Wajiha Pervez is an experimental textile designer, artist, curator and academic at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). She recently appeared in the news for her use of AI tool Midjourney to create sustainable athleisure fashion designs for her PhD, while also teaching her students how to use AI in their work effectively. Her AI research is specifically focused on using these tools to reduce fashion wastage – she can test the popularity of her designs before purchasing fabrics or making physical samples.
With many degrees already under her belt – including a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in textiles and an Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design – Pervez has studied and exhibited around the world, with work showcased in galleries, museums, design weeks, exhibitions and conferences from Australia to Dubai, to the UK, Russia and more.
