I’m a designer and design researcher exploring how clothing is experienced beyond the visual. I use participatory design methods to work with diverse communities, primarily neurodivergent individuals, to create inclusive, wellbeing-focused garments. My projects, workshops, and research collaborations explore how fashion can engage the senses and the body, and how this shapes everyday life.
I hold an MA in Design from the Willem de Kooning Academy and a BA in Fashion Design from Falmouth University. I’ve collaborated with both institutions, and my work has been shown at Dutch Design Week and the Inside-Out Art Museum in Beijing.
Press
Volkskrant – Kaartjes, naden en gekriebel: kleding kan flink irriteren (2025)
Willem de Kooning Academie – Brittany Thorpe about Fashion Design, Participatory Research & Neurodivergence (2025)
Circular Fashion Stories – DDW Design Talks with Brittany Thorpe (2024)
I am available for research collaborations, design projects, workshops, teaching, and exhibition or curatorial opportunities. Please feel free to reach out via the contact link.
