Justin Dougan-LeBlanc

At-a-Glance

Professor of Fashion Studies at Columbia College Chicago School of Fashion.
Interdisciplinary artist blending fashion, textile art, architecture, and technology, including 3D printing.
Focuses on issues and perspectives of Deaf culture and LGTBQIA+ people in his artistic works.
Competed on Project Runway and Project Runway All Stars.
Featured in publications and shows including Mercedes-New York Fashion Week, Marie Claire, The New York Times, and USA Today.
Holds a Master’s Degree in Fashion Design from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Earned an undergraduate degree in Architecture from North Carolina State University.

Biography

Justin Dougan-LeBlanc is a Professor of Fashion Studies at Columbia College Chicago, where he is based. He is also recognized as a deaf and queer fashion designer and installation artist. His interdisciplinary career spans fashion, textile art, architecture, and technology, reflecting his diverse expertise.

LeBlanc's work aims to advance art and education by combining emerging technologies, such as 3D printing, with traditional handcraft.