Karen’s research interests are rooted in a lifelong commitment to considerate design, alongside a strong educational focus on nurturing a creative conscience within the context of fashion innovation, production, marketing, and the wider supply chain. Her work explores forward-thinking themes such as the circular economy, ethics and identity, sustainable development, and behavioural science—each contributing to a more responsible and informed fashion future.
In addition to her interests in Creative Pedagogy and Fashion, Textiles and Material Futures, Karen was a founding member of the research group AUB Human at Arts University Bournemouth. She also serves as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Global Fashion Marketing and the International Journal of Fashion, Design and Education, actively supporting the advancement of critical discourse within the field.
