Skip to content

About NYSD

Who We Are

Welcome to New York School of Design, located in the heart of New York City’s iconic Garment District.

At NYSD, we provide a dynamic training environment that nurtures the growth of your passion and aspirations in the field of fashion design. Established in 2005, NYSD proudly stands as a leading destination for immersive and practical education, offering fast-track fashion design programs to students from various backgrounds and nationalities.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to providing impactful hands-on fashion and design training that nurtures creative and innovative designers while promoting ethical fashion advocacy.

With a very intense, rigorous and hands-on training programs, the students always manage to emerge as fashion designers, fashion technical designers or even fashion entrepreneurs, always armed with very impressive portfolios.

Meet Our Instructors

Our team of educators are fashion professionals who were once in your shoes.

They have gone through the process of finding their way in the fashion world and know what it takes to excel and succeed. They are committed to giving back and nurturing the next generation of designers. 

Digital, Tech Pack & Production

Anna Alvarez

Patternmaking & Draping

Chloe Skalli

Creative Design Process

Danica Zheng

Collections Construction

Ester Adam

Color and Textiles

Jaswant Bhachu

Fashion Illustration

Natasha Krampf

Sewing

Roza Mirakova

Elements & Principles of Design

Susanna Moyer

Fashion Portfolio

Yun Qu

Space to Grow

At the New York School of Design, growth is more than a goal—it’s our foundation. We provide an environment where students flourish, both creatively and personally. With experienced mentors, hands-on learning, and diverse resources, NYSD is a nurturing ground to grow your skills and talents.

Launching Dreams

NYSD is the place where ideas take flight. Our school isn’t just a place to learn design; it’s a launchpad for your entrepreneurial dreams. Here, we foster innovation, empower ambition, and provide the tools and guidance you need to turn your creative visions into successful ventures.

STUDIOS AND LAB

NYSD offers an intimate setting within a historic pre-war loft, formerly a bustling garment factory. Our well-equipped studios feature industrial sewing machines, cutting tables, and dress forms providing students with the ideal space to collaborate on projects, complete assignments, and refine their craft.

Library Resources

Our library houses a collection of books dedicated to fashion design, graphic design, and art, serving as a valuable reference for our students. Enrolled NYSD students have the privilege of borrowing books on a first-come, first-served basis, with a two-week borrowing period.

Student Lounge

Since many of the classes are held in the evenings, we understand the needs of our working students and have allocated a space for students to eat and take a break. Students are encouraged to eat in the student lounge and not in the classrooms.