The project, Symbiosis: Fashion and Art, proposed an integration of cross-disciplinary creative collaborations between the fields of printmaking and fashion design. The motivation for the project was to integrate two artistic fields that often use similar tools, studio environments, and design skills, but ultimately create distinctive outcomes with different audiences.

Effective collaborations between fashion and print media can motivate students to transfer their ideas between the two dimensional art pieces and three dimensional wearable garments. The project addressed contemporary issues of sustainability and ecology through art, design, and technology, as well as created connections between art and design students and faculty that will shape their thinking and influence their future research and teaching. The outcome of the project included a group exhibition at a local venue and international research presentations and exhibitions.

The project was funded by Kent State University Catalyst Grant. The fund was used to support the materials, supplies, and technology fees for all pieces as well as create and print the catalogue for the group exhibition.