Todd Robinson

Todd Robinson has over 15 years’ experience in teaching and research supervision across fashion, textiles, and  design studies. From 2012 to 2019, he was Director Fashion and Textiles program at UTS,  leading curriculum development, advancing innovative pedagogical approaches, and strengthening industry and academic partnerships. Under his leadership, the program achieved international recognition, ranked 13th globally and 1st in Australia by The Business of Fashion in 2017.

He supervises Doctoral students in fashion, textiles, and interdisciplinary research through the Imagining Fashion Futures Lab at UTS, supporting both practice-based and traditional research projects. Todd has expertise in practice-based research and theoretical enquiry, and has networks with institutions and research communities in Australia and internationally, creating pathways for students to advance their research and professional trajectories.Graduate students have successfully progressed to tenured academic positions and developed international research profiles.

He also coordinates and teaches studio-based subjects in design, fashion, and critical enquiry, fostering practical, conceptual, and creative skills that prepare students for advanced industry or research pathways.