Apparel design student with hands-on experience in both design development and industrial garment construction. Skilled in 3D garment prototyping with CLO3D and in translating customer and team feedback into producible, market-ready designs.
Brings a maker’s understanding of construction to the design process, with a focus on creating pieces that are creative, well-made, and commercially viable.
| Name | William Ralston Daniel |
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| Based | Seattle, WA |
| Education | Washington State University, Pullman WA — B.A. Merchandising & Apparel Design, Expected Spring 2028 |
| Seeking | Apparel design internship — Summer 2027 |
| 3D / Digital | CLO3D — 2D pattern drafting, 3D simulation, colourway and material setup, rendering |
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| Adobe | Adobe CC (Advanced) — Illustrator, Photoshop |
| Construction | Flat pattern, industrial sample sewing, machine maintenance & troubleshooting |
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| Also | AutoCAD, textiles & merchandising coursework (WSU) |
May 2026 — Aug 2026
Developed 3D garment prototypes and design drafts in CLO3D supporting concept development for a new product line. Collaborated with lead designers in design meetings and engaged directly with customers to gather feedback, translating it into concrete design decisions, for a brand focused on sun-protective apparel.
Feb 2025 — May 2025
Constructed finished products from patterns and technical instructions in a high-volume production environment, maintaining consistent stitch quality. Performed routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting, and tracked materials inventory to keep production on schedule across 10–12 hour shifts.
Oct 2025 — Present
Supporting faculty research on sustainability in the apparel and fashion industry — literature reviews and research materials for ongoing projects. Presenting findings at WSU’s Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA), March 22, 2026.