# Aigerim A. Mutlu > CMF Designer | Softgoods Developer | Trend Forecasting Consultant | Sustainability Activist Location: San Diego Metropolitan Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/aigerim As a Trend Forecasting Consultant at WGSN and a CMF Designer | Soft-goods Designer, I leverage my 10+ years of experience and passion for creating concepts, physical and experiential CMF narratives and designs. I specialize in products ranging from consumer electronics to fashion runway collections, and I have a deep understanding of local culture, translating into accurate insights for trend analyses. My professional experience spans the globe, most prominently Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and the USA. I am passionate about the cross-fertilization between engineering, design, craftsmanship, and science, and I am driven by sustainability. I excel in research, concept design development, and creative direction, and I have a high sensitivity to colors and textures. I have built an influential contemporary brand, catalyzed a shift toward authentic cultural identity and sustainability in regional fashion design, and delivered unique solutions for space habitats. I am always looking for opportunities to use my multidisciplinary and multicultural experience to design progressive and innovative solutions. ## Work Experience ### CMF Designer | Soft-goods Developer @ Nonfiction Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States Crafted innovative CMF combinations, delivered unique solutions for space habitats, empowered trend-driven decision-making, excelled in diverse wearable sectors, and guided impactful design initiatives through targeted research and curated insights. Collaborated seamlessly with internal teams and external vendors, nurturing a balance of positive and transparent communication, and thereby enhancing the overall success of projects. ### Fashion & Textile Design educator @ Academy of Art University Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States Educating and inspiring new generation of fashion designers. Building new syllabus of the “Trend forecasting” class. ### Color Trend contributor @ Viewpoint Colour Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States Catering to all color-conscious industries, providing visual inspiration, expertise, direction, and a global perspective on color. VIEWPOINT COLOUR is a seasonal trend book dedicated to color. In partnership with Pantone Color Institute. ### Fashion + CMF Designer, Founder @ AIKEN LLP Jan 2016 – Present Built influential contemporary brand, catalyzing a shift toward authentic cultural identity and sustainability in regional fashion design. Renowned for robust conceptualization and immersive storytelling in collections and projects. CMF-Driven Aesthetics: Created moodboards and authentic Color Material Finish narrative, revitalizing aesthetics for womenswear and homeware collections. Initiated sustainable fashion practices in the region by engaging local textile artisans. Successfully expanded brand into European and American markets. ### Trend Forecasting Consultant @ WGSN Jan 2022 – Present | California, United States Empowered WGSN clients with actionable insights, enhancing their decision-making processes. Exhibited a deep understanding of local culture, translating into accurate insights for trend analyses. Demonstrated a keen eye for identifying emerging trends in San Francisco and Los Angeles. ### Regional Consultant on Design and Crafts in Central Asia @ Ethical Fashion Initiative Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Remote Conducted targeted research, enabling ITC to launch an impactful program tailored to the nuances of Central Asian design. Provided ITC with curated insights that played a pivotal role in creating a resonant acceleration program. My responsibilities included: ● Research artisan capacities in the region; ● Research design capacities in the region; ● Advise EFI on artisanal and creative capacities in view of the new EFI project in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The EFI “EU Identity Building and Sharing Business Initiative: an Ethical and ‘Glocal’ Approach to Job Creation and Sustainable Development” project (EFI Culture) aims to bring about socio-economic development in the participating countries through human capital investment in the cultural and creative sectors, which are mobilized as factors of business development and identity building. ### Soft-goods Prototype Developer @ Etalon Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area Leveraged a deep consideration of context and ergonomic design to excel in crafting first prototypes of an award-winning posture bra. Applied a keen understanding of visual comfort, aesthetics and ergonomic design, crucial for innovative startup focused on behavior change and wellness. ### Concept Designer @ Astana Expo 2017 Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | Astana, Kazakhstan I designed the National Pavilion for the Expo 2017 Astana. Through deep research of history, heritage, art and modern culture of Kazakhstan I’ve developed concept of