Linda Capjack

Biography

Research Interests: Professor Capjack's research interests center on apparel design, including computer-aided design, with an emphasis on functional design of clothing for special needs and environmental protective clothing. Wearable art designs utilizing fabric manipulation techniques are another focus of design research. In addition, Linda is involved in a research program on evaluating fabric properties and clothing designs that contribute to protection from ultraviolet radiation. In the area of entrepreneurship and home-based business, Linda has developed a profile of home-based businesses in rural Alberta and explored ways of improving programming offered to home-based business owners. She has worked on a project with Alberta Farmers' Markets to determine ways to improve marketing for vendors and service to consumers, as well as the economic impact of this form of direct marketing on the Alberta economy.

Research Interest

Galleries/Exhibits Capjack,L.. 2003 Invited exhibit and "Touch" Art to Wear Show. Tactile: Surface, Texture and Form. Painting, Sculpture and Fibre exhibition October 10-23, 2003, ArtSpace Gallery, Calgary, AB. Exhibited the following art to wear pieces: "Heart Throb", "For the Bir Capjack, L.. 2003 "Heart Throb". Juried Design Competition. International Textile and Apparel Association, Savannah, GA, November 2003. Of 256 entries, 150 were selected for the exhibit. Capjack, L.. 2004 "Gilding the Lily". Juried Design Exhibit. Focus on Fibre Art Association, Edmonton, AB, May 2004. Capjack, L.. 2004 "Silver Lining". Juried Design Exhibit. International Textile and Apparel Association Design Exhibition, Portland, OR, November 2004. Capjack, L.. 2004 "Heart Throb". Juried Design Exhibit. Quilt Canada National Juried Exhibit, Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 2004. Winner of the Wearable Category. Capjack, L.. 1996 "By Buttons Possessed". International Textile and Apparel Association, Banff, AB. Capjack, L.. 1997 "Winter Birch". International Textile and Apparel Association, Knoxville, TN. Capjack, L.. 1998 "For the Birds". International Textile and Apparel Association, Dallas, TX. Winner of the Wearable Art Category. Capjack, L.. 1998 "Renaissance Birth". Focus on Fiber Arts Association, November 1-24, Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, AB. Capjack, L.. 2000 "The Birds". Focus on Fiber Arts Association, Exhibits: March 9-29, Margaret Brine Gallery, Edmonton Art Gallery; March 30-April 24, Generations Gallery;, Stony Plain; May 6-27, Discovery Gallery, Edmonton. Capjack, L.. 2001 "South Sea Blue". Juried Design Competition, International Textile and Apparel Association, November, 2001, Kansas City, MO. 27/75 entries accepted. Capjack, L.. 2001 "Origami Flower Garden". Juried Design Competition, International Textile and Apparel Association, November, 2001 Kansas City, MO. 27/75 entries accepted. Capjack, L., & Cox-Bishop, M.. 2002 "Undersea World Cloque". Juried Design Competition, Alberta Focus on Fiber Arts. May, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB. Capjack, L.. 2002 Invited Exhibit - Scott Gallery, May. "Winter Birch", "Origami Flower Garden", "For the Birds" and "Gilding the Lily".