleash Your Creativity & Become an Industry-Ready Fashion Professional.

ABOUT AD&D

Seattle Central's School of Apparel Design & Development is the region's most technically oriented design school, known for its relevant and innovative curriculum. Our industry-standard training will provide you with the professional skills needed to thrive in the fashion industry. Established in 1954, we have given effective design and technical career training to thousands of graduates in the workforce, many of whom have become industry leaders. Located in Seattle's dynamic Capitol Hill neighborhood, we have significant ties with local, nationwide and international employers who depend on the School of Apparel Design & Development graduates to drive success in their companies.

CURRICULUM & REQUIREMENTS

"My education at Seattle Central has been one of the contributors to my success as a valued leader in the fashion industry"

- Ken Downing, Creative Director of Halston

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT:

Many of our alumni have emerged as influential leaders in the industry. Explore the exciting accomplishments of our alumni and see how they're shaping the future of fashion! Read more about what our graduates are up to.

KENNETH DOWNING

Creative Director of Halston, former Chief Creative Officer of Triple Five Worldwide Group and Senior Vice President & Fashion Director for Neiman Marcus

RAFAEL SOTO

Founder of sustainable Seattle-based clothing brand Proto 101, Rafael has worked as a Senior Design Manager at Amazon and JCPenney

KRISTOPHER WHITMAN

Currently at Club Monaco, Kristopher has designed for many top brands including Rag & Bone and Calvin Klein

VICKI OSTROM

Recently named one of ASI’s 5 Most Interesting People in Apparel & Design, Vicki has over 25 years of design experience

SCHOOL OF APPAREL DESIGN X CREATIVE ACADEMY COLLABORATION

See more of this year’s collaboration with Seattle Central College’s Visual Media Department (Creative Academy) and what else our students are up to.

WHY CHOOSE AD&D?

Award-winning Faculty

Our instructors are industry veterans who bring their expertise and passion for fashion into the classroom.

Meet our instructors

State-of-the-art Facilities

Our 10,000 square foot studio features top-of-the-line equipment, including computerized sewing machines, patternmaking tables, and a dedicated computer lab with the latest software for digitizing and 3D designing.