modern Kazakh identity, which was innovative, reflected the theme of the expo and met expectations of stakeholders of the country. To design Pavilion for Expo meant to design full visitors experience delivering a clear vision of what people would know and what they’d feel about Kazakhstan after visiting the National Pavilion. I was working in a team with international experts in exhibition design such as: Acciona APD (Spain) and KCA London (UK) to create narrative design through multi-sensorial exhibition and expanded my knowledge on green-economy and eco-solutions of different countries. After developing the concept design I successfully delivered presentation to the president of Kazakhstan, to Bureau International des Expositions, to government representatives and to the large audience both locally and internationally. On the opening ceremony I presented the National Pavilion to 17 presidents and other international delegations who arrived for the Expo 2017 Astana. ### Color Trend Contributor at PantoneView @ Pantone Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Middle East, Central Asia PANTONEVIEW.com, an exclusive digital subscription service centered around color. This platform offers comprehensive visual inspiration, essential color guidance, and a worldwide color outlook curated by top experts, empowering designers to enhance their color strategies. As a regional contributor for color trend forecasting, I adeptly observed and analyzed emerging color trends in the Middle East, effectively identifying their cultural origins. Leveraged expertise to assist digital platform clients in comprehending Middle Eastern market preferences, consumer insights, and growth prospects, enabling informed launch strategies. ### Sr Fashion Designer @ W by Walla Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Kingdom of Bahrain The brand had been attempting to enter European and American markets for three years. After joining the brand, I successfully facilitated its breakthrough at Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks, leading to its inclusion in Saks Fifth Avenue ### Fashion Design Faculty Manager @ Kazakh National University of Arts Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Astana, Kazakhstan I was invited to aid in the establishment of Fashion Design faculty, achieving successful implementation. Educational Innovation: Spearheaded the establishment of a novel Fashion Design faculty, delivering instructive Trend Forecasting and Fashion Design courses to both BA and MA students. Textile Innovation Hub: Curated an extensive textile library containing swatches from creative and innovative manufacturers, inspiring students to elevate their design thinking and approach. International Collaboration: Orchestrated a groundbreaking partnership with the renowned Italian Fashion Istituto Marangoni, making KazNUA the pioneering Central Asian university to forge such an alliance. Enabled reciprocal knowledge exchange for students and faculty with the esteemed Italian institute. Strategic Industry Alliance: Cultivated a strategic alliance with WGSN, a digital global trend forecasting agency, providing students valuable insights into future trends and industry developments. ### Assistant designer @ Misuraca Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Milan, Lombardy, Italy Creative Textile Innovation: Contributed to Milanese womenswear brand's success by designing innovative textile prints and experimenting with distinctive finishing and upcycling methods, utilizing deadstock fabrics to craft novel runway collections. Cost-Efficiency Champion: Strategically optimized the company's budget through resourceful utilization of deadstock fabrics, demonstrating astute financial acumen in bringing new collections to fruition. ### Associate designer @ Carta e costura Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | Milan, Lombardy, Italy Conceptual Design Collaboration: Collaborated closely with Senior Fashion Designer to conceptualize and craft avant-garde womenswear collections. Pattern Precision: Demonstrated advanced pattern-making skills, crafting complex patterns that translated into sophisticated garments. MaxMara Collection Contribution: Played a pivotal role in the development of a collection for MaxMara Group, enhancing their design prowess and supporting the brand's creative endeavors. Award-Winning Collaboration: Assisted in securing a prestigious victory by contributing to the design of uniforms for the renowned Italian jewelry brand Bulgari, showcasing innovation and excellence in fashion design. ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Fashion & Textile Design Istituto Europeo di Design ### Master's degree in New Tech.Style Design Politecnico di Milano ### BA in Business of fashion, Merchindising, branding FIDM ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aigerim-a-mutlu - Portfolio: https://bit.ly/AigerimDesigns - Portfolio: https://www.aikenology.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/aigerim JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/aigerim/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13