Amy Dorie, PhD is a fashion educator, researcher, and recognized voice in the emerging field of fashion technology. As Program Director at San Francisco State University, she leads curriculum innovation and strategic development within the Apparel Design & Merchandising program. Her work explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, design, and higher education, with a focus on preparing students and industry professionals for a rapidly evolving creative landscape.

Focus Areas

• Fashion & AI Integration
  Exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping creative design, retail, and sustainability.
• Academic Leadership
  Directing one of California’s leading public fashion programs, with a focus on innovation and equity.
• Public Speaking & Research
  Sharing insights at conferences and workshops on the future of design education and technology.

Recent Work and Publications

• Dorie, A. (2026). Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education. In P. Jha & N. A. Juneja (Eds.), The AI Anthology. Independent Press.
• Dorie, A. (2025). Navigating the Future: Essential Skills for Fashion Graduates in the Era of AI. ITAA.
• Dorie, A. (2025). Navigating the AI Revolution: Integrating Artificial Intelligence in an Undergraduate Writing Course. ITAA.
• Dorie, A., & Loranger, D. (2024). Word on the street: Apparel-related eWOM behavior. Journal of Consumer Marketing.
• Dorie, A. (2023). Social media’s influence on fashion ethics [review]. Fashion, Style, & Popular Culture.
• Curriculum updates to integrate Browzwear, Optitex, Microsoft CoPilot, and Adobe Firefly.

F.A.S.H.I.O.N. AI™: A Framework for Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Fashion

Developed by Amy Dorie, PhD, F.A.S.H.I.O.N. AI™ is a strategic framework that helps fashion brands and educators integrate AI ethically and creatively across the fashion pipeline — from design to operations and sustainability.

The seven pillars — Forecast, Automate, Sustain, Humanize, Integrate, Optimize, Nurture — provide a structured approach for innovation that empowers, not replaces, human creativity.

Let’s Connect

For organizations exploring AI in fashion or educators rethinking design pedagogy — connect via LinkedIn or email.